NEW SIGNS DON'T TOUCH THE HORSE are hung and STRAIGHTENED by a tourist at Horse Guards!

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[@paradiseana7634]

What a wonderful way to start a Monday. To hear your delightful commentary, history lesson and cheeky wit. I hope you do post. Your climbing adventure. Not that I want to see you fall. It just reminds me of myself. I'm always tripping over something.lol Hope your Oxford dream. Becomes a reality. Have a wonderful day. Well done!❤️👍👍👏👏😊

[@BlueIsis433]

It is good news perhaps when the signs are redone, they say don't touch the horse or anything on the horse, that should cover everything including the guard 🤣It does get hard to watch when the horse is surrounded and dozens of hands are coming at the horse, no wonder they turn into nippers.

[@apeflawless]

What good is a sign when the Guard, were they informed of a new sign, does nothing?

[@gerrin7735]

John, thanks for showing the new names. When those horses make an appearance at horse guards, I’ll know the spelling and origin. As for your Tilly hat, I looked them up cuz I could really use the sun protection, but wow they’re expensive!

[@gerrin7735]

The tourists who can’t read English are in for a shock when they try to touch a horse.

[@marshaedwards1328]

It’s about time tourists are not to touch the horses. It was getting bad as these people were treating this as a theme park.

[@judithannerae]

I live in Vancouver and many different people I meet walking their dogs agree. People should not be Mauling the poor horses.

[@svetlanatruefamtisaj8498]

Finally ❤

[@crystalyoung8389]

That is what I was thinking the other day when so many people crowd the horse like they do. Treat it like a petting zoo.

[@fwj0078]

Great news it's about time they stopped the petting. There seems to be a lot of arrogant people out there at horse guards. People seem to think its a petting zoo. And show no respect and are rude.

[@cynicalbeotch]

Clippy clop, clippy clop

[@nancyprice6967]

The new sign that says DO NOT TOUCH THE HORSES is long overdue. The horses were being mauled by thoughtless tourists swarming around them. I just hope that the horse guards and police will enforce this new policy.

[@jo4vt]

@@nancyprice6967 The signs were not enforced the entire day, sadly. The guards didn’t say anything to the tourists so they just mauled the horses as usual.

[@Helga-f6u]

Hallelujah don't touch the horse. It is taking so much stress from Horse and Guard.

[@mmckenzie8085]

@@Helga-f6u I agree wholeheartedly. I get stressed watching the horse getting anxious but also the guard when they crowd around. He has to constantly watch every move. It must be exhausting.

[@jeanettemartinez1086]

FINALLY!!! Never understood why anyone was allowed to man handle the Royal Guard horses when the horses are part of the military guard. May I add, it’s about respect!

[@suegermaine5730]

Well Done Horse Guards it’s about time the signs says not to touch the horses. Hopefully people wont take so long with their photos now.

[@battles146]

yes!! take your picture and move on! don't stand there trying to put your hands on the horse with no intention of taking a picture, not a petting zoo, move on!

[@sandib4234]

@@battles146 😊

[@quidam53]

Wow, there are less people hanging around. No more touching the horse! Oh thank you. The guards will see a huge difference and they will feel more like real soldiers rather than theme park characters. Thank you to whomever passed this message through.😊

[@ditassaplan]

Finally! They are military horses. They are not in a petting zoo!

[@william6682]

A horse is a horse, military or otherwise. Most horses welcome a little kind human attention. It seems the innocent (including the horses) have to suffer with the guilty.

[@samhain1894]

@@william6682the horses get plenty of affection by the guards, surely.

[@william6682]

@@samhain1894 Most animals love as much attention as they can get, from anyone. And stop calling me Shirley.

[@kathypeachs6847]

I’ve seen many guards giving affection to the horses also the corporal of the horse seems to be like by even the naughty horses. I don’t object to a quick petting as long as the horse is ok with it. I get angry when the horse is teased by the tourists just so they get a good photo or video for social media.

[@catherineharrison9441]

@@william6682if you were to own your own horse, would you welcome total strangers touching your horse? A horse will come to you if it wants contact not the other way around. These horses had no where to escape the constant touching.

[@belindabeurrier5540]

It's about time they put up a sign that says don't touch the horses. They are troopers, and no one should be able to touch them while they are working. I love your channel, John.❤

[@fareedaobrien3112]

It's so refreshing, seeing the horses aren't annoyed by these tourists

[@jo4vt]

@@fareedaobrien3112 Don’t watch any videos from later in the day, or you’ll be so disappointed. The signs were not enforced and the people were all over the horses.

[@carlytasmith5754]

I am so glad they changed the signs! So happy for the Guards and the Horses. They can do their jobs in peace!

[@briankiefer856]

It’s about time someone exercised sound judgment. The King’s Horses are not circus animals. If People want to interact with animals, then go to a petting zoo. The Kings Horses and Guards serve a primary mission for the United Kingdom. The King’s Horse and Guard aren’t at a zoo, and they’re not meant for the enjoyment of spectators!

[@charlottecunningham2141]

They are for enjoyment. People just need to not touch

[@kathellison8084]

Sorry to sound a bit pedantic , but they aren't " the Kings horses " they are part of the Army . Traditionally The Household Cavalry are The Kings Lifeguards but they don't belong to the Crown .

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

And imho, petting zoos are disreputable, too.

[@sylviekins]

There should not be such a thing as circus animals either, but I agree- where is the respect?

[@DianaMcFerran]

​@@charlottecunningham2141they are NOT for your enjoyment, they are working horses on duty

[@GloriaStagmer]

As it should be. About time. Witnessing how ridiculous people are with crowding the horse, waving their hands in front of their face and continuing to backup into the horse when they know the horse is nippy or pushing tourists away is ridiculous. Horses are animals of flight . If they feel they are being "pressed upon" they will react. It is a natural preservation mechanism within their species. Well done Horse Guards. Proper move. John thank you for your comments and education regarding this historic site.

[@Golden1989-days]

I am so pleased they are finally listening to what the horse is telling people, as in “leave me alone”. ❤

[@battles146]

and what we concerned people have been saying for way too long! finally!!

[@retired3948]

ABOUT TIME! These magnificent horses are not petting zoo animals. I just read where someone just said these are military horses and I never thought about that but it’s true. These horses are not bred to be petted like a pony at a petting zoo and the guard are not a photo op for stupid tourist. It just demeans the entire guard and their purpose. I hope the tourist will be shown that these horses and the men who are the Kings Royal Guard are to be respected, not mocked. I am an American and it hurts my soul to see the how the British government has allowed these proud soldiers to be mocked. We have something similar, the guards of the tomb of the unknown soldier, and these brave men are revered and are not allowed to be mocked in anyway. I want that same respect for these brave and loyal men and women of the Royal Guard. Every time I see these loyal men and women being mocked by tourist, people from other countries, it hurts my heart that this behavior is allowed.

[@luanncollins9836]

About Time they make new signs, to many people were touching the reins. 😀😀😀😀. The horses are for protecting the king and guards, not for petting.

[@charlottecunningham2141]

@@paradiseana7634what happened at the barracks?

[@drziggyabdelmalak1439]

I agree...but hardly new signs! I think the Royal Family/government SHOULD have made new, clear signs. DO NOT TOUCH THE HORSE - the word 'horse' is just a sticky label over the word 'reins' and in a different and SMALLER font! Maybe all concerned are too hard-up and could only afford a Blue Peter style sticky label to cover over!

[@BritGirl-fg9gj]

​@drziggyabdelmalak1439 The RF has nothing to do with signs -- - that is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense. Just happy they have come to the realization that te horses don't need to be mauled.

[@catherineharrison9441]

It’s also stopping people from congregating for long periods, they are getting their pictures and moving on.

[@beckysingleton596]

YES!!!! Don't put your grubby paws on the horses anymore!! Let's see how the rude people act

[@sussudioharvey9458]

Unfortunately there will probably be a lot of shouting from the guard as in my experience most people don’t bother to read Any sign.

[@barbaras3206]

Cannot possibly list each item: reins, saddle, hooves, etc. Perhaps: STAY 3 FEET AWAY!!!❤

[@monicawarner4091]

​@@sussudioharvey9458 • Other tourists are beginning to speak out though.

[@Golden1989-days]

@@beckysingleton596 it’s that bizarre sense of entitlement that folk adopt isn’t it. Irritates the bejeebers out of me. 😡

[@Dan-tf1zq]

No one touched the horses until that one lady and then almost everyone started touching them.

[@LadyAngler68]

It’s about bloody time!!! I have been hoping for this change for a while.

[@pmedgemon4304]

About time these beautiful horses are being protected. Now, if you could get the tourists to read the signs!

[@Marjie231]

Just heard your from Oxford- me too, I’m disabled and could never get to London myself, so I really enjoy your videos. I particularly find your narrative interesting and your knowledge of each horse and trooper. Thanks for making me smile and laugh especially at Ormonde’s shenanigans. All the best John.

[@rsoubiea]

That blues horse has a very sporty fringe.

[@jgwood10]

@@John-G if they all could read English it wouldn’t help because people will still act stupid and not read the sign.

[@helendurfee8926]

So glad to see the new sign! I never understood why it was allowed. As you know, many tourists don't use common sense and don't understand the purpose of the guards.

[@lauriemapplebeck1286]

The reins are on the horse, so if they can’t touch the horse you cannot touch anything!

[@PamelaGoodman-56]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@masaniazura2131]

@lauriemapplebeck1286 It is possible to touch the reins without touching the horse. I wouldn't be surprised if that becomes the next "challenge" goal.

[@JL-uv1ms]

Yey!!! I am so glad to hear that they changed the signs ...Do not touch the horse...( I would have loved to see included or The Military Guard) sometimes things need to be spelled out carefully, let's see how many people can read!! 🫣😳

[@caramarris392]

People appear to be keeping a respectful distance as well! Good

[@lynnell5993]

John don't give people technical excuses. You don't touch the troopers' boots or anything they wear so reins are included in don't touch the horse!

[@mmckenzie8085]

Yes John has for the first time really irritated me with his comments. He seems almost disappointed. His comments were ridiculous looking for angles. Zut alors!

[@DianaMcFerran]

​@@mmckenzie8085He didn't say anything wrong! He was just pointing out that the new sign has nothing about the reins, and technically a tourist could assume they can now touch the reins instead 😁

[@westcoastfireafc]

Using the argument John has put forward there is no signage informing you can’t touch the troopers but a good lawyer should argue that I the law of common sense touching the trooper will result in negative result. It is like in the medical world I know that I should not just walk up and start grabbing at someone we introduce ourselves,

[@lynnell5993]

@westcoastfireafc Exactly, i agree with you, however, common sense isn't a law. It's really just associated with intelligence. If you have no common sense, well those folks probably wont do well in life. They are looking for excuses for doing something wrong where no law exists. The examples are endless, sadly. It would be like saying, "there's no sign that says I can't stick my fingers up the horses' nostrils" or "throw green paint on the trooper". Human beings are reverse evolving, back to morons. It's time we stop making excuses for them. In the meantime, don't swim at a sewage plant, don't carry raw steak on your lap at a lion safari and for mercy sake, when the warning says handle with care, it doesn't mean you can stick that lit firework in your arse. Yes, there are YT videos of the last one.

[@mmckenzie8085]

​@@DianaMcFerranI disagree. Yes I did listen. I stick by my opinion but thanks for telling me to listen I like John but I do not have to agree with everything he does or says.

[@hettiehoevers4048]

Good afternoon, John, I saw your footage of the new signs on Instagram. At last!!!! I am so happy for the horses as well as for the troopers. I suppose they were so clever themselves and they did not need my earlier suggestions…. 😅

[@MyGrace2You]

Can you imagine just how less stressed the horses are going to be at the end of each shift by not being constantly pawed at by disrespectful humans who think they are tuppence sideshow attractions? My guess would be morale for the Kings guard would be greatly improved as well.

[@MsKing7169]

I am happy with the sign change. It is about time. Hopefully this helps the horses not be so stressed.

[@annieg745]

I also noticed how much calmer the horses are

[@nadiafoster4478]

I’m sure the tourists don’t want to be constantly pawed and patted especially in the heat so why do they think their behaviour towards the horses are acceptable!

[@Mazil_5]

@@John-Gweird answer

[@conniegray4423]

Since I’m disabled and don’t get out much.. U R refreshing..love your sense of humor…

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

About time people were stopped from mauling the horses John it is not fair to them the way some people behave

[@lilynorthover8378]

DO NOT TOUCH! thank you 😊 Guards need to enforce though or everyone will ignore the sign. First lot of horses were more chilled, not being crowded.

[@dollyandsandy]

This can be enforced by keeping Ormonde on duty.

[@bdasswarrior]

I'm glad they are finally preventing people from touching the horses. This isn't a petting zoo. Also beings you can't touch the horse, then you can't reach the reins.

[@apeflawless]

55:17, Obviously it didn't prevent touching. The guard should read the sign.

[@alibi247]

Of course they can still get a hold of the reins. That should still be on the board. Or a big sign saying “keep a distance of 3 feet” That would encompass all possible contact

[@bdasswarrior]

@@apeflawless I noticed that too and instantly got annoyed. Someone tell the guard the new rules.

[@DianaMcFerran]

​@@bdasswarriorGo on then, you go down and tell them, why leave it to someone else 😂😂😂

[@maryschleifer7082]

Some people will do the opposite just to be obnoxious.

[@geliconner9669]

Did you notice the family taking photos in front of the Gatesman when John was talking to the photographers? The little girls had signs which said ‘My big brother’. They were so proud 🙂

[@kathellison8084]

They were lovely little girls with their homemade sign . Unfortunately John was talking to the photographer and missed it !

[@wolfmom300]

Nice tour this morning! I’m from the USA . I love the new policy of not touching the horses. About time they do something.

[@bobbiebastin5423]

Oh, the Trooper said no!!!! Love it, so great!! The horses are saved!!!! This is so great John!! Love this so much!!! Prayers are answered!!

[@kaypomeroy1537]

Good morning John, thank you for giving us the good news about touching the horses. So very happy for their decision to put the sign up! Absolutely makes my day. Thanks for your podcasts, I watch every morning and love your comments and sense of humor.

[@barbarasolomon5962]

How much more clearer can you get? Some people are just plain ignorant!

[@gabymillar9347]

John, if I would read don't touch the horse, I would understand that they mean the whole duo, trooper + horse + all that goes with it!

[@elainebrooksbank5281]

Brilliant “Don’t Touch the Horse.” That has to be the best thing I’ve seen at Horse Guards yet. Not only does it prevent the horse being pawed and mauled by hundreds of different hands and being assailed by different scents it’s also good for my blood pressure. I don’t have to keep shouting “leave the bloody horse alone” at the screen for an hour at a time.

[@jo4vt]

@@elainebrooksbank5281 Haha, I feel you. I felt my anxiety increase whenever people were crowding the horse and had all their hands in its face.

[@Catlover1956.]

Not to mention that the people dont get bitten

[@sued616]

Same ,horses will be happier same as troopers

[@DaraFura]

You are too funny and I totally agree. I would find myself yelling at my screen as well.

[@sylviadunn1622]

AT LAST! But please please paint a new sign. You could set up a crowdfund!🤷‍♀️

[@ayabokti161]

I've been saying this for years.....don't touch the horses. Who goes up to a large strange animal & touches it? Weird. I own horses & I won't do that 🙄 or puts their children in harms way? Non-horsey people, that's who.

[@annettewalter2273]

I do laugh about the weather complaints, we are freezing here in Australia and mid twenties is a lovely mild day here.

[@angelah.3402]

I'm not a "horsey" person 😂 using your lingo, nor am I an animal person. I don't even have a dog. But I would never do this, nor would I allow my kids. They've always been taught to never approach a dog. My daughter used to want to pet strangers dogs, and I would tell her no. If I didn't know the dog personally, I didn't feel comfortable with it. Idk what in tf possesses people to allow their kids, and babies to walk up on a huge, powerful animal, like a horse!!

[@kimgrattage6049]

Amazes me how parents let their kids run up to strange animals and pet them. I was on a bus yesterday and a man got on with a dog, then another man got on with his, few stops along a woman got on with 2 kids, girl and a boy. The boy went and say down when girl, about 6 made beeline for both dogs and never asked the owners of it was ok to touch them. Both men said no, don't touch, they are assistance dogs and working, says on their coats. Woman was quite adamant her kid be allowed to touch them, told her to stop being so self entitled and sit her backside down, they said no, what part of that don't you understand, ignorant woman. She soon shut up and say when she saw I meant business. Stupid woman doesn't realise how many kids get bitten by dogs they don't know and blame the owners, especially after they have been warned to stay away from the animal. When will these Muppet's understand? Recently in the news a child was bitten by two dogs, don't know full details as I was it on a board outside newsagents shop I passed on the bus in an area I don't know.

[@janerochester]

Good morning John! I love the horses and although the thrill of physical contact with these beautiful animals is so amazing, I have thought for a while now they should not be touched! As a former owner I know they are very intelligent, sensitive beautiful creatures and they should be shown that respect! I can’t imagine how stressful it must be for them being mobbed in this heat! Well done HCAV! Thanks again John for your reporting with integrity!

[@svetlanatruefamtisaj8498]

FINALLY, NO TOUCH THE HORSE! 👍🏼👌🏼🫶🏽 Ormonde is my favorite horse! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@nicolak1]

Brilliant sign! Hope it works and tourons leave the beauties alone! 😊

[@caseybettis695]

THE REINS ARE ON THE HORSE! TOUCHING THE REINS IS TOUCHING THE HORSE ! YOU ARE AN INTEGRATOR!

[@jennifertonks4311]

SO happy to see new signs. It was getting ridiculous seeing the horses over " Man,Woman Handled".

[@marylowe7135]

Common sense...don't touch the horse would mean keep your distance, not to touch the reins, feed the horse or be that close to the horse. Too many words on the sign would probably confuse these tourists. Plus, with the guard telling them "no" should do the trick. Love your channel, John!!

[@SusanWebb-q5y]

Its about time!!! At last the horses can just do their duty without hindrance. I bet thousands of us are in full agreement with this new rule, especially with the warmer weather.

[@GLAlex9470]

Hi John! I don't know about you, but I am so happy with the new signs! To be honest with you, I love your channel, but I actually started to not watch everyday like I used to. It had nothing to do with you, you are a great, classy man and I really enjoy all the information that you provide and your tours. It was really hard to stomach these people touching the horses and the guards. There is no reason for it, just take a picture and go I have sent letters to the Parliment and any place I could about it. Of course I did not receive any responses, LOL, but I tried! I am surrounded by the military over here in North Carolina (originally from NY) and even soldiers from the military here were so upset about the treatment of the guards and horses, it is always being talked about. You can't do that here, you would be arrested and most likely be face planted into the pavement! You cannot touch military dogs, soldiers, police horses or police K9's, and no one really would even think about doing that. They really just need to paint border lines around the horse. I think it would be very simple to do and it would keep people from getting so close so they don't have to shout, the sign could read Beware horse can kick or bite, stay behind the lines. Then the guards only have to say get back or get behind the line. Then the police officers could pay more attention to the other guards that get disrespected. I have been trying to get to London for years, but life kept getting in the way. My grandmother was from Liverpool and loved and missed her country. She passed at 100 and had so many stories of growing up there. During the war she used to run messages to help out between buildings because all other communication was shut down. She would have been so heartbroken to see the guards and horses disrespected. Then the police officers can pay more attention to the other guards that get disrespected. Anyway, I'm hoping that the guards start enforcing the new rule, then maybe they can get some respect from these people.

[@lindaharris1085]

Good morning John Thank you for the talk and journey this morning im so glad they got new signs Those poor horses get tired of being touched and poked I hope you have a great day

[@RonnieKilroy]

I’m so happy to see this! I hope the tourons don’t overlook it, and just do what they want! The guards are there to protect them, and they should be protected as well. Fingers crossed!! Have a great day everyone 😊 Thank you for the good news John 😊 Keep well and be safe.

[@hugehappygrin]

IMO The signs should read "The Horse Will Bite and Kick You, and the Sword is Real, not Just for Show. The King's Guard Can Kill You." and/or "an irritated bobby will shoot you!"

[@dianasims1381]

@@hugehappygrin well I agree with you ,,that would be perfect 🇬🇧

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

😁😂🤣🇺🇸

[@helenking-sw6gn]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ClaudiaThomas-c7d]

😂😂😂😂🇺🇸

[@theresabarton1820]

😅😅

[@karenfein4774]

Today is my 80th birthday and they changed the sign to “don’t touch the horse.” Thank you thank you thank you.

[@mmckenzie8085]

Happy Birthday and yes a nice gift. Now don't party too hard tonight 😂❤

[@kathellison8084]

Happy birthday 🎂 have a wonderful day 🤗🤗🤗

[@shirleykibbie5149]

I agree absolutely..hope you had a wonderful day🎉

[@heatherharvey3129]

Belated birthday wishes from Western Australia - I hope you had a lovely birthday, Karen.

[@dollyandsandy]

Happy Birthday

[@LindaWeiberg-pg1wq]

The new sign is awesome! Warms my heart ❤️ I’m sure the beautiful horses will love it as well!😊 15:26

[@donnahandley7200]

I'm happy for the new sign so many of your viewers have complained of people touching the reins and the horse.I hope this keeps the tourist from crowding around the horses. The horses were getting so much anxiety and acting up and not wanting to stay their shift.

[@gracegellatly6618]

Thank you for the new sign (long overdue). Some respite for both horses and guards.😊

[@bernermum9669]

Thank goodness they have changed the sign, people take such liberties with no thought for the horse or guard. I hope it’s read and absorbed but I won’t be surprised if there are more than a few tourists who ignore the instructions and just carry on regardless. 😊🇬🇧

[@ninabeeser5046]

Great. The new sign is awesome for the welfare of the horses. You could see how many got stressed when they were mauled by so many tourists at the same time

[@joycesinclair9397]

So happy to see the new signs. Maybe now the guards can do their jobs, without idiots upsetting their horses. I think it would be difficult to touch the reigns without touching the horse, John.

[@ArdithMcKeaigg]

As an American, I think it is wonderful. Such disrespect for our military would never be allowed.

[@barbarabarton4078]

Ormonde wouldn't have anything to do, entertain himself, no tourists to bite. 😂

[@RonnieKilroy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anjiedavie6792]

Ormonde doesn't need much of an excuse and us fans are always on his side.

[@ditassaplan]

@@barbarabarton4078 They will still stray close enough for Ormonde to nip. 😁

[@user-jo5ml8et1z]

Ormonde is my favorite.

[@purpleluna8413]

😂😂😂😂

[@jeniferdykeman5460]

I am thrilled to see the new signs. It appears that most tourists have no understanding of horses or animal behaviour and treat these working horses as just props for their photos.

[@kathrynhawes775]

There is a HCAV memorial in Zandvoorde where a special centennial ceremony was held earlier this year. Horses, troopers, bands and officials attended. Locals have played the last post every evening in respect for many, many years.

[@foxglovepearls]

Here in the U.S. we do NOT walk up willy nilly to our mounted law enforcement officers and touch the horses…we also ask first! That’s called respect!

[@kimgrattage6049]

Shame that they don't respect our military and mounted police when visiting us, if the expect us to respect your countries when visiting there. Respect works both ways. So self entitled when they come to the UK like our rules don't apply to THEM as they are SO special?

[@roxmachamer6276]

@@kimgrattage6049so “every single one of “ Americans are this way? No respect just bullying their way around? I try not to put individual stupid people as representatives of an entire country. Many people are responsible and respectful as seen on these videos. I am genuinely interested in British history and the people and think many people feel the same. Thanks for considering

[@wendydavies7949]

It is surprising how many of the people who abuse our horses are from your US. Then you say that before touching horses, you ask, even though uou don't touch them. 😊

[@foxglovepearls]

@@John-G Go back to my comment and point out where I stated the King’s Life Guards are Leo’s. Oh, yeah, you can’t because I didn’t. And just in case you need some help I was referring to MY country’s law enforcement 🙄

[@foxglovepearls]

@@wendydavies7949 And yet from the hundreds of hours over the years watching these videos it’s the Americans who either ask first or say thank you. So let’s just all agree any race and culture on our planet have rude ignorant people.

[@TeresaWarlick]

Yay I pray that everyone reads and obeys this 🙏🏻

[@JoyceFreeman-n9j]

Why weren’t the troopers told about the no touch rule before they went into the box? I am so pleased that in a short time the stupid touching will cease and those beautiful horse will not be pestered again. Come on shout at them please. There is no excuse that they don’t speak English, their phones translate it for them. Keep up the good work John.

[@monicawarner4091]

The first two Blues and Royals came in separately from the rest of their troop, who rode in after the outgoing Lifeguards had left. As they were in the boxes, they couldn't be told about the new signs by their officer. The Lifeguard troop which was leaving may well have passed the message on, but the new boxmen have to wait until told by their commanding officer what they are allowed to do. 😊

[@monicawarner4091]

​@@John-G • How long have you been in HCav John?

[@stewartfooter3580]

Afternoon john and horse guards fans,nice bit of history john,and what a change! I never thought id see dont touch the horse but it can only be a good thing for the horses,thinking over it now i think the sign should say do not touch the horse they WILL kick or bite

[@jgwood10]

Pretty sure that’s what the sign says! 🤦‍♀️

[@stewartfooter3580]

@@jgwood10 no it says MAY kick or bite

[@lynne-nz9kj]

It’s about time. As a lifelong equestrian, I’ve always found it extremely odd that just anyone was allowed to approach their horses. I would never allow strangers (and some people I know) just walk up and pet/touch my horses. One of my show horses WILL bite if you invade his space and I’ve seen the damage.. not fun . lol

[@saragarmon1227]

Thank goodness am so happy they finely put a new sign up crazy as them tourist are they shouldn't be allow to touch the guards or horses any way sending Prayers to all the guards and horses and you also John stay safe have a blessed new week.

[@Kimberly-dn4mc]

Oh my goodness!! When I read, and reread your title, I couldn't believe my eyes! So grateful that the horses are finally being put first, and are not there to satisfy every whim of the tourists! These are working horses, and tourists were treating them as if it was their own pet! Not only that, but people continued to grab at the horse's head gear constantly, with the guards having to be super watchful, as the tourists would do everything to push the envelope! Unexpected? Yes! Needed? Absolutely! This is a wonderful thing for the horses and the guards. Of course the tourists won't like it, nor will the numerous channels that are there at every moment, only to capture the drama of the horses biting, or people getting injured! Your channel has never needed all the drama that other channels thrive on, so this won't affect your channel. / 57:03 - Why is this trooper not speaking up? He's letting EVERYONE touch his horse! It's utterly ridiculous! The only way this works is if the guards enforce it!

[@monicawarner4091]

Because as John and his friend explained, the Blues and Royals troopers who came on this morning probably wouldn't have been told about the new signs. Hopefully, the ones who arrived later will have been told about them before going in the box.

[@Kimberly-dn4mc]

@@monicawarner4091 Thanks Monica. I honestly missed that part. I guess I got way too excited about the signs, and didn't fully hear what John said. I guess I expected that it was something they'd be told before going out. Hey, I have no problem admitting it when it's clearly my own fault. 🤪 It's like Judge Judy always said: "There's a reason that god gave us two ears and only one mouth!" 😂 So, thanks again Monica! Have a nice day. 🙂

[@monicawarner4091]

@@Kimberly-dn4mc • John was talking to his photographer friend at the time. Did you see, near the very end of the video, the photographer pointing out the new sign to a woman who had gone up to stroke the horse? She wasn't best pleased and had a go at him...and then at John who hadn't said a word. 😆 It was round about then that John gave his opinion on what must have happened. A thought occurred to me later, that surely one of the Lifeguard Troopers in the stables would have told the first 2 Blues Troopers to ride in about the new signs. Then I thought that even if the Blues & Royal Guards knew, they might not have been able to say anything to the tourists until their commanding officer had told them officially that they could. Let's just hope that more people will respect the new signs than respected the "don't touch the reins" ones. 🤞 Edit • I can't believe how elated I'm feeling after learning that some horses and soldiers, in a place I'll never get the chance to see, are finally going to get some ptotection from disrespectful tourists. What we need now are notices telling tourists not to touch a Guard or any part of his/her uniform...especially the Gatesman and Chitsman. Best wishes...now we can celebrate! 😊

[@kathellison8084]

@Kimberly-dn4mc I love Judge Judy she's fierce , I saw one recently with a very good looking young man( and didn't he know it !) she asked him if he was scared of her , he beamed and said No ! She looked over her glasses and said " you will be " his face dropped 😂😂😂.

[@kathellison8084]

Meant to add there's a retired Cavalry horse called Kimberley at The Horse Trust in Buckinghamshire !

[@RideoutMr]

FINALLY...& Do NOT feed the horse as well.

[@jenniferaustin6778]

Yay for the new signs!!!

[@bobbriggs9748]

Fantastic sign, absolutely loving it. In french it means "damn it all" .... Zut alore

[@Riekje-qv3qy]

Isn’t it the French. Zut alors ? With an S at the end. Meaning In Dutch: Stik! Verrek!

[@monicawarner4091]

​​@@Riekje-qv3qy • Yes it is indeed Zut alors, but the 's' is silent! 😊

[@MissConduct4]

At 34:41, you missed the boy and two girls with the Chitsman. The adorable littlest girl was holding a sign saying the Chitsman was their big brother. 🫠🥰 Anyway, I'm glad the horses are no longer allowed to be touched. With the ridiculous amount of visitors, the poor horses get stressed out with all the crowding. At least it's up to the guards to make that call now. So, I can see them making exceptions for special needs kids/groups and for those bringing mints, apples, carrots, etc. Personally, I would never let a stranger feed my horse.

[@alisonscurr4395]

Call me a kill joy but I am thrilled they have changed the sign to don't touch the horse. I think the reason one of the horses on a previous video started acting up was he/she was getting mauled by throngs of tourists.

[@josephinepinzel568]

So happy to see that the signs have been changed to Don't touch the Horse.

[@Crystal-pixie]

I don’t understand why the guard is not enforcing the DO NOT TOUCH THE HORSE. It’s about time they added that to the sign. This is not a petting zoo and it obviously affects the horses behavior.

[@marymustian8863]

Do not touch the horse or his uniform (reins, saddle etc) do not feed the horse. Do not touch any part of the guard. If you touch any of these items or if you touch the horse or guard. Be prepared to have the crap scared out you.

[@AndreaJames-zk8mg]

This is great news for the horses let's hope the tourons take notice of it, stay cool in this heat John and thankyou for filming 😊

[@jackalope072]

I strongly feel that "the horse" includes both the horse and its tack. Just like the uniforms are part of the troopers, ditto the reins, bridle, or whatnot on the 4 legged troopers.

[@tonetonic2013]

About darn time,stop touching them!🐴🐎

[@brendabledsoe6694]

Awe the little girls holding up the sign in front of the Gateman saying He's my brother and He's my Big brother is sweet.

[@shirleyluckhurst9196]

YES at last the horses will be so much more relaxed, the guards will have to tell people not to touch, The difficulty will be for people that do not understand English but I am so pleased. The horses are NOT there for show and to be continually mauled as most people know they are working and should be shown respect for that. I suspect the guards will still stop the rein grabbing, the previous notice didn't say it but the guards still stopped it. Onwards and upwards.

[@robynwinkler1062]

I'm with you John. It is better for the horses when so many people touched at the same time. Tourist can move in too closev which aggravate the biting. Many didn't know what they meant by the reins anyway!

[@B.Hollis]

Happy Day, don’t touch the horse!

[@deedeesc1078]

At 34:50 and 35:50, there were 2 small kids and parents, holding up a sign "my big brother" How cute!

[@jillp3761]

Thank you for letting us know what those signs said I tried to zoom in but couldn't really see them. Really thanks again !!!!!❤

[@2003solitaire]

I'm surprised that John didn't comment on that lovely family group visiting their big brother.😁

[@lorigreenfield7363]

Loving the new sign, to be honest I thought it was getting to become a game or a dare between the tourists to see if they could get nipped or nudged by the horses.

[@marylowe7135]

No one should be allowed to touch the horse, a regular or not. No one was touching the horse until that "regular" lady did, then everyone started touching the horse, with no reprimand from the trooper.

[@joyceharland]

Thank you to higher ups finally read what we’ve been saying for long time about touching the horses. There’s no reason for anyone to be mauling the horses. Now beautiful Ormonde can come back take his guarding position in peace. 😊 Make common sense, Don’t Touch Horses would include Don’t Touch Reins. In other words Hands Off Horse, Reins, Soldier, but then again most don’t use that bowling ball on their shoulders 😂😂

[@barbaracooke9901]

Absolutely relieved that the public can no longer touch the horses. It was so cruel what they had to put up with from some picture posers. See how many ignore or don’t see the new sign.

[@jenniferallen8699]

Yay! People are getting still getting fantastic pictures, and the horses already seem calmer (except the one nervous boy). Win Win!

[@shirleyluckhurst9196]

People should not feed the horses full stop. The horses are fed very well on a good diet so that should stop anyway. The notice should be written properly to include no reign grabbing, no feeding, no touching. And that should stop the circus and allow the guards and horses to do the job in hand.

[@sussudioharvey9458]

I agree. However I’m in business and you really have to keep signs very simple. Half the people don’t bother to read more than one sentence. And besides you have foreign tourists who don’t understand much English here. And use translation apps that are notoriously bad at good translation.

[@monicawarner4091]

​@@sussudioharvey9458 • That's a very good pont. Apart from anything else, too large a sign could damage the fabric of the 300+ yr old walls, that's why there are just the two existing signs. Let's hope the new ones work. 🤞

[@jogeraghty4774]

Reins

[@mag1071]

I am sooo glad the sign now says “don’t touch the horse!!!!

[@PatriciaTennery]

Thank you for the new signs.

[@thegirlattheback]

About time they stopped this, it drives the horses crazy, as a horse owner I've seen my own horse get grumpy with people if they don't stop fussing around him, they have boundaries like humans do and get sensory overload.

[@fareedaobrien3112]

Brilliant, I'm so happy, that this sign has finally been put up whoopeedo 👏👏👏

[@gracelevann7073]

Hasn’t stopped them has it

[@madeleinegombert661]

Thank You For The Humor and The Information About Horse Guards.

[@ParkAvenue-bt8of]

I’m so glad they changed the rules and now you can’t touch the horses. Safer for the horses from crazies and over stimulation. Plus when the public gets injured, it’s clear it’s on them. I’m thinking of that fainting lady the other day.

[@ginnyalan]

You mean the drama queen

[@artforlifelady]

She was just being a drama Queen! What a crock of nonsense. She was probably hoping for a law suit.

[@alibi247]

Yes she got bitten but everything after was fake including the supposed fainting feint

[@barbarasolomon5962]

Miss drama queen fainting

[@paulinemegson8519]

I’m going against the flow here….but it saddens me that it’s come to this😟. Many of the horses enjoyed the attention(note: i obviously don’t mean here when they’re being mauled by way too many hands, but that was not always the case) I feel sad for the hundreds of tourists both international and domestic who are perfectly respectful, and will now not get the chance to pat these beautiful animals, and make a memory of a lifetime. Many of the tourists have never seen such beautiful horses up close, in some cases ANY horse…….many are people who love horses, and maybe had them before and miss them or have never had the chance to be close to them. Honestly if I was visiting I’d be SO disappointed and saddened. Yes I know the situation was getting out of hand but this, frankly, is sad. Not to mention it doesn’t change a major stressor which is the sheer press of numbers and their noise at ALL. There were other ways to handle it that could have assisted in easing those issues too, but I guess tape is cheaper, right? In all honesty, it’s going to be as messy as all hell to revert from an uncontrolled free for all to zip, zero, nada, and if I may say, typically unnuanced army thinking. Military thought tends to “all or nothing” and ignoring the myriad gradations in between black and white. I’m not optimistic that this will have the results they’re hoping for any time soon. On the upside, yay for getting at least one of the LifeGuard question marks off my list…..thanks for that. Right now I’m gonna go have a cuppa and I’ll watch the rest of the video later John, cos right now I’m a bit disheartened by it all😞

[@barbarahendricks567]

I love watching your channel, because you explained what you can. Watching from Durham, NC. USA

[@Golden1989-days]

The sign should say “stay 1 metre away from the horse at all times” and to paint “a minimum 2 metre box” on the pavement in front of the doorway.

[@jillp3761]

I don't think they want to " deface" the cobbles by the horses by painting lines on them. The same that the signs are unobtrusive. As a Brit I feel that using red on black or red on white for the signs would be beneficial, they would stand out a bit more. Not wanting things to stand out seems to allow people to ignore the signs. Though the word seems to be out that people shouldn't touch the horses, only one person has done it so far and it was stated that she is a 'regular' in which case she should have known better and NOT set a bad example.

[@Golden1989-days]

@@jillp3761 Nah. I saw several people touching the horses and not being stopped. In fact if this gentleman checks back somebody touched the horse on the right whilst he was chatting to somebody alongside him. Signs should have fewer words and only one font. Horses can bite and kick. Do not touch. Thank you. Or even better. These horses are working. Do not touch or get near.

[@KidarWolf]

@@jillp3761 I think it could be done to be quite sensitive to the appearance, if it were to be done using inlaid brick or paving of a contrasting color to the existing paving, but that's obviously a longer-term solution that would require significant planning permission applications due to the building, and paving surrounding it, being likely to be a listed building.

[@sandimassey2262]

Great idea!

[@jgwood10]

@@Golden1989-days changing the wording doesn’t stop stupid people!

[@lesleywayne3769]

About time the signs were changed to stop the horses being poked about all the time. But should have gone further in my mind

[@maryprice5417]

More years ago than I care to remember, I was often in that area. Back then, no one would have thought of touching one of the horses. On one occasion, I nearly slipped on the cobbles much to the trooper’s amusement 😂

[@ladyd8339]

So relieved to see the no touching sign! The look on the peoples faces shows how they were expecting to "maul" the horse! Hope there will be less melt downs and the horses won't be so prone to biting!