IDIOT upsets the HORSE and King's Guard before the Police move him on at Horse Guards!

IDIOT upsets the HORSE and King's Guard before the Police move him on at Horse Guards! 05.01.2024.
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[@LondonCityWalks]

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[@helenhallwood3580]

Another candidate for Loony Street, there seem to be quite a few about

[@MakerInMotion]

@@helenhallwood3580 It could be worse. In San Francisco the horses would get stabbed, the youtubers would have their cameras nicked, and the tourists would get human poo on their shoes.

[@maryholder3795]

​@@MakerInMotion 😮😱😮 poor horses 😢 in the US they shouldn't have to put up with that behaviour. Or the men who ride them.

[@GlendaRatcliffe]

@ Helen allwod can I plz ask you to not use the term looney alot of peeps have mental health problems and don't always like it as they are not looney or any other tag for that matter I have mh problems also buy I don't get offended but by the same token I would never use it when alot of people watch the videos n can take offence hope you don't mind me say tia

[@starvingartist2824]

Good afternoon John. Thank you for today's video. No worries, pauses are no big deal.👍❤

[@ginettechiverton7113]

All tourists should be kept several feet from these Very Special Horses. People can say what they like, but horses should Not be Exposed to this kind of behaviour, while they are here. This should be prevent from happening. 🇬🇧🐎

[@cjcarver6290]

Indeed

[@jennifercooke8280]

Totally agree

[@Gogetemscoobie]

Agreed

[@carolegeorge1604]

I have a black cob, and he hates people messing with him. Especially if they try to touch his face.😢

[@nadiazeeb1868]

That’s exactly what I’ve been considering. These regal Horses are a part of the Royal Regiment and should Never be touched but admired and photographed from a reasonable distance. 🇺🇸❤️

[@deabeckwith3897]

So happy you are telling names of the horses! It is fun to know them!

[@lisamyers8991]

I love your content. I can’t believe how rudely the tourists treat the troopers and the horses. Just because they’re in ceremonial dress uniforms doesn’t mean they’re not active duty.

[@sheilamorrell6329]

Drugs, alcohol and homelessness. So sad.. Very dangerous for the guards and tourists, but a normality today. Again distressing.

[@sylviekins]

This may be true, and of course these people are not going to be able to turn their lives around without help.Very difficult. Some people are just horrible, unfortunately.

[@susanchorbene7358]

Hi John. Sitting in my cosy flat, its quite chilly for me outside. Thanks for your efforts once again. Beautiful mounts and guards. I am now cataloguing the horse names and numbers from your advice. Passes the time. My diagnosis gave me more bad news at the docs today so while I am here I will enjoy my time in your company. May I say you have a soothing voice.

[@deniseh5269]

Sending you positive energy and good thoughts from Vancouver Island.🌷

[@susanchorbene7358]

So many thanks and blessings to you too. I need all the strength i can get to fight this chronic lung disease.@@deniseh5269

[@susanchorbene7358]

Thank you Patricia. Unfortunately, I am terminal, often in chronic pain. I expect like you I fight for every moment, just to see my children again. I am scared of course. But, I am a true fighter and all I want is peace in the world for our children's future. Peace be with you. Sue C@@patriciadavis2506

[@shaza7657]

Hear hear love to hear his voice thankyou and goodluck with your health

[@JILL0704USA]

Sending you best wishes and warm thoughts from the USA.

[@elainebrooksbank5281]

I recognised Javelin straight away from his small “Zeus thunderbolt” like blaze. Some of the horses have such unique easy to spot markings and others are so similar that it’s almost impossible to tell them apart.

[@annpartoon5300]

the new one has an unusual coloured diamond

[@deniseh5269]

Called a star on a horse.😊

[@delicykerhart2354]

thank you for being able to show the behind the scenes of the horse and soldiers preparing for that inspection. it was a sight to behold, I will be watching that again and again

[@sylviekins]

We have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to travel quite a bit. I would never dream of interfering with the military of any country. Washington DC, London, Stockholm, Copenhagen and others (we are older). I cannot understand this lack of respect for the guards and the horses.

[@annharrison6696]

Far too modest you do a fantastic job & we all enjoy the time you are willing to spend to entertain us TY as always A J

[@petermcnamara9810]

Thanks, John. As an Aussie Army brat enjoying your banter as well as your good description of daily going ons.

[@geliconner9669]

Javelin was giving you the eye as you were getting ready to say his name, then gave a slight little nod after 😂 His marking reminds me of an icicle.

[@evieowens6877]

Love the way that the horse between the twins, looked at one and then other as if doing a double take.

[@shirleyluckhurst9196]

Hi John, really enjoyed watching and listening to your commentary. Np with pauses it hasn't spoilt anything. Stunning horses again today and love finding out their names. Thank you, this is my fix for the day!!! Shirley x

[@tracymcardle7395]

Love your commentary its awesome makes my day to watch your videos😊😊

[@denisepacey125]

Great stuff. You are funny and ever so slightly naughty!

[@annmarritt4337]

One of my favourite guards 💂 and horse love the blues and royals ❤

[@joyceharland]

Thank you, John for another wonderful video. 😊

[@nancynorcross409]

3:27 It actually only takes 9-12 months for the hoof to grow out completely from the coronet to the base of the toe, and the numbers would have to be re-stamped.

[@sheilasullivan1950]

Thank you.

[@yvettebrown6662]

The second horse in the right box that got taken in is the one with the hair over the front stays still all the time we joked about it being gelled still.

[@thomasmccardle725]

Happy New Year John and all your followers 🎉please stay safe and keep setting the example of respectful behavior! I love your content 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@paulinemegson8519]

Always love it when trooper “Val Kilmer alike” is on with the Blues because he’s tall…..and because he’s tall, he has the large mounts, and I’M rather fond of the big, boofy horses 😂 in this case the fabulous Oxford. Luckily the Blues and Royals have a lovely selection of big boofy mounts that ensure that even the tallest troopers don’t look like they need roller skates 😂 In all honesty it’s good to see the MoD guys/girls taking a more active role. The crowds are getting SO big and it’s unfair to place the whole responsibility for crowd control onto the troopers. While some of them are very good at getting the great unwashed online and shifting as required, (like my, and many others, favourite trooper)you have to remember these guys ARE troopers….the lowest on the totem pole and the equivalent of privates, and NOT accustomed to giving orders so trying to control a hundred or more people, and civilians at that, is a big ask. Not to mention, they also have their own duties to take care of. It helps if both work together to keep a semblance of control in the yard.

[@janicegunter]

Nice to see the Mod Plod being on the ball... So many there ,let's hope the morons don't upset anymore horses

[@gabymillar9347]

Hyah from snowy Saskatchewan! 🇨🇦 When Nimbus + Javelin were leaving the boxes to go back to the stables , the Corporal of Horse was shouting his command, Nimbus nearly jumped out of his skin! He really was unsettled! I think he didn't like the smell of booze together with everything else. Animals don't like the smell of somebody drunk. It is 8 minutes into Saturday here.👋 🥱

[@christinalogan311]

The huge black horse with no face markings is truly magnificent.m

[@LondonCityWalks]

Confirmed to be 'Pretoria' 🐴❤

[@kathysmith3834]

Perhaps the increase in tourists in due to the popularity of your wonderful videos!

[@pamelabishop1793]

Missed you over the hols. Housebound and a bit cut off but hee ho maybe it's safer here😂❤

[@suepieschke5120]

I love watching your channel. I need the facts and info of what I'm seeing that you provide. I think I'm in love with Q10. What a sweetheart!! Thank you for such a good job you do😊

[@robincrittendon419]

I do love your sense of humor John. You have a great 1. And I would love to know about those horses that are new. And hopefully crazy doesn't come back.❤❤❤❤

[@CarlyUTube]

The horse can feel the tension that’s why he’s not settling down. I bet the crazy guy is a local, not a tourist.

[@cjcarver6290]

Nah, probably American

[@madgesadowski7980]

Hey I’m American & I don’t act like that & neither does anyone I know.

[@cjcarver6290]

I am also American and see these shenanigans all the time which is why I said what I said@@madgesadowski7980

[@kdl28]

Morning from the USA. I really enjoy learning the names of the horse's .thank you.

[@spunkygmahappy4778]

You did your best, so no worries, I appreciate the skill with which you show us and educate us of what is going on.

[@peacefulpleb]

John, 'Blues & Royals' please - pre 1969 they were the 'Blues', but after amalgamation they became The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons). The only thing left of the 1st The Royal Dragoons is the French Imperial Eagle badge on the sleeve, commemorating the Eagle taken from the French 105th Line Infantry Regiment at Waterloo.

[@sandyg3639]

John, Thank you for this wonderful video. I seem to learn something new everyday. It always amazes me to see such mastery between the horses and guards. ❤

[@alisonhutchings4690]

Mornin’ John, looks dreary in Whitehall today 💙💜🩵🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🐎🐎🐎

[@LondonCityWalks]

Weather wasn't great, but it's looking like a dry weekend ahead. Woohoo! 😊

[@cindybenjamin9607]

Absolutely love ❤️ listening to you!

[@kdscraftcorner]

The life guard that was pulled from the box so quickly was the same one who had the issue with his collar. It appears that something was maybe broken because if you look closely, he didn't get it buttoned up. It was still open at the neck when he entered the box. When he came back out, it was buttoned up properly. I'm guessing they had to get him a new collar or cloak. Thats why he was back out so quickly.

[@armywidow6004]

Morning, John. Good to see you back.

[@Swanoaks]

Fun times again today John thank you for the commentary and filming ; Kiwi

[@melodyhart1331]

The horses can sense when someone is mentally off or drunk,they feel it ,it probly frightens them to some degree ,as a petite woman ,that would freightem me .

[@barbaragouin7232]

They are all magnificent

[@JulieThompson-tt3qu]

Hello from south Ga! 🇺🇸. Great walk. It’s been a very active walk. 🤓🦋

[@Kimberly-dn4mc]

That massive horse's name was Quixote, correct? What a gorgeous horse!! Thanks for another great video John!

[@LondonCityWalks]

Still working on that one... will report back 🐴👍🏻

[@Kimberly-dn4mc]

@@LondonCityWalks Thanks. I appreciate it. Have a great day!

[@LondonCityWalks]

@@Kimberly-dn4mc The huge horse with a kind face who looks like Q10 is 'Pretoria' 🐴

[@Kimberly-dn4mc]

@@LondonCityWalks Thanks John. I didn't know that beauties name either, so I'll jot it down. But I was wondering about the police horse that strolled by.

[@LondonCityWalks]

@@Kimberly-dn4mc Sorry - my bad! I think it was 'Coyote'. It certainly sounded to me like the officer said "Coyote" ... or perhaps "Quixote"!

[@brookhousehnb]

Glad the guards are allowed to shout. The decibels help to get attention especially a good sharp, international, "OI" ! 🇬🇧

[@selinamcilwaine4731]

❤❤❤❤❤ Brilliant Thank you!.

[@geliconner9669]

LG is Life Guards and RHG/D is the Blues and Royals. RHG/D stands for Royal Horse Guards (which were known as the Blues) and the Royal Dragoons (known as the Royals) which merged to form the Blues and Royals. Looks like part of the ‘D’ didn’t get burned into the hoof.

[@deniseh5269]

Isn't the correct name Royal Guards and 1st Dragoons?

[@sheilasullivan1950]

Thank you.

[@irenemeyer6220]

Hi John, I love your channel and listen to your voice, thank you, I am in South Africa and sit at my chair....

[@christineshotton824]

🇬🇧 🐴 *Please UK limit the proximity of tourists!* Protect all military. You could white paint the exterior ground lines as you did the inside courtyard.

[@brendalaird8094]

I really really enjoy your wit your banter and your fabulous sense of humor ..I do believe you have a touch of Irish in your lineage 😂 you definitely have the gift of the gab along with a quick wit...keep up the great work you are amazing ❤

[@bobburroughs6241]

New guard fan club starts here John! 😀

[@zuzuspetals8323]

It looks like: 96 123 How grand that you have a list of names. Yay!

[@sued616]

I hate seeing the horses upsetting the horses and no doubt the guards

[@maryelyse5633]

appears the horsebox doors have been repaired and painted? Maybe just the one on the right facing?

[@user-zg2ni2bp1j]

I agree completely. This isn’t a petting zoo. Tourists should not be allowed to come anywhere near to the horses. Only people are taking pictures should be able come close enough to take pictures but not close enough to touch them.

[@RoroRenews2219]

LOvE THIS!!❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@geliconner9669]

1:02:18 The horse on the right was trying to read what was on his hooves too 😂😂😂

[@caroldavies1861]

Spotted a couple of my friends from New Zealand in this video , it was awesome 😊

[@user-gu9xb2tn7z]

Why do they not stop bikes in the yard😅😅

[@lynnell5993]

I see #128 on bottom with #98 above it. That's not a 6. I look at a lot of smooshed numbers on coins.

[@redjasper2443]

No one should be allowed to touch horses full stop, in America you wouldn’t be allowed to walk anywhere the soldiers are it shows respect for them, where as here you have people laughing when the guards shout for them to move, it’s so disrespectful

[@BlueIsis433]

57.47 Looked like the problem was the guards cloak, saw on someone elses video that the guard handed his sword to someone when he entered the stable area then went out into the alley, came back about a minute later, maybe with a new cloak as it appeared to be fastened correctly. Took his sword back from the person holding it and re-emerged into the yard.

[@mazzagal3600]

I love Ormonde not seen him for ages

[@grannygoes]

Hi John! Missing your details of the day. I did notice one of the construction projects. Inside the courtyard just in front of the tunnels are new rising bollards, like those out in the pavement. Hope you are doing well.

[@christinemorgan5278]

London is on high alert, 😢

[@sued616]

Love how theres extra officers ,good idea,thanks for great video

[@user-gu9xb2tn7z]

Hi John glad your ok you do a great job look forward to you video as I’m in essex😅😅

[@joycehosaflook3755]

🎶England swings like a pendulum do. Bobbies on Bicycles, 2 by 2, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of Big Ben and the roses red cheeks of the little children. 🎵. That was a mid century song that was popular in the later 1950’s to early/mid 1960’s. You have to be old to have heard it. It was in the pop culture of the day. Snappy little tune.

[@mariliaandrade1048]

Boa tarde 🇧🇷🌧🇬🇧🌎 Uau 🫢🥳🥳 !!! Vê esse guarda 💂‍♂️🐴 sorrindo é incrível ❤🥰😍amo❤️ . Esse guarda lindo e Ellis 🤴, para mim são lendas 😅😅😅🥰 Esse cavalo 🐎 com essa cor espetacular 😍👏👏 !!! Deveria ter uma marcação no chão na frente do Box para que os turistas, não se aproximam dos cavalos 🐴🐴 e guardas 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️ . Que tirem fotos distantes deles .... da zoom na câmera 😅😅😅😅

[@AlisonGasparini]

That guard's smile makes my day, and probably because seeing it is so rare. He is a very handsome young man, smiling or not.

[@mariliaandrade1048]

@@AlisonGasparini sim 👏👏👏👏 Concordo plenamente em tudo que disse ... ele é simplesmente adorável ❤️🥰

[@maggiemadwestiemum4511]

Javelin I guessed him with that wonderful Mark

[@helenhallwood3580]

Glenda Ratcliffe. I certainly don't mind you telling me that I could be offending people. If you look at my text you will see that I have only called Whitehall Looney Street never an individual. I didn't think anyone ever took most of the texts seriously

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

Thank you for a great video John glad the Police moved the person because that isn't on shame the Horse it's upsetting for them and the Guards then having to deal with the scared Horse

[@evaunghy3852]

Royal Horse Guard Troup maby? 😊

[@jayjohnson8426]

Hi John you do a great job multi tasking especially being a man the amount of multi tasking you do would rival most women great job and trying to identify each horse is a major task in itself then add to that all the moving around you do while filming and narrating and not tripping up I tip my hat to you

[@simonwallis1787]

Being a man ? Lol.

[@cynicalbeotch]

Okay John, I'm baack, even more medicated (so I don't even CARE what day it is); carry on!? 🤪

[@paulinemegson8519]

🤣🤣

[@lynnbean7200]

I just noticed that the plants at the edge of the tunnel (the ones snacked on by Monty) haven't been returned.

[@nataliemoulding234]

love all your videos and the horses too it's number 96 john

[@jocelyngarvin188]

John, I could tell by her walk, and the fact that she has a really tiny waist!!😂😊

[@jdv32003]

From the coronary balso, known as the Corum.. Which is the beginning of the end of the hoof wall that makes contact with the ground. It takes 8 months. For the hoof wall to grow from the Corum( top of the hoof). To the ground replacing The engraved hoof wall completely.. Information courtesy of your own British KZbin show, The Hoof GP. My best guess every 4 months it gets burned into the hoof wall. The horses hooves you're not able to read. I'd wager he's due next trimming.

[@sandiesargent7582]

Hi John. RHGD on the hoof of the Blues horses stands for the official name of the Blues and Royals. Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons.

[@LondonCityWalks]

Sandie... THANK YOU!! ❤️

[@mandywhitton]

3.40 here on Friday 5th of January

[@quidam53]

Someone in the UK needs to make a lot of noise about protecting the horses and guards otherwise no matter how loud and upset I can get from California, nothing will happen.

[@deniseh5269]

Hi John. Some younger horses in this one. This is why I don't travel much or out of North America anymore. I liked it decades ago, when tourists were more polite and respectful. Thank you for getting such good angles. It looked a few times as if the mounted Life Guards acknowledged possibly friends or LG off duty. Question: Kitty corner in the square is a tripod. What is it for, please? Thank you.

[@deniseh5269]

PS Yes, a star. Well done. We'll make an equestrian trivia expert of you, yet. Cheers. D

[@LondonCityWalks]

Good morning from London! The tripod in the corner is a temperature and humidity monitoring device. It was used extensively this past Summer as the horses are removed from duty if the temperature hits a certain maximum (or minimum) threshold. 🐴❤️

[@pierrerabier6388]

Les poseuses me …… causent problème !!!!! La simplicité est tellement bien ! Monique 🇫🇷

[@marypatroy9742]

Thanks!

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thank you Mary! 🙏🏻❤️

[@amyblasingim2136]

The unique horse doesn’t have the Sherpa strap the other horses do either, so that is another difference.

[@kathellison8084]

I have to ask , what is a Sherpa strap please ?

[@marywood6270]

​@@kathellison8084I'm guessing it's the fleece on the girth

[@maryholder3795]

​@kathellison8084 I think it's the neck strap.

[@marywood6270]

@maryholder3795 I googled it and it is the sherpa fleece that's on the girth..

[@kathellison8084]

@@marywood6270 Thanks Mary , I'd never heard it called that before , I should have done what you did and used Google , something I usually do . Got to think of a good excuse now , give me time I think I've used old age galloping on once too often 😂😂😂 . I know I'll blame the cat 🐱 😂😂😂

[@dbn52]

Did you say a real trams?😂😂 Nimbus and Javelin wonderful. John I am so confused about Arnie (Raden) with that clip I had trouble with identifying her. Hopefully when she comes back I can figure it out. I find that one Blues guard the epitome of what this American thinks a British Soldier is. No Nonsense, Professional and skilled. Cheeky side hopefully.

[@LondonCityWalks]

Everyone is confused about 'Arnie' 😭

[@simonwallis1787]

Stand still. ! That horse. Yes you.

[@paulinemegson8519]

“stand STILL laddie!!!”🤣

[@sallygardiner7150]

Top comment. "He's a mare"!

[@KarronAngel]

My favourite guard on 55 horse. Thankyou for your videos. x

[@phyllisholt5005]

Mostt seasoned travellers, will learn the do's and dont's of the country or area they are visiting. It only makes logical sense, particularly if you don't speak the language!

[@joanlovelace7338]

Love your channel. I am not from your country, so please excuse my questions. This 2-story building where all the horses come and go, is this all stable? Are the horses all ways stabled, or are there pastures close by? Toward the end of the video and the guard exchange, one of the horses is really pigeon toed lol😊 Thank you....

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thank you Joan! The building at Horse Guards stables roughly 20 horses (including the stalls for the officers horses). The rest houses London District. The horses are either at Hyde Park Barracks (where they exercise daily) or (if on King's Guard duty) at Horse Guards. Hope that helps. 🙏

[@joanlovelace7338]

Thank you

[@simonwallis1787]

The guard of about twelve all ranks depending rides in normally every day or less at weekends. It's a 24/72 hour duty for horses and men. The detail is different when the King is in London.

[@valoriagreen8376]

I love the way, that the Gard was talking with someone, and smiling his handsome smile. There are a lot of handsome Gentlemen in London 😉

[@irmarabago77]

ANTES DE MORIR ME ENCANTARIA ESTAR UN DIA EN ESE LUGAR CREO IMPOSIBLE ESE DIA ❤

[@stephaniecarter3091]

Thank you for all of the beautiful videos. I've watched a few of someone else's and there is no comentary. The funny thing is that you are close to the person and I can here your voice. I ask the person filming to turn to capture you but no matter how loud I scream they won't listen.😊 Stephanie Louisiana USA

[@sandragrissom1821]

It appears the horses consistently object to their bits, thus the head shaking and lip licking. Wonder if there are alternative bits that could be used. I’m guessing all options have been considered by the head of equestrian services.

[@nancynorcross409]

A lot of the horses simply play with the bit in their mouth, habit, boredom or sometimes agitation. Not usually objection.

[@sandragrissom1821]

@@nancynorcross409 Good to know. Thanks!

[@Jacque727]

​@sandragrissom1821 The bits they use are Tomthumb with snaffle. These are some of the harshest bits. Yes horses play with bits, but Tomthumbs exert 5lbs of pressure on a horses mouth and it is painful. I ride my horses bitless.

[@paulinemegson8519]

@@Jacque727 you’re kidding right? “TomThumb “with” snaffle”………a Tom Thumb is a jointed bit. It is not used “with” a snaffle at all and to my knowledge none of the HHCav blacks use one(which ofc is not to say that none do, just that I’ve never seen anything to indicate it) There MAY be one or two jointed snaffles in use but again being able to tell that from a distance with the cheek pieces of the bridle in the way seems more than a little unlikely. In fact how exactly you can supposedly tell what bit each horse is wearing from a video that generally never gets closer that a couple of feet is an interesting question. Good lord there are so many people with super powered eyesight around. Also, the horses don’t all use the same bit btw…..that would be silly. And gee how did I guess you were a “bitless”affecionado…..🙄

[@spunkygmahappy4778]

While I love all this part of England, I think I would love to visit the country side, meet some of the folks

[@deerobins9086]

Another great video. It was a shame that you missed the altercation with the tourist. Thank you though. Its good to get running commentary with curent information.😊😊

[@deborahdrum3596]

is there a shop on this street that sells all those ugly puffy coats to the tourists..looks strange if you look at how many there are,,

[@geliconner9669]

Lance Corporal of Horse and Corporal of Horse both have three chevrons. The type of crown above the chevron distinguishes the difference but they don’t have them on the cloaks. A Lance Corporal has two chevrons.

[@LondonCityWalks]

I had no idea - thank you Geli!

[@richardjohnson5529]

the horse that was taken in then brought back out has white lips, but no less Beautiful.

[@TheTandumbs]

31:49 this is my favorite guard!