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SOLDIER TELLS SMIRKING IDIOTS TO GET BACK AND GIVE THE HORSE SOME SPACE at Horse Guards! 14.08.2024 (Part 2 of 2).

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[@patriotgirl4865]

I agree. Grow a backbone and protect your poor horse.😕

[@sil.ke76]

At 33mins I hear a German lady explaining to her son or daughter that these are working horses and shouldn't be touched 😊 nice to hear that at least some people understand👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@allenhughes867]

Why isn't the guard telling them not to touch the horse ????

[@aannddrryyaa]

Exactly! Not enforcing the rules makes it worse and make the rules null and void. I like how the Ginger guard, not here at the moment, tells people to read the signs, etc. His authority is accurate.

[@SusanMatthews_TiteChatte]

Exactly. I have the utmost regard, respect and gratitude for these Guards/Troopers, but dude... say something!! I imagine these are the same people who go to places like Yellowstone and walk stupidly close to the Bison or go beyond the safety fence at the Tiger, Lion and Bear enclosures. The ones who touch live wires or pickup a blue-ringed octopus, or look directly into the sun or disobey no trespassing signs or following those ill-advised recipe videos on tic-tok and end up in the ER. Yes, Horses can be very gentle, but all it takes is one too many tourists up in their face or one wrong move or startling noise to set off a rocket that'll send these tourists to the ground like a ragdoll. And, I can guarantee you that those hooves hurt, bruise and can break your bones. A well placed headbutt can knock you unconscious or cause a brain bleed. People, pay attention.

[@dianejohnson2419]

I blame the guards as much as the crowd. I know those guards can ell loud enough to get their attention and if they can't get the armed police to get the away.

[@susandolan9543]

Mostly because the horse was doing most of the touching

[@susandolan9543]

Mostly because the horse was doing most of the touching

[@SusanMatthews_TiteChatte]

Bravo Stableman. It's about time. I agree, they really need a Stableman or Officer to stand at the Boxes, whose duty it is to keep the tourists in check. I volunteer as tribute.

[@Karen-n8r]

I said at the beginning that people would not read the signs or pay any attention to the them, they will pet them anyway.

[@tonicaron7585]

Yes, I agree to having someone at each box to enforce the rules. Some of the guards seem afraid to speak up.

[@DebraSheehan-m5g]

It won’t make any difference unless the Trooper opens his mouth.

[@JulieSharman-r7y]

OMG I shouldn’t have watched this again. I know things have since got better but this has just wound me up all over again. Whew!

[@SusanDobson-hy9bm]

Me too!

[@betsygrocott8510]

I can’t watch this! Unless the troopers take the responsibility of protecting their horses, nothing will change. Consistent and persistent handling of the poor behaviour of tourists is needed!

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Precisely!!! The Guard has to take care of his horse...all you do is open yr mouth and Shout...

[@luciebrisson5881]

I do think the soldier told the trooper to stop people from touching the horse. He even pointed at the sign as he spoke to him but he only enforced it with one tourist. Everybody else was allowed to touch. Silly.

[@JudyLight-hc4cz]

I simply cannot watch this any more...no real effort is made to keep the horses and guardsman safe ...the tourists are cretins in every sense of the word. The leadership is incapable or unwilling to control the situation. I love you all ..good luck 😢😢

[@Friskee62]

I agree...

[@SusanDobson-hy9bm]

I do not hear any guards at all this morning! Have they been ordered not to say anything today? Too many people and no crowd control, shame on them for not providing it for the horse guards in these crowds!

[@emstirling-is4nu]

Think they are going to put the signs on both sides....either that or post a police officer at each box. Or bring in Mr.R.Monde, Arnie and their buddies!

[@madgesadowski7980]

They would be the best guards for keeping people out of their space.

[@stacy5445]

This was crazy! Proud of the horse not getting so upset that he bit people! Lord only knows what would happen to the horse for protecting himself! Then again, maybe he would be given 2-3 weeks “jail” sentend😊😊

[@berthablythe6896]

They need Ormonde!!

[@VioletaJuettner]

Omg whats happening? Where is the point of order😂. The horses are being abuse of all thebtouches and why nobody is giving attention to the big warning sign? They need to put back ormonde and arnie backnon duty, where are they anyway?

[@BonnieTrobis]

As long as a Guard allows tourist to mulled their horses they will. Wish they all would use their voices to stop them.

[@SynappticUser-ew6ql]

I'm becoming more and more unconvinced that white lines will do anything to stop the madness at Horse Guards, I only hope all guards and MoD police will stop this madness. Start enforcing the rules everyone at Horse Guards. The horses deserve to do their work in peace. Somehow crowd control needs improving. Good luck to all at Horse Guards with the new rules.

[@karenreynolds2391]

As with any rule, it is only as effective as it is enforced.

[@maybarnard1088]

Sadly, I think those white lines are not there to protect the horses, they are to protect the tourists and prevent them from being hurt by the horses. Public safety is paramount these days

[@tonicaron7585]

I’m hoping the white lines will help, but I don’t think they will. Only if one police on each area making people stay back.

[@tonicaron7585]

The guard was doing or saying anything to the people touching the horse. Some of the guards are afraid to speak up.

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

It's like the guards don't have any orders. As if their superiors arr leaving it up to them!😡

[@donnakelley5124]

A policeman needs to be there to tell the people to STAND BACK!

[@GeraldineBluck]

I couldn’t cope with that crowd !

[@sarahpainter7969]

This is why I prefer John's videos as I would have panic attacks there 😒

[@elenatoloknova4294]

Are you a guard too? Do you serve there too?

[@GeraldineBluck]

@@sarahpainter7969 Exactly, I’m only 5feet tall and I often feel invisible. I can understand how scary it must be for any children there. 😊

[@jfs8561]

I agree with you, there needs to be someone to stop those people, touch and crowding the horse and soldier, they are both going to need therapy,I am watching and I feel overwhelmed 😮

[@barbaracornwall-eu7vo]

There is a mounted guard to control the idiots he just needs to use some authority

[@helenhallwood3580]

I know it's an older video but I have questions. Are the guards given orders to stop people touching the horse, in which case why are they disobeying orders? If not, is it all at the guards discretion? Until they decide about the behavior they're going to display then it's all a waste of time

[@juju-6559]

​@@helenhallwood3580brilliant question! Let's hope someone can answer!

[@whitewolf5549]

They're worse than a pack of wolves.

[@SusanDobson-hy9bm]

I agree with emstirling, post a guard or police with the horse guard and post signs on both sides. This is ridiculous.

[@angelabushby1891]

Those signs should be higher,they are obliterated when the crowds are around that aria,did'nt they think of that,

[@jackienesbitt9494]

Hope your vacation was wonderful John. We missed you

[@daphnethurlow5388]

I just don't think this is acceptable..the Guard has a Duty to look after the Horse.. where is His Voice????

[@Lovestolaughlots]

They stand next to the horse and act surprised that the horse bumps them. Really? Have humans devolved to this level?

[@pien770]

Ormonde 📢📢📢📢📣📣📣📢📢📢📢🆘 Where are you 🗣️🗣️

[@saltymaam2046]

Is the guard dense? It really irritates me when they don't enforce their own rules!!!!!!

[@susandolan9543]

It will probably come to the point where they'll have to erect a barrier in front of the horse guards to keep people from being idiots (or being bitten by Arnie, Q10 and Ormonde) and possibly injured from a horse having a meltdown.

[@kathellison8084]

A horse could be injured by a barrier , no barriers will be put on a public pavement in Whitehall !

[@lindasharpe4203]

An electric fence would probably be more effective.

[@gudrunbayer5142]

Another shortage of collective brain cells at work here, total lack of respect for the guard and the horses

[@Friskee62]

Trooper needs to YELL, " Do NOT TOUCH THE HORSE", LOUDLY!! Let the idiots get 'cheesed off'...

[@helenhallwood3580]

So why don't they? I find it strange

[@debbiemichaels4632]

Glad you're back John. Hope you had a great vacation 😊

[@starvingartist2824]

He isn't back yet. This was filmed Aug.14/24. See date in the fully expanded Description.😊

[@kathellison8084]

@starvingartist2824 . Hello , did you manage to survive your decorating and long ladders successfully ?😁. I'm trying to avoid the name calling comments once again , 😐and look forward to the return of John and the horses . 😁. I'm sure he had a wonderful time and has lots to tell us 😀

[@starvingartist2824]

@kathellison8084 Hi Kath. Just finished my cutting in around the ceiling, doors, and window. Taking a break. Will start rolling the walls in a bit. All my stuff is in the dining room so be glad when I'm done. Surprised they are repainting the box doors. Wonder if they are going to paint all the other black doors too.🤔

[@kathellison8084]

@starvingartist2824 . That's the trouble at decorating moving all the furniture etc around from one room to another then back again ! I have been tempted just to paint round some of the heavier pieces 😂😂😂. I haven't seen anything to suggest they are painting the box doors , that would require a lot of work as they are presumably original ! You're not going to volunteer are you ? 😂😂😂

[@j.ksmith7432]

@@kathellison8084 as the saying goes ‘a stitch in time saves nine!’ If they don’t keep up with the maintenance they’ll be looking at replacing the doors, much expense I imagine!

[@charleslambeth4358]

Ask one of the police officers what happened to the lady officer that was here for so long?? I miss her, she didn't put up with stupid .

[@brendawilliams750]

Why isn’t he shouting at them

[@simoncbentinck]

That feller with the moustache… like a villain out of central casting!

[@stephaniebrown3706]

This beautiful horse is so friendly. He seems to want to initiate some contact. That being said, it’s common knowledge that when an animal is working they should not be distracted by anyone touching them.

[@stacy5445]

Have to have the sign on both sides with bright flashing lights!!! Maybe then people would get it! Darn!

[@GeorgeMyers-gx6qj]

Where are the armed police? Troopers? Who has ordered the guards to allow the touching of the horse??

[@ameliachamberlain6901]

Is this guard asleep or does he just not care he should be severely spoken to

[@donnadiscordia3657]

Maybe they should start to arrest these people

[@pien770]

Too many people again

[@barbaraevans5281]

The guards should be told to tell the visitors not to touch the horse or another sign put on the other side do not touch .

[@barbaragouin7232]

WHY is the guard not telling them off?

[@cathistephens1412]

Watching this again was difficult… even tho a video it made me feel soo anxious. There is no way I would have been able to handle that fiasco in person! For some reason a crowd seems to take on a life of its own and can become quite unruly and dangerous. On a city street this crowd behavior must be controlled. I hope upon the re-opening we will see a well thought out and well reasoned approach - enforced by all authorities! Looking forward to a fresh new start!

[@whitewolf5549]

Glad I'm not there i'll be going mad about the touching.

[@Castyk]

El viejo truco de meterse debajo del cabello,para defenderse tocandolo. 😮😮Observamos que muchos que tocan el caballo hablan inglés,lo que quiere decir que sabrán leer el cartel. Hay muchos turistas que les gusta presumir de mala educación. 😮😮

[@helenhallwood3580]

My favourite word, Entitled!

[@suey67]

Wow the amount of ignorant disrespectful people !! The guards need to be telling everyone to not touch the horse because they all ignore the signs , I hope the white lines around the box work a lot better

[@Swanoaks]

Another great watch John, thank you: Kiwi

[@roswilkinson4335]

Im sorry but that Trooper was not doing his job the crowd were acting in a disgusting manner.

[@whitewolf5549]

Why don't the guards do more than just sit there. Haven't they got a voice. Getting beyond fed up seeing this going on and guard not doing anything to stop it.

[@barbaraevans5281]

Perhaps they should put another sign on the other side of the horse.

[@SusanDobson-hy9bm]

Why isn’t the guard telling them to get back, do not touch horse? What is going on?

[@sarahpainter7969]

I'm sure when the troopers are off guard, they are cursing the tourists with not so tender language 🙄

[@DawnNeal-r5u]

I find it utterly ridiculous that more is not done to prevent people manhandling the horses. The idiots should realise that they are there to a job and not just there for their precious selfie and pics.

[@patriotgirl4865]

You're right, John. It is what it is.👍

[@w6krg]

They need a docent with a very loud megaphone to stand directly in front of the horse and yell, "DON'T TOUCH THE HORSE! " Spanish "¡NO TOQUES EL CABALLO!" Hebrew"אל תיגע בסוס!" German „Fass das Pferd nicht an!“ French " NE TOUCHEZ PAS AU CHEVAL ! " Dutch "RAAK HET PAARD NIET AAN!" Chinese “别碰马！”“Bié pèng mǎ!” Italian "NON TOCCARE IL CAVALLO!"

[@Tracywhited2]

I'm thinking some enforced mire than others because perhaps it was a slow introduction and will be strictly followed with the reopening. But I'm not going to lie. I'm really going to miss seeing the cheeky horses biting tourists. lol. I found that completely entertaining. 😂😂. I miss Ormonde too.

[@ginettemenard7475]

I really dont understand why this trooper isn't saying anything. Before the signs were changed, they were speaking out. I guess the new troopers don't. Plz John say something, I'm sure your subscribers will cheer you on, lol. No doubt.

[@PatriciaTennery]

The guy in the blue shirt has a real problem. I feel sorry for people in his life. So entitled. Worse than a kid.

[@ginettemenard7475]

I cant stand watching this, them touching the horse and trooper doesn't saysnything at all. Likewise, makes my blood boil.

[@frankiepaige7647]

Hello John, I hope you have a wonderful day❤

[@valoriagreen8376]

Hi John From West Tennessee USA😊 It's been a while, had some things going on. Awesome vedio, I've got to get caught up on them😊 Blessed day God Bless

[@CharmaineChaplin-ql4jk]

No one reads the signs..honestly quit it people..leave the poor horse alone...no one took any. Otice to what the soldier said..

[@boosgragar5181]

These tourists may not be able to understand written English but what part of the Red circle sign that is saying DO NOT TOUCH THE HORSES do they not understand!!!!

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

Trouble is John the horse shouldn’t be back in the box, people just need to be respectful

[@Ladypython1]

I think they need a border collie here. I think these people are sheep and the collie could hold them back lol🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@steveforrest-mq6yn]

I’ve got one you can borrow

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

Looks like the trooper told the horseman to enforce the rules John, he seemed to point to them as he spoke

[@LynRose-r5p]

More signs on the other wall

[@PatriciaTennery]

What narcissistic motive do people have to want to trample other visitors and aggravate a horse just to have their picture taken. Nuts. A pic of the Guard and horse without you would be. More collectible.

[@chrisbenedict1433]

John this is disgraceful how these tourist are just jamming themselves to get a picture of themselves and a stupid hand jester. What’s up with touching the horse? Do they not see the signs?

[@debbiemichaels4632]

Thanks!

[@gracewashburn8276]

Come on for crying out loud give the horse some space get the heck away people don’t you read the signs my goodness this must be before they went away for a couple weeks. This is crazy get your hands off the horse.😮😮😮😮😮

[@juliecater-vj3zt]

So sorry to have to unfollow. New signs have not been enforced or supported for guards or horses! Too stressful to watch. Have appreciated your channel and commentary immensely !

[@cozofcat9170]

Doesn’t the guard on the horse have a voice,eg read the sign etc.

[@LynRose-r5p]

Put that on a sign working horses and gurds

[@JulieJackson-o8d]

I've noticed that the same people are queuing for more pictures not fair on the others who haven't had one chance x

[@DebraSheehan-m5g]

I’ve had to stop watching this..why doesn’t the Guard say something?! Isn’t it his responsibility to protect this horse ? I despise these idiotic selfish tourists. The Guard needs to open his mouth. It just takes one hand touching the horse..if the Guard doesn’t say stop..these leeches will surround this poor horse like flies on poop.

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

John the tourist are like Lemmings the way they just do what the previous one did

[@ilovefingerstyleguitar6648]

Can't wait until you come back from your well-deserved vacation!! First, I'm tired of the people who try to imitate your channel, second, I want to know your reaction to the new white lines in front of the horse boxes! See you!!

[@Friskee62]

Such nonsense, can't watch this anymore, sorry, John...

[@DebraSheehan-m5g]

Trooper…open your damned mouth!! For God’s sakes man..how much more does this poor horse have to take. Every time one of their selfish hands come out..I’m screaming at the TV…”get your damned hands off of him”. I literally find myself getting angry.

[@1bighubba]

I thought they had painted a white line on the front to keep people back???

[@vickibednar9220]

What's with this guard? Rules are rules. These people are stuck on stupid. Read the sign! It did look like the trooper told the guard to enforce the sign. That horse needs to read from Ormonds playbook and nip a few people who get too close.😅

[@Stephen8601]

Looks like that signs don't mean a thing.

[@leilajoysuecroft5176]

I think they n̈need to place more assertive troopers in the boxes.. if they don't enforce the signs for everyone, then no one will obey them

[@mcpheerebecca498]

So watching this i guess petting with the back of the doesn't count as touching the horses. I think the only thing that will work is a gate and fence 7 feet high and wrap around the boxes

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Sorry...canot watch this any more..the Guard had a DUTY to stop this touching..he is doing nothing and it's making me angry..love yr vids John but got to leave..Guard needs to change his job

[@SusanBarker-p8z]

Why should horses and guards have to front face over jovial passing pavement tourists..if tourist access is removed to yard the horses might relax as the jokey hordes may be reduced to enthusiasts!!!!!!....horses have a panic response to fear....they dont understand harassment of overcrowding!!!!!

[@geliconner9669]

On the left side Zandvoorde, then Waygood. On the right side Zadok, then Tennyson.

[@madgesadowski7980]

Where do they come up with some of their names

[@kathellison8084]

@madgesadowski7980 . Zandvoorde , Belgium where there is a memorial to The Household Cavalry from WW1, Waygood, Major Richard Waygood MBE former Riding Master now working with the British Equestrian Team . Zadok , Zadok the priest composed by Handel used at coronation , Tennyson , Alfred Lord Tennyson .

[@kathellison8084]

@geliconner9669 . How many Z named horses do we know now , I've got Zandvoorde , Zadok , Zambezi , Zenith , Zara , but seem to have missed some ?

[@geliconner9669]

@@kathellison8084 We’ve met Zut Alore and one with a blaze I think is named Zorba. I don’t remember actually seeing Zenith yet.

[@kathellison8084]

@geliconner9669 . Zut Alore , that's who I forgot , Zorba I don't remember !

[@ruthginestre1287]

As much that I like to watch this videos sometimes I have to stop watching because it upset me so.much. so much disrespectful and the guard doesn't say anything and the police no where to be found..

[@karenreynolds2391]

Totally understand. As an American citizen and a former military spouse, I find it disturbing how disrespectful tourists can behave. Most incidents are due to ignorance while other incidents are purely due to belligerence. In the US many visitors to the tomb of the ‘UNKNOWN SOLDIER’ think it is ok to attempt to get a smile from the guard, step inside the definitive perimeter of the Tomb, etc.

[@Skeptic-Professor]

I understand the tradition and the original intent of the horseman. However I think the original use of them is no more. So is it really worth it? I can’t imagine the amount of money it costs to keep the soldiers safe.

[@geliconner9669]

It couldn’t be Horse Guards without Guards on horses.

[@kathellison8084]

Horse Guards is the property of London District and MOD with offices for both and The Household Cavalry as well as the barracks for the horses and Troopers . MOD officers are there not to keep the soldiers safe but the area and the public . Yes the Kings Lifeguards is now ceremonial duties but remains a huge part of our tradition as do the Yeoman of The Guard at the Tower of London and Kings Guards at Buckingham Palace . All bring in tourists and a lot of money .

[@cindylindberg5876]

No police again?

[@lyndaenglish4753]

Where are you John? Are you ever coming back?

[@Castyk]

El día que se habrán los Box, creo que tendrá que ir todo el ejército británico para poner orden 😮😮

[@kathylinville3696]

Do they have the horse guard out in the winter

[@kizzyarseneau5740]

Hello John

[@slaniceanumagdalena5909]

Întrebarea mea este :de ce nu citesc anunțul ca nu au voie sa se apropie. Sunt analfabeți, orbi, timpiti, oligofreni..?????

[@debbiemichaels4632]

They still think it's a petting zoo

[@FrithGarcia]

Just thinking the same thing and that the Stableman had wasted his breath. Not a bit of notice.

[@dianejohnson2419]

Horsewhips to get attention? Guess not the saber doesn't bother them. Some arrests or fines?

[@tomrosselli5902]

I guess the trooper on the horse is saying to himself why bother telling the tourist not to touch the horse. They don't listen