SIGNS WORKING! GUARD SHOUTS AT ZOMBIE TOURISTS TO GET OUT OF THE WAY at Horse Guards!

[@LondonCityWalks]

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[@helenhallwood3580]

John, I think you've had a brain storm. Zambezi is very well known. Hope I've spent it right

[@Ronin4614]

G’day, John. Been away some, i get called away, out to sea, from time to time and never get much warning. Got back in time to watch TS Debby roll over the top of us; heck of a day. I see those new signs are working well 🙄. I’ve been of the mind that folks should stay away from the arches around horse and Guard.

[@suefrompa2567]

Hi John, not sure if anyone has answered yet, but police horse you were wondering about definitely NOT an Appaloosa 🙂

[@kathellison8084]

@suefrompa2567 . I would think he has draft horse blood , Shire or Clydesdale , . Belgravia , a splendid name for a splendid horse , 😍

[@wendyford3645]

​@helenhallwood3580 yes you spelt it right. Zambezi

[@saltymaam2046]

The horses seem much more calm now that they aren't allowing people to pet them. But I have to admit, I LOVE when the guards yell at them! 😂

[@Sonderborg75]

Yeah, but when it’s a guard on a horse shouting, the horse always reacts with stress, mostly because the guard has to pull/yank the reins out of the hands of the tourists, causing pain in the mouth of the horse.

[@Mrchirico6]

You have never seen the guard yank a hirses mouth when flicking reins away or ou Fact us if he shou​@Sonderborg75

[@Sonderborg75]

@@Mrchirico6 Go look at any of the videos with people pulling/grabbing the reins. 🤷‍♀️ Sad to say. It’s necessary though. And simple physics. You can’t pull the rein out the hand without giving pressure in the horse’s mouth.

[@AnnJo24224]

Horses that can't be pet shouldn't be around public people at all. That's the first sign of lack of desensitization and high risk of injury for themselves or those around.

[@Sonderborg75]

@@AnnJo24224 You’re completely missing the fact and point, that these horses aren’t meant to be pet. They’re meant to stand guard. If you want to pet a horse, go to a petting zoo. Petting these horses are the tourists’s need, not the horse’s.

[@kateking3953]

The interesting thing is that both horses have dropped heads, which is a sign of a completely relaxed horse. A horse with a head high or tossing is a stressed or anxious horse. The result of not being mauled.

[@veronikabartram2092]

I must say the horses look so much more chilled and are literally falling asleep since the no touch sign went up 😀

[@amyspriggle4728]

A sign placed on each side of the horse is needed.

[@charlie4739]

Not only the Horse being Happy, the Guard seems to find something amusing 😊

[@madeleinegombert661]

I would like to see Ormonde teach the tourist not to touch him and his friends. Have a wonderful weekend John.

[@jkgannon1049]

Perhaps a special tutorial conducted by Ormande for repeat or egregious offenders

[@karenstafford724]

Me too 😅😅

[@maryholder3795]

​@@jkgannon1049 a special Ormonde snake-like head movement. Moving swiftly towards the Tourons.😂😂

[@jkgannon1049]

@@maryholder3795 😁 I just pictured that! 😂

[@susanneshipton1520]

Lovely to see everyone is getting their photos without any pushing and the horse is so relaxed and your narrative is super John

[@G53ij]

Really great to see the horses so chilled they can have a snooze.🐴😂🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jo4vt]

There’s been a massive improvement in the touching of the horses. I think people forget how horrible it used to be, where you could barely see the horses face there’d be so many hands on it at once. The horse would be so crowded in with tourists around it. It is so much better now.

[@Oneofdem513]

People still do it because they lack basic comprehensive skills. If u tell them not to do something they will look, smile and continue to do what they were told not to do.

[@jo4vt]

@@Oneofdem513 I didn’t see that happening in the video. When the guard said no, people listened. Some seemed embarrassed and apologetic.

[@GloriaStagmer]

Consistency is still missing. Horses are calmer when not touched and crowds not in their face. It also helps Trooper when melt downs occur to have space to regain control of meltdowns . Thank you John for your commentary. Learning alot about traditions and history along Whitehall.

[@stewartfooter3580]

Afternoon john and everbody,so glad to see the signs are working 🎉 its so much better for all

[@Stillwater933]

I personally enjoy watching more now with less touching. 🎉 hello John and friends.

[@BarrettLily]

Good job troopers. Consistency was the key. Horses/Troopers are more relaxed. B&R are on the ball. Thanks for another great video, John.🇺🇸🇬🇧Bronx, NYC

[@deborahvonfeldt7394]

John, you're my fav when it comes to videos! I love how you interact with the tourists. I agree the horses seem so much calmer and probably less stress on the troopers . I live in Oklahoma and enjoy watching your videos.

[@nancype3255]

Look how calm the horses are now 😍❤😍

[@hettiehoevers4048]

You’re quite right, John, it is getting better and better. I think there will be a completely new sign in a couple of days/weeks 😊

[@raymondhoward9173]

Great commentary but best moment is tourist having photo taken with the Trooper its was getting Crazy almost everyone fighting to have their photo taken with him 😅😊😊

[@SusanWebb-q5y]

The crux of the issue is that is it benefiting the horses and I think the answer to that is a resounding ‘yes’

[@phyllisscroggins7725]

I totally agree with you concerning having more signs. It would also be helpful if all the guards would be consistent with speaking up to the tourists. Also, quietly spoken words by the guards to the tourists seems to work well. That gives the guard a choice of whether to speak in a loud or soft voice. Some guards may not like speaking loudly to tourists so soft voice also seems to work.

[@lynnfrank5462]

Good afternoon, John! What madness at Horse Guards! Massive crowds, some of them unruly, sneaking through the box, yelling at each other, lack of crowd control. It made me a bit anxious 😂 and I’m not the anxious type! But still, you were just as informative, funny & entertaining. I’ve been watching some of your other walking tours and I am hooked! At least I think they’re yours! You are a wealth of information. With love & appreciation from Royal Oak, Michigan USA ♥️🇺🇸🐴🇬🇧♥️

[@DianaWright-s7n]

I think no matter if there were 4 signs in total, it may still make no difference as stupid is as stupid does for tourists. You are brilliant as always, John 😊

[@gailthompson4102]

I'd love a sign that says stay clear of the box opening - that would eliminate the crowding in on the horse and trooper. There is no need to be standing so close to them.

[@RonnieKilroy]

That’s a great thought!! Makes a lot of sense!! 😊

[@gelseydelpercio9606]

Good Friday morning John and fellow watchers! Started my Friday by cleaning my oven! I'm so glad that the new signs seem to be working. That is absolutely great 👍🏻 Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Sending love from Pennsylvania USA ❤

[@ninamoores]

Could you come over and do mine🤪!

[@gelseydelpercio9606]

@@ninamoores 😂

[@s0rel07]

Have a lovely weekend from New Zealand ❤

[@gelseydelpercio9606]

@@s0rel07 awww you too !

[@jgwood10]

Hi John. I found your channel last week and have been binge watching videos. I can’t stop watching the idiots! I appreciate your diligence on dealing with the crowds. Your videos are very interesting with all your explanations. I’m watching from the US and would love to travel but it’s not an option. Thank you

[@LondonCityWalks]

A warm welcome to the Channel! ❤️❤️

[@robbiepogue3559]

No one should touch the horse like you said”rules are rules” it’s not fair if some get away with it just because they know the trooper. Consistency is key.

[@jacquelynwhyatt5307]

So glad to see Guards no longer putting up with people disrespecting them and them doing their job for their Country. The Guards nor Horses should ever be punished for doing their jobs. I'm from Michigan USA and proud to see them tell people off when they are stopping them from doing their jobs. Well done Guards ❤.😊.

[@barbaraannkwartnik]

Thank you for answering my question regarding Ormonde, he is a beautiful horse!!! If people would only respect!!!!

[@Swanoaks]

The Guards can't help but smile, he is really enjoying himself. I can't help but think the lady was right, in telling the crowd around about not touching the horse. This is the way it should be. The trooper is really enjoying himself. @Where are the police? Thank you John once again: Kiwi

[@jo4vt]

14:43 Oh my God, the mom of girl on skates pushed girl in when a woman was already there, then had the audacity to tell that woman to move out of the way of her daughter’s picture. Horrible behavior.

[@mountaingirl1797]

You can see by letting her wearing skates what kind of person she is… one of the reasons we have “ENTITLED BRATS”. She could run into an older adult and harm them…just because you have children doesn’t make you a good parent …‼️👍🏻

[@bdasswarrior]

The guards need to be consistent. He let a group of ladies touch the horse, but when they left he started telling others no. Off-duty guards are one thing, but allowing all hands on deck for a while and then changing plans confuses the peasants.

[@geraldinekiely213]

They were off duty guards who were touching the horse

[@Jterc3705]

And that’s the problem when exceptions are made for visitors known to troopers. They should know better and not touch the horse when they are in the box. What, they cannot control themselves? So you cannot blame the tourists to all swarm on top of the horse’s face. UGH!

[@heatherharvey3129]

Wombat is so chilled - I swear he was on the verge of dozing off at times.

[@barbarahicks1703]

When the horse is coming to the box the tourists just stand there, are they expecting the horse to maneuver around them. So glad that guard yell at them to move since no police was on hand to escort the tourists behind the back line.

[@jo4vt]

@@barbarahicks1703 That was pretty shocking.

[@sueregan2782]

Since most have never been there before, they didn’t know the protocol and that they were standing in the horses pathway. They were confused because they didn’t know which way to go. The police are usually there to help.

[@lindawallace3065]

Absolutely 2 signs!!😎🌻

[@sandrafarmer5351]

Good morning John! It was cool to see those two girls with the Newport, Rhode Island, sweatshirts, being I’m from there! Crazy, letting a child on skates near the horse! Parents are out in left field these days! Have a great day!❤🇱🇷

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

Absolutely stupid standing a child that close to the horse when she is wearing skates, it would be so easy to slip on those cobbles

[@jgwood10]

Why would the parent of this child allow her to wear skates while visiting any site! Stupid parenting skills.

[@florencehaymer1218]

DEFINITELY ​@@jgwood10

[@s0rel07]

Yes , around horse’s it’s a big no to wear open toed shoes, it has to be covered shoes or jodhpur boots when working with horses seems common-sense If horse steps accidentally on your foot it does happen and it’s not the horses fault a child always needs supervision

[@s0rel07]

The horse is having a lovely nap , they lock their stifle/hock and sleep standing up l am just loving seeing the horses on a long rein and so relaxed 🫶🏻

[@rexdriver57]

I felt badly for that poor trooper in the tunnel, he was being swarmed.

[@DMAC1301]

I’m always disappointed to see how many people see the sign, know they are not to touch but still somehow see they don’t need to follow the clearly defined rule, expectation of behavior. Somehow so many people think oh I know I’m not supposed but but I can I can do it anyway and somehow it’ll be ok. wtf? I mean what the actual FFFFFFFF?

[@HJKelley47]

What they feel is those rules are for others, but obviously not for meeeee!

[@donnatoye7915]

From working with horses they dont like poking, touching with there hands out , it looks like a threat to them. Some dont mind it depends on the personality of horse. You still dont need to touch. There on duty. To much touching they get antsy to much crowding.

[@sued616]

Horses alot calmer now,guards ,horses stunning ,good video john

[@Maureen-r7w]

That was unbelievable! People assume too much!!! All I can do is shake my head!😮🤯

[@Galaxys765-b8z]

Thanks John as always everyone you are loved ❤

[@nicolak1]

MOVE OUT THE WAY... Love it!

[@LynnL3588]

OMG. What is wrong with that idiot going through the box beside Wombat. I sure wish the trooper had seen that. 😮

[@sandraback7809]

It doesn’t matter if it’s a groom off duty, people see the horse being touched by someone who looks like a member of the public and they will copy………..and there you go 🤷‍♀️. All over the horse. 🤨

[@j.103]

Exactly what I see too…..it only takes one and then the sheep just follow suit…..

[@stealthangel4402]

And that's what happens when there's rules for some but not for others 😐 Who were the ladies that the one trooper allowed to pet his horse? Everyone after that just thought it was okay for them to as well 🤔The lady trooper's horse made me giggle, all zoned out...do they sleep standing? 😄 And where is Ormonde...please bring him out, we miss him!

[@monicawarner4091]

Yes, horses can and do sleep standing up. The two ladies the Trooper allowed to stroke the horse were off-duty Troopers. They still shouldn't have been touching it. It sets a bad example.

[@BritGirl-fg9gj]

​@@monicawarner4091Exactly. They should know better and set an example, not break the rules in front of the tourists.😊

[@s0rel07]

Yes they have the ability to lock their hock and sleep, they do sleep laying down however it’s instinctive to sleep standing up unless the horses are in a herd, l hope that helps x

[@asaholmgren3796]

It seems like meny people lacks the ability to read, help them by shouting out loud trooper 😅. You don´t touch a Servicedog, that goes for working horses as well. Keep your hands to your self!

[@patin319]

I agree with signs on both sides of the box ……..!❤

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

Can’t believe all those people standing both sides of the boxman as he is going into the box, it is a miracle no one got trampled by the horse

[@lindajames8082]

If that usual lady Police Officer was there she would not stand any nonsense x

[@kathellison8084]

She's great , but does deserve a day off 😁

[@bibakroll8999]

Do you describe the men as "Gentlemen Police Officers"?

[@debbystewart4554]

Yes, identical signs on each side of the horse.

[@jaynesmalley9718]

Ormonde has the best and most effective way of stopping people touching.

[@Sportzz22]

Morning John…perhaps you didn’t see…but the tour guide yelled at the girl because she touched the horses muzzle when he looked her way. Perhaps the girl was part of her group. It is so wonderful to see the guards actually telling “No touching”! The horses seem so much more peaceful 😊 Don’t mean to contradict you…but I think you missed the girl touch the horse. I hope you’ll forgive my impertinence 😊

[@nevillewissmann9605]

I agree. The tour guide lady was only offering good advice. She wasn’t yelling.

[@PaulaJoDavis]

I saw her touch the horse's muzzle also. I think that's what the tour guide was referring to and her standing SO close to the horse.

[@bingbong46]

If those girls were known to,the trooper why oh why were they touching the horses , they must know that just encourages others to do the same . Trooper should have told them off straight away . Bad form from those girls .

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

Not just the Blues leading John but the female Blues

[@kathellison8084]

Just a quick reminder to everyone asking " where are the new signs ? " Please always check the video description at the top , the date of filming is always included , thank you 😊

[@maryannec.moravec6289]

It’s so important to have consistent enforcement. This is a great step forward. Yes, absolutely signs needed on each side of the boxes.

[@ClaudiaThomas-c7d]

💯

[@lwallis62]

OMGosh love your channel and commentary. You have the best laugh ever. Hello from Florida.😊

[@richardjohnson5529]

The Horse with the lady Trooper has a Ormonde like pose, but without the biting.

[@jodidelacruz7399]

Good Morning John...Have A Safe And Awesome Day ALOHA From Hawaii ❤❤❤❤

[@christinewhitfeld7939]

Oh that conjures up such exotic pictures in my mind!!😊

[@barbaraevans5281]

If those ladies can touch the horse then everybody will touch them. It's got to go for everybody.

[@Nickyd8539]

The guard should be transferred to mucking out duty and not sitting on the horse. Just plain dumb. Also what happened to the horse head sign with the red slash?

[@jo4vt]

@@Nickyd8539 This was filmed on August 7th, the day before the new white signs went up. The girls were off-duty guards touching the horse. Tourists took advantage, but the guard on the horse set them right as soon as his colleagues left.

[@uteswan49]

troopers got to treat everyone the same no exception, otherwise tourists coming up get confused

[@jo4vt]

@@uteswan49 The off-duty troopers could have identified themselves and asked tourists for space to talk to the on-duty trooper. Then tourists wouldn’t get confused.

[@florencehaymer1218]

​TOURISTS HAVE BRAINS, THEY KNOW BETTER

[@kateking3953]

....she didn't scream at everyone John. She told a woman who was touching the horse that it wasn't fair to the horse or the trooper. And it isn't as you've said many many times, and we all say it on here.

[@BlueIsis433]

Unfortunately it does send a mixed message when they see some people able to touch the horse and they are not in uniform. I believe just many of the LG have said no to touching the horse as B&R as those that have turned a blind eye. I think it must be difficult for the troopers to have to do a complete 180 and say you can't touch when previously they had said you can. The troopers need to get used to the new rule as much as the tourists. But there is definitely a lot less touching, even more since the new sign with the horses head.

[@carolynwalker9920]

It looks like the guards are more relaxed and the horses too❤❤❤

[@ElaineShiers-Garcia-z5r]

We see this trooper often smiling. Great personality

[@pennyring5792]

Id love to hear the troopers bellow Dont touch the horse like they did when tourists touched the reins. 😂

[@PaulaJoDavis]

I don't think they have to "bellow" but if they very loudly said, "Don't touch!!" I think that would be enough. Then everyone within hearing distance would know NOT to touch the horse.....maybe?

[@Annamae-b9m]

If the females who touched the horse were in fact connected to the cavalry it still sets a poor example as people see it and follow suit.

[@danielruiz3443]

That trooper should be reprimanded for allowing friends to touch the horses. This is still not consistent in this individual case. All that happened as soon as he allowed it was massive attempts to touch his horse. Overall there is much improvement and other Troopers are setting good examples. Consistency is the objective.

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Those ladies shouldn't be touching the horse. It sets a bad example. Now the tourists are touching the horse.

[@beckysingleton596]

The guards have the best seat in the house. Imagine the conversations they hear & the arguments, etc. All the weirdos roaming around.

[@jennyduncalf5748]

My mum used to call it people watching, she would quite happily sit and wait for someone for example at a dentists, so she could sit and people watch

[@jgwood10]

I wonder if the troopers compare notes when their hour is up. 😂

[@beckysingleton596]

@@jgwood10 probably! They probably get a good laugh sometimes 😂

[@beckysingleton596]

@@jennyduncalf5748 I do that when I go to a restaurant or anywhere really. If I'm with someone, we laugh at things people do. Lol!

[@kathellison8084]

One of my favourite pastimes , people watching 😁

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

Great part two love watching your videos

[@LynnL3588]

Hi John. Aha. There is part two from the other day. Before the no touch dinosaur sign. lol I do think it has been better. It will take time and there will always be a few that touch. 😊

[@suehayward656]

I was thinking about the group of Ladies a few weeks ago wearing t-shirts saying "DON'T TOUCH THE REINS" They'll have to get new t-shirts now lololol

[@jo4vt]

@@suehayward656 There was a group of ladies who made custom DTTRs t-shirts? Was it in a video?

[@suehayward656]

@@jo4vt yeah. A few weeks ago.

[@Turbogran]

David Livingston, Scottish physician and explorer discovered the Zambezi River in Africa. Please pronounce the letter “z” the British way: as zed, not zee which is American. From a proud Canadian.🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@karenc.9505]

Absolutely love this guard you are focusing on 😊

[@MichelleWooding-ur1vd]

Yes you are right this trooper is a gent My favourite of all the Blues and adapting to the new rules brilliantly Thanks as always John for your fantastic videos😊❤

[@lindasharpe1233]

Have a lovely weekend John x Horses seem calmer but I bet there will see be people who touch lol ❤

[@jo4vt]

44:22 That’s the guy who went through the box right past horse with his kid a few minutes ago. Now he’s standing there right next to guard while police are trying to talk to him, just listening to their conversation.

[@Nickyd8539]

Yes and the guard should be fired and replaced by one that will do his job of enforcing the rules. He looked the other way while a man and his son went thru the horse box. What the hell is going on with these guards not enforcing the rules ?

[@jo4vt]

@@Nickyd8539 She didn’t see them go through the box.

[@kathellison8084]

I presume Nicky you have eyes in the back of your head !

[@sandimccracken2781]

They need to have the signs on both sides of each horse.

[@mariaharrison7228]

Agree, with everyone crowding on busy days, need signs both sides.

[@AngelaWalsh-c5p]

I'm loving this video it seems the new sign is working there's one horse trying to have a nap and thehorse on the right seems relaxed the lady guard is really nice the other guard has a lovely smile and looks happy john your having fun watching and laughing i love your channel im watching from North west london

[@CarolineHeath-k4y]

Good Afternoon John.

[@richardjohnson5529]

I would have thought that the Blues and Royals should use Mr Ormonde more as he would have inforced the rules better than some of the Troopers do, especially as they have brought him over in the first place.

[@lindamorris8706]

I would love to have a photo standing by a trooper, and would actually pay to do so xxxx

[@petervankauwenbergh3375]

Horses are magnificent, beautiful creatures. They are also so graceful.

[@danielruiz3443]

Thanks! We love your videos.

[@LondonCityWalks]

My pleasure Daniel. Thank you for your support! ❤️👍🏻

[@pglen6042]

Thank you John

[@heatherharvey3129]

Zambezi/Zambesi River - flows through what are now several countries that were various colonies and protectorates during the Boer Wars.

[@sandraback7809]

I’m with the shouty lady😂. That’s me from the sofa😂😂😂😂😂

[@terminalfrost3645]

what was shouty lady saying?

[@luzifahell1993]

@@terminalfrost3645 "Don't touch my hubby!"

[@terminalfrost3645]

@@luzifahell1993 time stamp?

[@sydneycopsey1190]

this is not setting a good example all those people pawing the horse it opened the flood gates! consistency needed and no exceptions.!!! what do people think if there appears rules for one and not another!...... two teir system? but then there does seem to be that system developing in this country! I think some of the horses though are wondering why they aren't getting the petting!

[@lindaT8512]

I love your impromptude dialogue between the guards. You absolutely get me laughing out loud to myself.

[@susanwhetton1594]

John, did you see the tourist straighten up the sign ? 👏👏👏

[@s0rel07]

I love seeing the horses so relaxed, it’s such a difference , all the hands touching the horses especially around sensitive areas the horses’ were throwing their heads and that becomes a problem with schooling and the Guard getting stressed , l’m pleased it’s consistent and just as I said that hands over the horse, it has to be rules and consistency and consequences Do NOT TOUCH THE HORSE it cannot be any clearer than that, lovely to be back after long duty John , missed your high quality videos , 🫶🏻

[@gloriusnature]

When the guards let one person do it, everyone quickly piles on. The mauling begins once again.

[@nettygallagher2724]

I think there should a sign should be at each side of box with pic too showing horse and a cross over to show don't touch the horse.

[@Stillwater933]

I want to see it enforced for all. If that blond lady was a guard, she should take her friends to the stables. Sets a bad president and others don't know she is affiliated. 😢

[@monicawarner4091]

I agree. There should be no exceptions to the rules. (I think you mean *precedent though. 😊)

[@Stillwater933]

@monicawarner4091 yes I did. Can't trust spell check. Glad you got my drift. 🤣🤣

[@montythepoodlepup9634]

Might have to subscribe as love videos and sense of humour is hilarious and definitely agree with when you're cross!! Visited London few years ago with my best friend over 30 years my senior, she would literally have loved your channel 😂😊😮😂😂😂

[@Pagan6979-be6ct]

After the Gatesman left, the Boxman kept his sword at the "carry " position for several more mins. Not unusual I guess. Penny for his thoughts as he broke out in grins 22:39 onwards over something only he knows 😉 What the... the Guard at left can tick that one off of her bucket list. Ruddy heck the police not in crowd control with that horse change, never seen that happen before. My Fave Trooper "Iceman" having to shout out at the disorganised lines of tourons. John you were in the right place to catch that one for sure. Thank you for naming Trooper Zambezi, I had him on my unknowns list for awhile. Enjoyed, kiwi 😊

[@Colourmad314]

Love watching the tourists & how they forget they are on camera. Sign should read soldiers bite occasionally ….

[@helenhallwood3580]

And some members of the public

[@hazel1605]

John, I have seen horses loaded at the front before, they came out of the stable gate a bit further down. They had leg protection on. 😊

[@LynnL3588]

Hahahha. Hi Charlie. I believe you have the horses correct. ✅ 😂. Wombat and Valerian. 😊

[@HelenK646]

Some idiots don't even read the sign that is there , so having 2 signs will not make a difference . Like one gentleman said in 1 video "WHAT SIGN". Some think the signs are not meant for them.