Mano a Mano: King's Troop Showdown: Tourists vs the Scorching Heat - What Happens Next?!

[@Jjudes9665]

Notice how the horse immediately honed in on the jerking movements of the disabled man?? It was in that split second the horse understood the man and his abilities and saw him as a gentle person and no threat whatsoever. We severely underestimate the intelligence of our fellow creatures.💞🇬🇧

[@dolliemaesone]

So true and they are so gentle with children 😊

[@snowflakemelter1172]

You made that up though.

[@lorraineprahm5461]

There needs to be a guard standing next to every horse to protect it as guards anc police seem incapable of asserting authority

[@trinastrong6561]

Also, have you notice how mellow they are around kids? I don't think I've ever seen a horse bite a child or handicapped person. We don't deserve animals...

[@kerrydoutch5104]

I wouldnt trust every horse with every child. But a horse I had was over reactive to lots of things. Not frightened or abused. Just a drama queen. But if there kids in her paddock she was totally the reverse. Quiet tolerant patient. They know.

[@micheledavis3735]

I cannot lie...this soldier duo has my heart and even undying gratitude from across the pond!❤

[@obxrn2002]

It’s a shame that the guards and horses have to be treated like it’s a petting zoo. They really should have a barrier around them to keep the tourist back.

[@expatmoose]

How can the horse flee if it ever needed to? horse and rider could then be Injured …. But yes I agree something should be done 👍🏻

[@angelacalais6449]

It's a disgrace that so very many people where never taught by their elders the meaning of respect; and not to behave so entitled and disrespectful. Bless the King's Guard and their horses and keep them safe.❤❤❤

[@jimbomaltby4457]

Noticable isn't it? All the tourists want a photo of themselves standing by a guard in full uniform seated on a horse, yet so few ever seem to look at the guard and say 'Thank you' afterwards. Mannerless wretches.

[@tradeladder146]

Foreigners. 🤦‍♂

[@bobrail733]

NEXT it will giving them a tip 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@davereynard]

It can go the other way though - I once had a tourist put three pound coins down my boot! When it came to dismounting at the end of the guard, my heel dug into them as I hit the ground!! Interesting concept on tipping the entertainment I guess!!

[@sandib4234]

Boy isn't that the truth I've watched a lot of these and I've only seen a handful say Thank you I think that's terrible.

[@dolliemaesone]

They’re just part of the photo background! So sad

[@missjones9224]

The guards are amazing the horses are simply wonderful. Hats off to you all .

[@LondonWalk100k]

Thank you so much 😀

[@caramarris392]

Those guards look so incredibly young! Think about the really hard training they've gone through, successfully, to be allowed to sit on a horse at horse guards. I'm so full of admiration for these young people! The UK should be so proud.

[@dolliemaesone]

She’s a female guard and looks young ❤

[@marywood6270]

​@@dolliemaesonea lot of the kings troop are female.

[@Mounhas]

They are excellent role models.

[@jean6872]

We all must get old, Cara. Then the guards look like schoolchildren.

[@rubydazzler]

I was wondering if this one was on work experience from school. Looks about 15!

[@Mounhas]

Must seem a long hour but it’s part of their duty whilst the Lifeguards and the Blues& Royals (and their horses) are having a break. Nice to see so many young women in the troop.

[@marywood6270]

A lot of the gunners are women, its so lovely to see ❤

[@susieowens3]

Why do people have to keep touching that gorgeous horse just have no respect😠😠😠🐴🐴🐴❤❤❤❤

[@dianapeek6936]

It start with tolerating tourists, then disliking them, then wanting to shout, "go home and leave them alone" then frankly now I can't abide them, regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity or what ever. Most are downright ignorant. And to all those people who just stand there, staring like ninnies, yes it's a HORSE for heavens sake.

[@mairim4578]

😂😂😂well said.

[@peggymcd4939]

🤣😂😅. Perfect. Not Mr Ed. Old USA show.

[@B.landon]

Excellent work by these new guards and horses👍👍

[@bernadettevelasco6323]

A gentle recording could be played to remind tourists "hands off". Please respect these beautiful, extremely strong animals. This guard is very patient.

[@j.ksmith7432]

In how many different languages? Nana Mouskouri is the one for that job!

[@John-G]

The tourists are allowed to "touch" the horses, within reason, and if they overstep the mark as happens very, very occasionally, then the riders are allowed to give them an appropriate warning - some do quietly, some less so. If you don't agree, write to the MoD but bear in mind that for over 99% of the time every day there isn't even any clickbait. It's a problem manufactured by KZbinrs to get hits and monetise something out of nothing.

[@Fatatua]

Not a bad idea.

[@John-G]

@@Fatatua if it was policy, and if it was a problem - but it's neither. Edit: FWIW, though, the signage is terrible and badly needs updating and tidying up.

[@margaretpoliseno9520]

Tourism brings income to country

[@AngelaWalsh-c5p]

It's nice to see the police officers are helping the soldiers guards and horses

[@sarahb2623]

Can you imagine how many soaps, shower gels, shampoos, perfumes, fabric softeners, laundry soaps, hair sprays, aftershaves, men's colognes, sunblockers, deodorants, antiperspirants and body sweat scents these horses have to smell and mentally process in one hour? Makes my head spin. 😢

[@mprice4334]

Yes - it must be horrible. Then add whatever food materials are on their grabbing hands & the clothes that they force close to the horses. Grease lingers on skin & fabric, despite people trying to be clean

[@TheLadyAnt1]

I wonder how many of the guards wish they could do a bit of slice 'n' dice?

[@chriskelly4894]

What does slice and dice mean in slang? To slice and dice is to break a body of information down into smaller parts or to examine it from different viewpoints so that you can understand it better. ?

[@Laraine3]

Yep and / or a sharp crack down the head with a stirrup iron.

[@verali164]

They have a sword and a bit of slicing and dicing on somebody annoying would take away some of the boredom .

[@j.ksmith7432]

The Guards would have to wake up for that.

[@ajay-vu6or]

Good boy!! You tell the tourists to quieten down and leave you alone! 💙

[@maritzaschythe5000]

Por favor Turistas tengan mas respeto con el Caballo, no tienen que estar tocandolo todo el tiempo. 😢

[@cpparkinson5109]

These horses and their Soldier partner are brilliant, I'm particularly impressed with this section of armed guards. These horses appear very inquisitive to their surroundings the going ons of these people and not upset even with the cheek of the overcrowding. Majority of people are respectful. They go up they get the picture, they stroke the horse and they move on... Then we've the asshats that move in and shove themselves in for the picture in front of others or don't have respect to read the horses language and rudely have no respect for others never mind the soldier and horse on duty. These Cleveland bays are exceptional in behaviour. If they didn't like this from tourists they would prevent them. Gives the horses something to watch all these tourists, probably less boring than no one there at all.

[@pamplant3610]

The horses are not Cleveland Bays. They are a different breed from Ireland.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Irish Draught or ID crosses from Ireland. Not Cleveland Bays although the Queen was supportive of that breed. Both lots are handsome horses.

[@jeanettesellwood9762]

That horse had a wicked sense of humour 😅 and also knew who he liked & didn't like 😊❤

[@cpparkinson5109]

@@pamplant3610 no, they do use cleveland bays. In fact there is two in this troop that reflect the breeding standard perfectly. Maybe not these two, granted they might not be full. In fact the Queen gifted this regiment a CB in 2011. Her father bred them she conserved the breed.

[@terrijohnson-uo7eg]

These horses may be experiencing a new place and want to neigh to see if other horses are near by for a response from the other horse!

[@joymaxfield7589]

If only the horses could talk,and say get off .👍👍

[@patriciadavis2506]

watch closely, they dotell people to get off, trounle is folks don't know how horses speak 😮

[@rosalindpugh4717]

Love how vocal the RHA horses are, talking to each other, probably saying go away away you stupid people and leave us alone

[@janicevanderbur3430]

😂😂😂

[@krzysamm7095]

Imagine if every person that passes you thinks they can touch or scratch you? I never pet, scratch or do anything with an animal without first asking the owner and if it is a working animal such as above I would never interfere. They really need a sign stating no touching the horses or the guards. That is just disrespectful

[@story_Tailer]

The second horse has gotten a smell of something or possibly can see the other horse...very vocal i love it...these horses seem to be more calmer than the other ones

[@Rumbletummy117]

This wasn't a confrontation. The guard merely asked the tourist to move back & he did.

[@trishstikkelman7129]

Absolutely gorgeous both horses and guards , good morning chatterbox 🤗💖

[@LondonWalk100k]

Thank you! 🤗

[@kalvinnoble488]

Agrees whole-heartedly!! The Guards and their horses look and act very sharp and professional! Thank you both from Eastern Canada.

[@peggymcd4939]

Amazing stamina & patience of horses & guards. 👍👍

[@LondonWalk100k]

Yes they are!

[@lesleymitcheson8439]

I don’t know why people feel the need to have their picture taken! Isn’t it enough just to take a picture of guard and horse doing their duty?

[@ritapitt8273]

These beautiful horses are definitely more vocal 😊

[@LondonWalk100k]

Definitely!

[@ditzygypsy]

When the replacement guard and horse moved in, I could tell he had a friend he wanted to be with by the way he was acting, but I thought it was the horse that was leaving the arch. Only to discover that it’s the horse in the arch on the other side of the gate! They were commiserating together, lol.

[@GlendaRatcliffe]

These horses are so vocal its ace they are beautiful

[@janettesinclair6279]

Many of the passers-by just want to give the horse a quick pat on the way past almost like a token "for luck" not even for a photo. They are not really interested in these beautiful animals. There should be a "no touch" notice on the wall (in several languages).

[@rosesmith6208]

what a beautiful horse my goodness!!

[@LondonWalk100k]

You are so kind 👍❤️

[@marywood6270]

Saw a pic of one the other day, its coat was gleaming in the sunshine, made it look like its coat had been polishing

[@wilmavantrier2998]

Seems this horse wants attention preferably from other horses and communication is always the best way for telling ❤❤❤

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Too many people.That horse looked back almost to say that he wanted to go back. I don't blame him.

[@rubythomas6253]

I love the ladies

[@lindakerr9251]

man do I lv hearing the sounds of horses💕

[@daisyduck22]

I do to and the way they move their ears when there is a new sound.

[@elizabethmeador1947]

Lol some people stare at the horse like it's going to do a magic trick

[@mariannehutchison5487]

Hands Off !!!!

[@karenbishop5885]

Most people have never been close to a horse, and think they are being kind…and horses noses are so soft. Another magnificent horse, and love the uniform .

[@joannicholson3030]

These horses are very vocal, love it.

[@moviemaker159]

Those horses are so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@LondonWalk100k]

I think so too!👍

[@christinemorgan5278]

Those neck markings ❤

[@Mojo-t8w]

I wonder how these people would feel if some stranger rubbed a hand on their neck and nose, the horse is telling you not to touch.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Most people are ignorant as regards to animals.

[@sued616]

Surely you can get a photo without touching the horse.

[@paulinedawson2017]

Love this horsss mottled marking on it neck plus looks like a little black mo on top lip 😍 calling his stablemates

[@AuntSally1]

I think the guards and horses have far more patience than I would have. There should be a notice saying ‘Do Not Touch The Horses’ and a red line drawn across the pavement in front of the guard and horse saying ‘Do Not Cross’

[@carlaburgoon744]

Most of these tourists are so goofy and embarrassing.

[@roboman34]

great work , stay safe take it easy xoxoxoxoxo

[@LondonWalk100k]

Thank you! You too!

[@rubykipper136]

beautiful horse

[@LondonWalk100k]

I think so too!👍❤️

[@mafiyashild]

What is the name of the king's female guard at minute 0:36? Including social media.

[@ingridbaasbecking2999]

I love these Cleveland Bay horses. How on earth do the guards cope with the heat in those uniforms?

[@Jjudes9665]

Practice. British armed forces are trained in all weather conditions. Soldiers are often sent on very long arduous runs in full combat gear carrying up to 50lbs in their backpacks. So it’s no surprise really that they cope in uniform on hot days. However it’s not unusual for some soldiers to succumb to excessive heat exhaustion in the summer months.

[@Roheryn100]

They aren’t Cleveland Bays.

[@Bandomeme]

At least they don’t have to wear bearskins!

[@janedwards5292]

They are Irish draught or ID crosses from Ireland.

[@snowflakemelter1172]

​@@Jjudes9665nonsense.

[@AngelaWalsh-c5p]

The tourists need to be told to leave the horse and guard alone while it's hot and every other time

[@jopool5840]

To some people, believe it or not, they have never seen a horse, much less That close!

[@annwoodruff827]

Police where, when. The horse did the best control of tourist. I guess, that says it all!

[@suzannecooke2055]

maybe the photographer would do a survey..."where are you from?...Is this your first time seeing a horse?"

[@atrinder8944]

How about a sign saying, this horse has bitten four fingers off this year.

[@suzannecooke2055]

I am trying very hard to understand the motivation of people mobbing this guard just to stroke a horses nose or get a pic while they touch it! No courtesy whatsoever.

[@ASaaaxxx]

Me too .. just don’t understand it at all

[@tiffany123178]

There needs to be another sign: DO NOT TOUCH HORSE

[@ASaaaxxx]

Which they will all ignore

[@margaretpoliseno9520]

Smartest one in crowd is the Horse

[@ladonnarector2564]

Beautiful

[@ellenlyons7413]

bless the ones that keep their distance and keep their hands to themselves, the guards must so appreciate the few moment when they have no one pawing at their horses.

[@annpartoon5300]

having watched a lot of these I notice the larger the blaze the larger the personality of the horse

[@juliea2854]

Those poor horses! Mobbed by people who have no respect for those doing a job! Stay back and hands off!

[@lisaapodaca]

First time i heard a guards horse whinnie!

[@lindalala5813]

Not a petting zoo..the Guard and Mount are on duty..he's thinking..don't they read?

[@georgebarnes8163]

Read what?

[@jackio46]

Youngest age for a guard is about 17-18. They earn about $19.75 (US) per hour, shift before breaks are 45 minutes. Guards for life (even if disabled) with no mandatory retirement age.

[@caramarris392]

They also have to clean and polish their tack and their uniforms, and muck out the stables, feed and groom the horses, exercise the horses, etc. They work a long day for their salary, not hourly, pay!

[@jackio46]

@@caramarris392 their salary is the equivalent of what I stated but it also depends on their rank and time in the service. I get paid a salary too but I can break it down to what it would be hourly as well.

[@grandmajane2593]

I certainly wouldn't do that for a measly 19.75 dollars and hour. No way!

[@zmansgrl]

Why did the horses and uniforms change? Do they change when there is a new king/queen?

[@Roheryn100]

Of course not ! The Queen died last September. This is the King’s Troop; they relieve the Household Cavalry for summer holidays.

[@juliawigger9796]

No. The other horses are given a well deserved rest, they are at a beach playing in the sea, and galloping freely around paddocks. Well looked after.❤

[@Rotisda]

Why do parents insist on shoving their children next to a 1500 pound animal.

[@kbeau9538]

It was feeling a little horse!😂

[@vickimcconaghy326]

Boy he is a talker 🐎

[@rubydazzler]

These scenes of people mobbing the poor horse, I can feel my blood pressure increasing. Why doesn't someone stop them?

[@carolynmurtaza1180]

Why the different uniform change ? Is it because of the heat or something else ??

[@georgebarnes8163]

Different Branch of the Army

[@marywood6270]

This is the Kings troop, they pull the gun carriages, they take over the guard duty at horse guards whilst the Hcav are on holidays or doing others duties else where, the blues and royals are either in Germany, musical ride, or Edinburgh..

[@evangiles4403]

No there are three to four regiments that make up the household guard and each has their own distinct uniform

[@marywood6270]

@@evangiles4403 no, there are only two cavalry regiments. The Blues and royals and The Lifeguards.. The footguards, coldstream, welsh,irish etc do not provide guard are horse guards, they provide the guard at buckingham palace, windsor and other royal palaces.

[@georgebarnes8163]

there is a total of 7 regiments@@evangiles4403

[@normacotter3377]

The tourist are like vultures just waiting to pounce

[@Fatatua]

Perhaps a sign saying "One at a Time," would help with the chaos?

[@marywood6270]

No one would read it😢

[@Joyfullscroll]

The Rudeness of them all. The Trooper and horse Boxed in.

[@Fishhead217]

These people are absolutely obtuse! Can’t they see the horse doesn’t want to be touched over and over again? Drives me insane!

[@camillagorham1673]

Perhaps you need to find another thing to watch before you do go insane.

[@Fishhead217]

@@camillagorham1673 oh for God’s sake! You really needed to say this?

[@camillagorham1673]

@@Fishhead217 sure did someone had to.

[@Fishhead217]

@@camillagorham1673 why?

[@camillagorham1673]

@@Fishhead217 because we don't want you to go insane so stop watching and all will be good.

[@barbarawatson8540]

Gosh I luv this horse so vocal Get Off

[@graham1306]

And they get home and tell everyone when they show a photo. Hey look, ‘ I stood by a horse’ Who’s the dumb one now, ME.....

[@lexiebear55]

Beautiful horses 🐎 but must be so hot for both of them, there saddles don't look as comfy as the household guards

[@Roheryn100]

Most saddles do not have sheepskin pads.😊

[@LondonWalk100k]

Yes they do

[@marywood6270]

​@@Roheryn100ive noticed how much smaller their saddle is, also has what looks like a horn shape at the back.

[@justme2423]

What is the significance of the new look in uniforms? I am guessing it has to do with rank.

[@kathellison8084]

These are from The Royal Horse Artillery taking the place of The Lifeguards and Blues and Royals who are away on holiday .

[@moyawoolloff7712]

That poor beautiful horse is saying leave me alone give me a break,surely the public can take a hint,oh know I forgot there idiots,beautiful horse and guard they all do such a fantastic job all these foreigners they make me sick how they carry on,godbless all the kings guards and beautiful horses ❤❤❤ xxxx

[@wenburke7974]

A horse walked into the bar, and the bartender said hey why the long face?

[@amandapablo2833]

What is equally odd to me is the way they line up and just stare at the horse and guard. What do they expect them to do. Well, they are doing it. Nothing more to see here move along!

[@here_we_go_again2571]

I have seen that sort of thing at events where mounted police are present. (i.e. just looking at the horse) I have to say the guards and horses are gorgeous.

[@bonnieweeks7601]

I wish I got paid every time someone said petting zoo.

[@knowledge-seeker-x7u]

Do the Cleveland Bays naturally have manes? They looked bound or even shaved??

[@marywood6270]

Their manes are shaved/hogged, stops it getting trapped in their saddlery for pulling the gun carriages i guess

[@pamelalmcginnis2179]

Excuse me people, this is not a petting zoo. Leave the horse alone.

[@georgebarnes8163]

But it is a petting zoo.

[@janetrose9039]

Please can someone tell me why kings guards are wearing different uniform s n have different colour horses

[@barbarapearce9738]

The one's on here today are the King's Hussars, different to the usual guards. Have a google.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

These are the Royal Horse Artillery. They pull the light gun carriages when you usually see them. Same breed as the Cavalry Blacks but smaller and quicker for their work. Can be chestnut, bay, brown or black. Fine horses. They fill in for the others when they go to the country and beach for R&R and training.

[@j.ksmith7432]

The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery are relieving The Household Cavalry possibly because they’ve gone on their summer break.

[@mprice4334]

So many parents place or even push a child closer to the horse than they are. It is difficult to see a 50-100 pound child shoved within inches of a 1000 pound horse that is doing its best not to accidentally bang its giant skull on a tender human. Have you ever been struck on the chin/head/face by a well-meaning horse when you came too close? Pain & bleeding & possibly bone/cartilage fractures.

[@carolsmart238]

Love hearing the horse sound off at the tourists while keeping an eye on them! That sure helps keep them away. 🤗

[@hihosilverlining]

It would be so nice to hear the occasional please…or a decent thank you ! Just occasionally you’ll see an acknowledgment….

[@gloriadierwechter8569]

No one should be able to touch the horse !!!

[@johnepifanio4015]

I watch this video and others like this and I can't help but think it is entirely possible for a civilization to collapse.

[@Patricia-if5cv]

That poor horse! So many people touching his/her head non-stop. I feel sorry that tourists just grab at the beautiful creature.

[@ladonnarector2564]

So hot and crowding that poor horse. I would definitely put a stop to that

[@berthabegley9950]

That horse is calling for Princess Catherine 😂😂 where is she?

[@susanhenshaw1271]

That poor horse is pissed off

[@ness8802]

I've not seen this Gaurd or uniform and that horse before !

[@ASaaaxxx]

It’s a different Troop these are the Kings Troops, as the lifeguards are on holiday for a few weeks

[@sandydog7449]

Are these the same guards,I don’t understand the different uniforms.

[@ASaaaxxx]

This is the kings Troop they take over for a few weeks in the summer to give the Lifeguards a break

[@sandydog7449]

@@ASaaaxxx Thank you

[@cypherknot]

These are different horses and different guards. Why the switch?

[@Johnny_Is_Dead]

The Lifeguards and the Blues and Royals of the Household Cavalry - the guards you usually see here, have gone with their horses for a little holiday, so the Kings Troop take over while they’re away 😊

[@juliawigger9796]

The other horses have gone to the beach to swim and play. Not kidding

[@marywood6270]

​@@juliawigger9796not all have this year, blues and royals have either gone to germany or edinburgh.

[@juliawigger9796]

@@marywood6270 they change them around according to duties.

[@marywood6270]

​@@juliawigger9796its the musical ride that has gone to germany..

[@Yoyo-01]

Poor horse, having to deal with all those hands in it's face all day..and no gratitude shown to the guard either..bloody tourist's :D

[@LondonWalk100k]

Thanks for the view

[@AcerW-s9e]

Is the horse calling for the female soldier? He/she quieted down when the female soldier came over.

[@sandrabishop2287]

What is the reasoning behind the black horses and the bays?

[@LINDATHRALL-pb8zu]

🐎ES ARE VERY OBSERVING ANIMALS THEY VERY WELL KNOWN TO SAVE A LIFE OR TWO

[@katalinorosz8261]

Keep your hands away from the horse!

[@SusanSoCal1]

The poor horse. He is probably raw from all the touching at the end of the day. Seems cruel.