Shocking Moment Royal Guard FALLS OFF Horse!

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[@montyzumazoom1337]

That was very well controlled after the fall. Hats off to that soldier, he kept calm and maintained his dignity in the face of onlookers with mobile phones filming and taking photos. Well done and respect to that young man.

[@caroltapia3291]

Hope the young man was ok and his horse.

[@cyber8_8_8hg9]

But very badly controlled before the fall..This is what his superiors will analyze first of all - why he fell off his horse and whether he can even continue his career as a guard rider.. Sorry, but your comment is a little funny.. 😀😀 The royal guard needs good riders - but not "pro" "calm" fallers..😁😁

[@jjk2one]

@@cyber8_8_8hg9 This saddles are a balancing act

[@barbarasumby325]

Eh

[@elizabethdavie7874]

@@cyber8_8_8hg9He looks very young, maybe a new recruit. There’s alway someone to jump in and criticise, it could even have been faulty harness. I really hope his neck is OK. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇿❤️

[@sheliahanford2589]

I feel so sorry for the young man. But he kept his composure took care of himself. I was very proud of him. My heart goes out to him he's quite a gentleman.

[@CH-1962.]

👍🌹

[@luciaraquelgatto8887]

And so handsome! He cared the horse before his own personal equipmt

[@gailhedderman3713]

AGREE

[@alicebenoit3573]

Looks like someone may have forgotten to tighten their girth...but rider was calm and treated his horse well. 🐎 This experience will have a positive effect for this guard's future.

[@MidgeZA]

Hope he didn't get into too much trouble because the girth wasn't tightened & the saddle slipped. No way he could stay on. My grandfather saw a jockey whose saddle came loose near the winning post. He caught the saddle & managed to stay on & finish the race. Now that's true horemamship.

[@margaretflounders8510]

Exactly! I only just looked and it was obvious to me...

[@capitalresults]

Sometimes while saddling the horse it breathes in and holds its breath so the strap is not really tight. It is only a matter of time before you notice it is too loose and can turn upside down in a second

[@jeanmck1577]

Happens to all of us who have ever been around horses. Kept calm, gently caught his horse. Nicely done.

[@rhannay39]

Horse riders are like cyclists. Each is split into two groups: those who have fallen and those who are going to fall.

[@feynthefallen]

Bet you a beer he was still in for a fizzer, for the worst crime a horse guard can commit: Embarrassing the horse guards publicly.

[@lenarsa66]

Well, when the saddle turns like that, you fall. Saddle again and he should be ready to go.

[@YorkistRaven]

@@lenarsa66 aye, who tacked up the horse? The girth was loose.

[@jeanlamberty6490]

So agree, been there. Guard handled it beautifully, calmly, and gently with his mount.

[@carolegreen9938]

I hope he wasn't hurt. I loved the way he approached his horse to make sure it was OK.

[@MiltonNgaruhe]

As shocking as that was, it was also professionally handled with such grace and discipline. The young man was undoubtedly hurt, but he maintained his composure throughout. Bravo!

[@HughLlewellyn]

I was impressed with how quickly the horse settled with that awkward weight hanging off his side, and being loose. Stopped, waited quietly for his rider. These horses must have very extensive ground training before they're ridden to trust that way.

[@PsychicIsaacs]

No, if they’d had extensive groundwork, they wouldn’t spook. Ever.

[@shirleyanneyoung955]

@@PsychicIsaacs Even the best trained horse can get spooked.

[@margaretflounders8510]

BS..it can vary from hour to hour...@@PsychicIsaacs

[@katrinajohnson3776]

That had to hurt! One of his fellow men asked if he was alright. I love the way the guards always support one another.♥️👍

[@CelineLalla]

Yeah same I love how they support each other 🥰♥️😍💕

[@katrinajohnson3776]

@@CelineLalla It shows how much they actually respect and care about one another. It's so admirable.🤗♥️👍

[@laurabutts3027]

The support and respect for each other also on the other side of the pond here, in the United States we support our troops and encourage them also and they also support each other.

[@katrinajohnson3776]

@@laurabutts3027 I am an 11 year former U. S. Army wife. I know that too.

[@tippysdaddy7468]

@@laurabutts3027 Don't mention Vietnam.

[@e.wilson6428]

You ride, you fall. I can't count how many times I fell from my horse and these young people are much better riders than I was. I'm impressed with, even though the horse seemed nervous and confused, it remained with the rider. Evidence of its gentle nature and superb training.

[@jeanlamberty6490]

I totally agree with you, I had training in jumping, some barrel racing and I'm still impressed with them..... both horse and rider have the patience of a Saint with people....

[@iansalway2578]

P

[@shelleyholly58]

Magnificent I would love to visit 😍 😊 ❤

[@charleslong8870]

My wife (during her younger years) rode a great deal in Texas (western). She said you should never consider yourself a horseman unless you've come off at least 20 times. 😂😂😂

[@gracielagomez8622]

​@jeanlambert,,y6490

[@chyrlwillis9422]

Saddle was loose. No way he could stay on. Glad he & the horse are ok

[@MidgeZA]

Hope he didn't get into too much trouble because the girth wasn't tightened & the saddle slipped. No way he could stay on. My grandfather saw a jockey whose saddle came loose near the winning post. He caught the saddle & managed to stay on & finish the race. Now that's true horemamship.

[@CH-1962.]

Ja genau 👍🌹

[@susieowens3]

Aww that poor guard bless him hope hes ok 👍💕🎅🎄🐴

[@theadministrator-2994]

Npc?

[@suzannelacy8093]

Poor young man. It's so embarrassing when these things happen in public , my dog once dragged me along the beach which amused the onlookers . I broke my wrist but my pride hurt more at the time . He handled it so well. 🌹

[@canuckveteraneducator7670]

Handled very well. All is calm, and all is good. Well done!

[@susanbridges6554]

WOW! It takes courage to remain so calm and collected after being unhorsed in such a public manner. As a fellow rider, that has been unhorsed too many times-I salute you. Hope you are not too sore tomorrow-a hot bath and a stiff drink always helped me.

[@torrisimoneaux872]

I’ve fallen straight on my tailbone a many a time. It’s the love for our animal that gets us back on.

[@marisarap5788]

Poor man he handled it very well. What the guard felt inside was another matter.

[@lLynne.Garner]

Thought both horse and rider handled it extremely well, horse waited for his guard to collect him and guard was very professional and calm considering he just taken quite a fall.

[@maryskinner1329]

I remember Prince Harry falling off his horses more than 1/2a dozen times. This young man kept his cool where as Prince Harry turned and took his anger out on the horses. This man showed respect

[@jannepetersen4660]

I dont think he like animals at all, and he is very bad on horseback, some people never learn, maybe he should take a bike.....

[@newbengraham4775]

let me ask. what is with this hatred of harry and meghan?

[@jannepetersen4660]

@@newbengraham4775 I dont respect people with bad manners, and people who dont treat animals decent.....

[@sonjaschafer5342]

Prinz Harry war sein Leben lang wohlstandsverwöhnt. Solche Menschen haben kein Einfühlungsvermögen einem Tier gegenüber. Tierquälerischer Polosport und Treibjagd sagt alles. Da ist Empathie fehl am Platz.

[@PrivateNotes]

@@newbengraham4775because Harry is an absolute idiot when it comes to animals.

[@jobyjomarshy9019]

Awww bless that poor guard he looked a bit dazed to be honest and was he limping aswell poor lad, wonder what spooked the horse and had his saddle slipped aswell, just hope he's OK now.xx

[@Tellemore]

Yes, clearly the saddle slipped, which does suggest the girth either broke or wasn’t tightened sufficiently

[@jobyjomarshy9019]

@@Tellemore I thought it looked like it had slipped poor lad, he went down quite heavy on his side aswell, hope he was OK.

[@susan9188]

The horse felt the saddle slip which is why it was acting that way. The soldier that tacked him up will get a rollerking!

[@margaretgood580]

Poor Guard and horse, 🐴 I can't believe people walked over to take photos 🙄

[@margarete6888]

That was awful.

[@paperroses7615]

Very rude people ⚡ Not funny Me personally I rode dressage and western when I was younger I prefer a western saddle because for me I could secure it more Sometimes a horse with suck in or let out air and the saddle will slide like what happened to this guy You fall you get right back on! But the saddle was bothering the horse because it was moving so it started dancing around As soon as the horse started dancing around I'd go to the side and dismount and check it out I don't like English saddles because they tend to move slip alot at least for me Side saddle now riding one of those that's another ball game But this is my experience and that was Soo rude to go take pictures ⚡🔥

[@sassafrasstree7449]

People really are clueless and lack basic courtesy.

[@nancysouder5111]

I know, right?! Probably one of his most most embarrassing moments and people had to hurry to get a picture! How rude!!

[@pupperific]

That beautiful sweet horse did everything he could not to step on the guard! Good horse. The saddle didnt seem cinched correctly.

[@rochil]

Can you see is important to respect the King'guard . So beautiful horse. God bless then

[@mcwuff3456]

Oh, i'm so sorry for him and his horse. I hope they are ok. Well done This things happens from time to time

[@flossyflue4305]

He was so calm and calculated, well done.

[@jayjohnson8426]

The guard did a great job there was no way he was staying on but great job on how he handled it afterwards

[@paulap2377]

Poor Horse Guard went down with a smack but in one way was lucky he managed to slide down the Horse . Hope the Guard is OK and back on duty in no time . ❤🇬🇧❤🇬🇧 Thank you for the video ❤

[@RobinaDunstan]

He went down in the dirt thank goodness

[@ragland9658]

He knew he was going down, and was able to break his fall so he got a softer landing and, hopefully, didn’t hurt himself much but it looked like he might have had a bit sore right shoulder.

[@susan9188]

He slide because the saddle slipped because the girth strap was loose.

[@ritapitt8273]

These things happen! Bit embarrassing for the guard,but pleased both OK 👍

[@Justdocuments]

He handled that well. Hope he was ok.

[@doreenstone5334]

Well done for keeping your cool. He looks so young for such a responsible job. 👏👏👏

[@CelineLalla]

I hope he is ok 🥺

[@pamelanay2195]

He’s ok

[@geliconner9669]

@@pamelanay2195 Glad to hear he’s ok.

[@atlas8890]

poor guard. I hope he is ok!

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

He certainly is : he seems to be young ! 😊 👦

[@sueouzounis9439]

Like how he tended to his horse before himself.

[@sued616]

Felt for him but he handled with dignity ,stayed calm went on to do what was needed ,hope was ok ,well done

[@TheKingsGuardsChannel]

Yes, he did a fantastic job in maintaining his composure in this situation 👍 Thanks for watching! 👏

[@sherrieshatzen3801]

I didn't see a horse going crazy. I saw a horse that was being pretty well behaved given that his saddle wasn't cinched correctly & had slipped from his back to his side. Even when the rider, while still in the saddle, went down on the horse's side this horse did not freak out.

[@randiholbrook5849]

Horse was wound up - I don't think he spooked. The loose girth didn't help matters.

[@nancysouder5111]

​@@randiholbrook5849 I agree! The horse handled himself very well. Theses guards love the horses and treat them well. That establishes a great bond of trust. That could have turned out very bad if not for that.

[@laurasandell4790]

Can't believe there was no one to help that soilder

[@Greyhare]

Somebody forgot to tighten their girth 🤣

[@militarybandsuk]

Very Professional about it as always!

[@wendieinthewoods4739]

I actually had the privalige of stroking a kings guards horse today, they are beautiful well trained animals xxx

[@vetworker]

I’ve been thrown several times, it’s more embarrassing than painful most of the time.

[@Clara-ph7my]

It happens. Not that easy is it, when you are in the public eye all the time. The guard did what most professional people would do, dusted himself off, stayed calm, caught his mount and went off to sort the problem.

[@natonatter]

Looks like the girth wasn't tightened properly... Anyway, I don't want to be in the shoes of that trooper...

[@s0rel07]

loose girth, there will be a reprimand for that - back to schooling and tacking up

[@user-ho7mg9ol7w]

@@s0rel07 that'll be a groom, not the soldier. Soldier doesn't have time to look after a horse & polish his uniform! It's probably the horse has puffed itself out a bit while the groom was doing the girth up, so while it seemed like it was tight enough it wasn't. Considering the care taken over these horses, I'm wondering if the horse had a different groom & decided to show them who's boss

[@s0rel07]

@@user-ho7mg9ol7w the groom is the Guard, they do everything from mucking out to tacking up , it’s full duty not personal grooms the soldiers ( Guard’s start @0500 and go through to 0700 then to what duty they are assigned to and cleaning tack ) after their duty and feeding their own horses, we don’t have grooms

[@pamelanay2195]

@@s0rel07 that’s not I was told. They say it’s the groomer,the one in the military suits.

[@susan9188]

@@user-ho7mg9ol7w That's exactly what happened. The groom will get a rollerking!

[@debrabolton9372]

Horses can be very unpredictable. You need to be prepared for that. The young man handled it very well because it had to be painful. I took a few falls when I rode, luckily I was never injured. Just my pride. I adore horses.

[@williamhicken1206]

Hope the guard is OK. He looks so young! I know little about horses, but these things must happen from time to time.

[@elainecameron4024]

obviously amazing horsemanship and horse

[@gislhainejearey9059]

.... Reacted with dignity . Well done young man . ( ... We all fall , it is the way we straighten ourselves up that matters ..... Physically and otherwise , in life . ) ✨

[@barbaraengland7104]

Oh my word those people at the end going up to horse when it was only just calmed down! What were they thinking! It could have reared up again so easily

[@sylviamcgeary3587]

If it turns out he didn't tighten the girth he's in for a dressing down.

[@elizabethpratt3707]

Kept very calm, well done Sir. Horses have their own minds 🙋‍♀️👍

[@flossyflue4305]

I love watching these horses, so relaxing.

[@CH-1962.]

Alles gut,junger Soldat, super reagiert und lieb mit dem tollen Pferd umgegangen. 👍👍👍💐💐💐💐

[@phyllisholt4847]

Deepest respect to that young soldier. Grace under fire.

[@angelayancey8544]

WELL DONE 👏 ! Sir. People forget that this is a huge animal that does have a brain and emotion. LIKE HUMANS some days you can do it others not your day. Anybody have an idea why horse might have reacted this way? Seems rider handled situation very well 👏.

[@elizabethgrant70]

His girth was loose and his saddle slipped. Poor guy, I bet that hurt.

[@fresianunez7206]

Hasta los caballitos son educados . Seguro que ellos reciben mucho amor por lo q se mostró en el vídeo que se quedó ahí esperando su jinete.❤ Lindo . Amo estos animalitos. Y quién trata bien a estos hermosos animales.❤. Un abrazo desde chile.🇨🇱

[@debbiehollis5711]

Well he fell very gracefully.

[@catherinecooper1466]

Hoping they are both OK.

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

The saddle slipped so of course the poor young man fell.

[@rogenastyles9625]

Once the saddle slides round, there was no way he could stay on. I guess there is a lot of weight on it to with all the trimmings. He was very composed though.

[@cheryn9183]

Poor guy, well done for keeping cool. Hope you and horse are ok.

[@susanwebber9247]

I bet the poor Guard was mortified on the inside, but managed to keep control on the outside

[@dr.shahidkarim8420]

That’s a dignified way to handle a fall

[@Karen_DNP]

He fell quite gracefully tho the horse got in a few jerks. Very impressed how quickly he got up & collected his horse without a problem and walked head high from the arena to fix his horse’s tack & hopefully have his neck checked &/or iced b4 he had to come back out.😮 phew😅 Bravo, King’s 💂🏻‍♂️soldier & horse, Bravo! 👏🏻 🙌

[@jamesmyers9285]

Well done! This Soldier is quite the Gentlemen, well trained in maintaining his composure and handling his horse with dignity.

[@mered30]

Someone didn’t tighten the girth. I’ve fall the same way.

[@cardinalflower6959]

Thank you for explaining the problem for those of us who are not riders.

[@franticstorm7411]

No problem. we'll put it all back together and start again.

[@geliconner9669]

You mean all the King’s horses and all the King’s men? 😊

[@franticstorm7411]

@@geliconner9669 Not as such. More like in the traditions of the British army, when it goes wrong, and it sometimes will! we don't panic, we don't make a fuss, shake it off, simply take stock, access and sort it out. and, as it were. get back on the horse!

[@joanphilbin8210]

I am so glad that the young guard and the horse are both ok. Well done, both of them. It brings out the training, in the guard and the horse, and God bless them.

[@sassafrasstree7449]

Well done both rider and horse. So grateful nothing worse spooked the horse like dangling reins or caught horses hoof.

[@rhondaturner1661]

He came of because the saddle was not on right

[@maryannkerr8812]

Poor guy. They have anxious days too.

[@dellx3048]

The guy did well. Reminded me of my service days when things happened. We had a saying that some people will do anything to get out of a duty, just to lighten the situation.

[@MidgeZA]

My grandfather said they had a trick when wanting to get off inspection. They'd take a hair from the horses tail & the it around it's fetlock. Tbis made the horse limp as if lame so they were excused from inspection. Didn't hurt the horse one bit. This was in 1911 when he was training at Aldershot in the British army.

[@tracylim4129]

Sometimes happen. They will be fine ❤

[@user-ho7mg9ol7w]

That's what happens when your horse breathes out when doing the girth up in the stables. Poor guy.

[@patdaniell5528]

looked like the horse was trying to tell the guard some thing was wrong he didn't want to line up.

[@ChrisAndCats]

It looks like the saddle slipped? He handled it well and calmed the horse.

[@hellooutthere8956]

Notice he was watching the signals the horse was giving?

[@lucy-eo9tq]

Il cavallo non è un pupazzo..peccato non sappia parlare👊

[@nancywhitaker5096]

Cinch was loose. He stayed calm!

[@margelittleboy]

You can not put a value on a good horse! I was competing in a carriage competition, on a cross country course, my error caused the carriage to tip over. I hit the ground hard, held the reins & told my horse to “whoa, stand” which she did. People running from all directions & she did not move!! Remember - they are a fear flight animal. She stood still while being unhitched from the carriage. She had a small scratch on her right hock, I broke my lower back. My injury kept me from driving her for 10 months, but we went on to compete again many times. I was blessed with her for 25 years before she passed at the age of 28. She trained me & many others, yes that is correct, I learned much more from her than she ever learned from me. I was going to start this comment with saying a well trained horse is worth its weight in gold. It is worth so much more.

[@paulsheridan1486]

Everyone just stands around and nobody goes to help the the guy 🙄

[@cosandrawheeler4013]

Proud of him.He handled it well! Horses can be temperamental just like people. God bless him and the horse!

[@Lyn4817]

That looks like a practise or rehearsal for the main event. If it is, far better to fall now than on the main day.

[@TheCocobana]

Love horses

[@alison__16]

He was lucky they were on the sand, that would have hurt a lot more on the cobbles

[@susan9188]

Looks to me like the girth strap was too loose and that's why he slide off. Someone who tacked the horse up will be in trouble. Horses sometimes suck in air to expand their stomach. That's why once you mount the girth strap should always be checked again and tightened if need be.

[@user-qr6jf9ed6c]

Молодец! Парень, достойно отреагировал! Респект!

[@melissaravencraft5573]

One can respect and train horses every waking minute. They are an animal which spooks easily. If you ride long enough, you’ll fine yourself on the ground, unfortunately. Rider up! Back in the saddle you go! 🙂

[@lorrainetilston-brookes9201]

Oops, someone will have to buy the beers!

[@linni50ify]

Hope the Royal Guard is ok and the Kings beautiful horse is ok. Something freaked the horse out.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Horse:- "It reminds me of my racing days."

[@wendieinthewoods4739]

There's some right idiots about they just don't know the meaning of the word move,and that poor guard that fell from his horse you have to get out of the way for them, I hope the poor lad wasnt badly injured xxxx

[@janetcarbone4213]

Check your girth. Hope he’s ok and doesn’t get into trouble. All people who ride take turns with embarrassment and horses🙄

[@SteveMrW]

He will be on a charge for failing to check/maintain his equipment correctly.

[@mered30]

@@SteveMrW please excuse my ignorance but what is a charge?

[@SteveMrW]

@@mered30 Maybe called before a senior NCO/or his platoon commander to explain why he had not maintained/checked his equipment (saddle/girth strap) correctly before mounting. It could be extra parades or a loss of pay or both. Plus his fellow troopers may levy there own fine (beers in the bar).

[@Someloke8895]

The biggest punishment though, is going to have to be re-polishing the Helmet/Boots/Tack.

[@christianzotter4224]

Hello from Upper-Austria! Feel very sorry for that young Guard! But he did a very good job!

[@k9nick]

Someone forgot to do the second tighten. Saddle on. Horse relaxes, tighten up. Horse holds his breath a bit when the saddle goes on initially. Needs a second tighten a few minutes later after horse is relaxed.

[@wishkid79]

Kudos to that guard, despite the pain to his neck and foot, he maintained his composure and recovered the situation like a true professional. What surprised me most, though, is how young he is, he must only be in his very early 20’s. A credit to his regiment and his family.

[@sarahstrong7174]

The horses are still arguing whether it is better to be in the guards or police.

[@paulinemegson8519]

It’s a credit to how calm the blacks usually are that after his rider came off, the horse ran a bit, then quickly settled even tho his saddle had pulled right around. Normally a horse might panic with its saddle practically under its belly, but he just stopped and waited for someone to come and get him. And as for the rider…..the fact is, with all the gear they’re wearing, it adds a good 25kg to their own weight….once he was off balance to the side enough, there was NO way he was gonna stay on. Well done that man for getting up, dusting himself off, retrieving his horse and gear and taking him in calmly and efficiently. Must have been mortifying for the poor lad with all those people filming but it’s just a part of riding horses.

[@m.e.w.4394]

Not saying this is what happened but horses will sometimes take a deep breath of air expanding their bellies as they’re being saddled. If the rider, or the groom, doesn’t check it and re-tighten the girth before the rider mounts the horse, the saddle can slip like this one did, causing the rider to fall off. Glad he wasn’t hurt more. He handled it well, though, despite what happened. 😢

[@cristinavittone]

Essere inglesi non vuol dire non perdere la pazienza, non sono macchine; chissà cosa glia ha detto al cavallo ma deve averlo tranquillizzato ❤️

[@sheilaf1946]

One feisty horsie!

[@angelpony1657]

Looks like tack malfunction... Guard handled it Admireably. 😇

[@equine2020]

That's a man. Bless his heart.