Dad's Hilarious Reactions to King's Guards Son is PRICELESS 

@@anni50ful apparently it’s just to tell the horse that you’re dismounting.

As opposed to falling off! 🙄😆

Typical dad! 😌 a story for the grandkids!

You did an amazing job handling the horse.

That guard rides well

Your absolutely correct, BURNING OFF STEAM, Pent up Calories it would be like you or me downing an energy bar then sitting at a desk like we gotta run or at least walk….Heavy Draft Horses entering the forest can be testy act up until they draw out a couple of tons of wood then the lines can be dropped and the horse/s won’t move an inch…. The problem here is if the horse burns off some sugar the horse will sweat then salt stains will show up and sweat drips which makes the horse look overworked and that black or brown shine the tourist’s want so much to be perfect is not perfect….

​@@PeteDavidson-yl3psthese horses are ridden hard every morning to burn off energy. If too 'fresh ' they can be taken out again before guard duty.

A bit frisky and spunky lol ... I've had horses most of my life. My Arabians were always a bit more strong-minded and spirited. ❤

As a horse admirer from afar but never owner, I often wonder when watching these videos when the horses are jumpy, if it’s that they are tired of standing still, nervous because of something they’ve sensed, irritated, or what. Especially when they whinny like that. Can someone translate the horse body language, please? And when people touch the horse, do they prefer touches on the nose, cheeks, neck? Light or firm touches, scratches? I’m guessing that’s individual, but would the guard answer if asked that?

Lol. IKR

I think he is the Royal Horse whisperer

​@@carolyncoulter4116yes, he stepped back and continued to stare at the horse. Calmed him for a few minutes.

How come he's allowed to have long hair? Is this a new thing?

He might be a seik ,the guys with the turbans . Could be religious

@@dulciemidwinter1925 It’s due to his religious beliefs.

Agree 💯 Totally

Tout à fait d'accord et pour les plus crétins des badauds, il remplace le cheval pendant 5 h à se faire tripoter le museau, tirer les rênes, prendre en photo et avec le sourire bien sûr !

Or stop the whole sharade..whats the point..

​@@jemerittefrom what I have seen it seems that when the horse is act up like this they just get more agitated and more agitated as time goes on. You can't seem to get them calm down at all. And if the guard was allowed to put the damn sword down so he could control the horse better when it acts up like this that would really help too. SMH

They are extremely lucky that horses don't know how powerful they are.

I'm sorry to say Tourists are crude and inconsiderate to the guards and horses. They are there to do a job! NOT stand at attention for your damn selfies. Imagine thousands tapping your nose speaking to you in loud voices to get a reaction. The barriers should be moved as far away as possible in consideration of the animals ,guards. Also adjustments should be made for the heat going on. Plain Rude people, little kids out of control. Ignoring the police officers to get back. The UK owes you Nothing in this respect but show your high ignorance and lack of Manners. Well done Guardsman controlling your horse. Poor spooked guy.

The female in the blue did it twice. And both times when the policeman had to move her back, I think he was frustrated with her. Rest of the crowd backed up quickly, but not her.

Sometimes stupidity runs rampant in people

Beauty fades...dumb is forever

The idiot tourist even try to stand in front of the horse to ‘ capture’ the event. It they’re stupid enough to stand filming it ,roll on the day the public are finally banned from going anywhere near the horses.

I agree 👍

I wish they wouldn't allow the people to touch the horses! And if they want to take a picture there should be a line that they have to stand at and no closer! These videos are unbelievable 🤦🏼‍♀️

Because the are stupid

I learned a new word, it’s “tourron. Half tourist and half moron.

STUPIDITY!!!!!

Agreed give the horse and guard the room they need.

The fact that the policeman had to basically “shove” that young woman out of the way when the horse was getting a bit agitated is just disgusting and frankly disturbing to watch!

It appears to be lame in one of its hind legs, as she keeps lifting that leg off the ground often. Sadly they can't talk so they can't tell us. That leg is bandaged. They weigh a ton, so all that pressure on an injured leg can be painful, especially on a cobble stone surface and just being stationary, wouldn't you say?

are you half human half horse ?

It’d help a whole lot if the dopey tourists could be kept back, since they don’t seem to have any sense

Great to see another Aussie here. I'm a former WRAAC in Fremantle Western Australia

Mine are in the Australian Air Force and the Navy! 👍🏽🇦🇺

Respect him I use to live in cairns qld. Sorry them all obviously

The guards are also in military uniform.

Maybe he brings them water and treats

​@@Suebearishhe is one of the resident farriers at Horseguards

Was that the Dad at start of video.

Yes. It shows more further on in the video.

He handled the horse well and he looks so young . His father must be proud of how long the trooper responded to a horse who really did not want to be there . Also the young soldier managed to keep the horse out for the full hour whereas others have not. Well done young man !

Hear hear lovely time for them both

Yes, he even dressed up in a suit as he is very proud of his son. One cool dad!!!

Some do, but they are few and far between.

why? the Guards aren't Guarding for the People.. their Duty is too Guard the Royalty.

And we can't say "thank you" for that?

@@valwild2214 oh yeah that's right.. we're thanking the Guards for Guarding and to Protect our King of course!.. that made sense now.. but why though what's the Royalty Role.. what have they ever done for us.. taking Care of Countries?

@jimothycurrie.5285 Wow, I bet you're fun at parties!

Me too I felt so sorry for the guard, especially as his dad was there to witness it. I think the horse just didn't like the tourists, did you notice how good he was when he went back into the court yard for the parade with his buddy horse, he stood there as good as gold. I believe the crowds need to be under a lot stricter control as this just proves a point.

Maybe there was a bee in there?

Luckily Guard duty is only n hour at a time. The horse will get accustomed to the routine.

I think the horse recognized the dad by his smell and excited him cause he knew his rider was on top. They have keen sense of smell . They know family too.

We all have an off day at work.

😂

OMG! I busted out laughing - that's me!!

😂😂😂

He is a horse whisperer.

​@@Dan-xx5jqhe is actually one of the resident farriers.

True, also recognizing police officers, missing them when not on duty.

😂😂😂, yes I too have those day's. .. @ jessicasplans

😂 oh yea been there

Lol some days it doesn't pay to get out bed!!!

Hope your husband gets better sorry to hear you can't travel give my blessings to you and husband and family From England Uk

@@heatherives8646 that’s so sweet of you. Thank you. Unfortunately he won’t be able to travel. He’s on dialysis and is an extremely complicated medical patient. I really appreciate these videos and the other channels that do the bus tour videos. We get a virtual tour of your beautiful England. Much love and blessings from Australia 😊

Blessings to you and your husband too..99% of my family live in Australia, I have one daughter who works in hospitals, and a daughter in law who also works in healthcare, your husband will have the best.... @@Coco9210

Sending blessings to you and your family. Our family is similar so I really appreciate those that do tours of their city's and countryside... A big Howdy from Texas USA 🤠 🐎

@@kaykaymishka5548 a big G’day from Australia to you 🇦🇺. Thank you and blessings to you and your family. Stay strong ❤️

Just "horsing around" Pardon the pun...

Pause pensante ! C’est la minute de silence !! Monique 🇫🇷

The horses do an amazing job as well 😂🤣 Don't you just love autocorrect lol But yes you're right, they do an absolutely fantastic job and put up with far more rubbish than us nasty whiny smelly humans (I'm talking about all the different perfumes and colognes that we constantly drown our bodies in every day).

He stands and looks the horse right in the eyes - amazing!

He should be he is a resident farrier at Horseguards

Yes she did!! Incredibly stupid .. they don't know at all that they are dangerous .. Horse that is like that can trample someone so quickly and run over ... Unbelievable !!!!!!!!

How anybody thinks it’s funny when a horse does this needs a reality check

“ can you just take my photo as the horse kicks me in the back” haha.

Some people.....

I wish the guard could have made the tourists stay away from his horse for the rest of that shift.

What time in the video did this happen?

They can, but people have to be willing to really pay attention and listen. It may not be something the guard noticed when he came to the horse that day, unless it happened after he was already on the horse, and on duty.

Good comment, I despair at the behaviour of most of the crowd and the School children are allowed by people in charge of them to "mock" our "hardworking soldiers it simply is not on and most unfair that this appears to be an escalating problem.

Prats not Pratt my maiden name was Pratt lolol

@@barbaramcgowan5864 im so sorry i got carried away 🤭🤭

Horseguards has always been extremely noisy with the heavy traffic ( cars buses and trucks ) passing on the major road just in front of the 2 horses. It is also a busy walking route into central London from Westminster/ Whitehall . The stable yard is a busy walkway to Downing Street and Hyde Park. That is apart from the tourists.

Probably was ridden by his dad at some point. Horses never forget their previous owners, I can vouch for that.

It’s such a different lifestyle compared to Texas.

My late Grandfather was yeomanry in WW1 and subsequently a farmer. He never used a Landrover, instead doing his rounds on horseback. Mum remembers Gran shouting at him : "You've been feeding that 'Oss oats again!" As Grandad and 'Oss both disappeared into the ether sideways...

Liked your story, made me laugh! @@millyjames7891

So you're blaming the Guard?

it's more than a tantrum, it's braindead people abusing the Guardsment and the horses. some are "stuffing peppermints into the horses mouths., These horses have a strict diet daily and some things are simply not good for them. that Stupid "Karen" should have been banned from touching the horses and other peoples chidren long since as well - Her constant "cackling" is enbough to drive anyone, demenated as well.,

no he's not having a fit,.clearly there's a wasp, bug or something bothering this lovely beauty.

@@Ace-ke7fq Haven't thought of that. It's probable 🐝

You have never ridden a horse. This horse got spooked. Maybe smell something bad or sense something bad.

My brother was in the Household Cavalry, he told me the horses are treated like Kings!..With grooming being top order to soothe them, there's a lovely video, of a Trooper with his horse, who is cooling down on a really hot day, and the horse is playing Apple Bobbing...They all go on their holidays, to a long beach in Norfolk no saddles and swim in the sea..When they are retired, there's a forever home awaiting them, and to see them charge around the open fields is great.. I read that they miss the noise crowds sometimes, so a Trooper left a radio in the stable!

Look up Horse Guards on holiday.

The riders younger brother and n Mother came earlier and held up a written message to her son and brother. they didn't cause any such problems that occurred later.

How far into the video please?

@@tracyjacobs7862 12:35 is when his dad appears.

@@veronicawilliams7427 To be fair I think the horse is just a little restless.The Guards have amazing control of these horses.

And why in heavens name was the guards Dad laughing?

The guardsman is giving his horse a signal not to move while he is dismounting . That is the reason for the light slap .

The weight on the mount is quite considerable, Trooper, saddle, tack, steel body armour etc., etc., and dismounting safely from a heavy cavalry horse requires a degree of skill. Each of the two times the Trooper slaps the horse on the neck is to warn the horse that he is dismounting and this weight is going to be relocated from directly atop to its LH side . The mount then knows what is about to happen and rebalances itself, as at this stage the weight is on the LH stirrup. The second slap, following this manoeuvre, is to warn the mount to remain perfectly still as it's Trooper jumps from the stirrup onto the ground. Suggest you YT the videos, "Holkham Beach / Sea and Household Cavalry"