Drunk Tourist Spooks King's Horse 

The police there are as useful as a chocolate fireguard.

@@veronicacrabtreehill6608 What do you want them to do? no crime was committed.

human dopey horse clever the guard was brilliant thank God it's only a hour feel for both listening to that babble I would run the horse at them 😅😅

@@ritadonnelly8820 I second that, well said.

The horse was probably nervous with all that drumming.

I've just had an argument with someone on tic tok who didn't agree with my he handled the horse well, they thought he was pulling on the horses mouth too much.. what else can the guard do, he can not drop his sword to have both hands free and he can not let it bolt or the poor horse would be in traffic, to handle a horse one handed shows great horsemanship...high praise for him

@@marywood6270 Who ever it was who argued with you about it was just being an ass.

Most of these guards have never ridden before the enlist in the horse guards .

@@juliecobbina2024 Military Training in all things is top notch.

​@@juliecobbina2024 yes I can See the Novice way he handles the horse smdh

Animals in general do.

The drumming doesn't help?

That is so true, they are great help in rehabilitation too 🐴

Absolutely1 Many animal's have that gift.

@@iriscollins7583I’m very sure they horses are used to those sounds! It’s the idiot people who cause the problems!

Yes. Especially when he was holding a sword.

When they are trained they are taught to deal with marching bands. The household Cavalry band ride their horses and play their instruments. They are amazing.

@kirkshar; Even the copper who went up to the guard after the 'complaint' by the idiot tourist/local drunk didn't help the situation by crowding in as well - he should have taken idiot grey hoodie guy totally out of the way. I wouldn't be standing anywhere near a horse that's been a little spooked, for the sake of the horse and its rider.

@@carolineberry3169 Loud Band Music is Totally different than an Angry loud Mob ...horses are sensitive & intelligent enough to understand the difference

looked to me like the horse actually calmed down in response to the drum. Not so much the other stuff around it, but as soon as that marching band drum kicked in, in a clear marching band beet, you could see the horse actually relax, as it's clearly very familiar with parades & drums & marching. There seemed to be something about that drunk guy that was off & the horse sensed it

The people who were standing gawking were no help. They just created another barrier!

Because he didn't commit any crime. It's a public place. He wasn't disorderly. His judgement was questionable for sure, but if everyone was arrested for bad judgement the streets would be empty.

The protest had the horse on edge to begin with. Then, while he was still all the way in the box (a good decision from the guard to keep the horse calm) the man came directly off the corner from the horse's blind spot.

@@epoch71 One can only wish!😂🤣😂

He didn't look drunk.

Don’t know why anybody should be allowed to touch these horses

@@elsestelema6273 they are there for the tourists.

@@Mary-xb2fz they are not there for the tourists. They are working soldiers. Do you think the military just have guards for the aesthetics? What a total waste of training that would be.

@@Mary-xb2fz they are there to do a job not as an attraction

@@Mary-xb2fz They are Not there For the Tourists.. It is NOT a petting zoo

💯🥰😊

You're spot on with the description of 'pests '...

police horses in that situation are normally just directed to move straight at the fool. That seems to sort them out lol

The guy was an idiot. The rider knows the horse and could sense that the horse was not happy and could throw a tantrum at any time.

The horse should of walked over the person some people are go thick

​@@heatherives86469😊

He needed 2 hands to maneuver the horse into a tight circle until it stops. Right hand holds still while Left hand spins the horse until the horse stops on its own.

The best in the world. Xxx

Yes, impressive. With only one hand on the reins, they heavily dependent on leg aids for positioning the horse. I’d be using my voice to try to calm the horse as well, but I don’t suppose these Guards are even allowed to do that.

I was thinking that. I’d have needed both hands to keep my centre of gravity low and be in control. Well ridden

And I believe many can't ride when they enter the cavalry.

I agree. Furthermore, he carries a sword (which must be difficult when controlling his horse) and maintaining that strong level of control is brilliant.

And people decide too late as usual to move😮

I know, people like to just stand around looking gormless. Derrrr!!!! Like the sandwich short of a picnic type.

I quite Agree stay Away when the Horses Are UPSET. Just common Sense. Tourists obviously Do Not Have This.

That should be the next sign just on side of the “bite and kick” sign! Excellent on your part!👍

@@marilan3455 Thank you. Always been pretty good with words and stuff. Am a writer and poet. I find making backronyms fun. Knowing military humour I thought it seemed appropiate!

I hate to say it - few people these days know what reins are. I thought that the guards could shout "do not touch the horse" until I realized that the guards could not do this many times per minute.

Mostly it is the love of horses, but in loving horses you would also respect their space, unfortunately most people who don't know much about horses don't recognise the warning body language of the horse. Personally I think the horses should not be allowed to be petted and put under so much stress, the sign should so say do not touch the horses, you can admire them from afar take your pictures etc The public should also remain behind the barrier unless they are going into the place. As a horse lover myself I will visit but I would not bother the horse guard myself.

​@@annbeirne9583 l also believe the sign should read "do not touch the horses"....l'm 63 and started riding when l was 5...lm anti royal...l don't like this tradition, l know the horses are treated well, but disagree with them standing in a stressful situation for any amount of time, especially in a city filled with drunks, loonies, car fumes etc etc...l also hate the bits...even though l rode with a snaffle in the past..l regret ever using one.

did they never see a horse before dopey bs

@@weemaggiejiggs8832 Like you I worry about the stress these horses go through. The constant noise would send me mad as well, it isn't a shock when a horses has a fit. I must admit I was worried when that horse had a fit and it was obvious his tongue was on the wrong side of his bit they did eventually take him in but the discomfort he was in must have been horrible.

Yes, strangers should not be allowed to touch these horses, and the noise levels and crowding are appalling. Probably people see others touch the horses and think it is the accepted thing. Needs to be stopped - just a photo.

Bit was irritating mouth tugging on it didn’t help. Poor horses

Those guards don't care for the horse themselves. It's the other soldiers we see coming out sometimes. They calm them down because the horse knows them.

@@veronicacrabtreehill6608 Oh, they will also work with their horses. They are a team and in the Military, that is vital.

The guards care for the horse they are riding and are also responsible for polishing the horse’s tack. They are also familiar with many horses as they are not assigned a specific one for the duration. The people who come out wearing camo are Troopers just like the ones in ceremonial garb, they’re just performing a different duty at that time.

@@geliconner9669 Thanks for setting that straight! Some people just seem to not understand. I have the highest respect for the guards and the horses. They are all so well trained.

In a different scenario, on a field, you can just imagine the knight and his noble steed riding into battle.. it was st georges day when this happened, give the guard a lance and he is off to slay the dragon.

Some of them are also women !

how do you know he was drunk and arrested for what exactly?

He did nothing wrong!

Poor horse …if you think this idiot did nothing wrong you are sadly mistaken and he should have been removed by the Police as the Guard and other Tourists could have been seriously injured because of this person’s effect on the horse, I don’t think you realize just how serious this situation was 😡. Obviously his mission was to aggravate and unsettle the horse, what a complete moron 😡

Slapped then arrested

He didnt help, but how does the person who filmed this know he was drunk? Im sure ive seen this man before a few months back and he didnt appear drunk then.

Police horses are trained to deal with these stupid demonstrations these horses are not. That is the difference. WHY do they have to allow these unlawful demonstrations anyway? I know Britain is a Democracy but these marches are just taking the Mickey now.

​@@marywood6270 The SMELL maybe ??

@@veronicacrabtreehill6608 it would be interesting to hear from the poster of the video if that was the case and doesnt have the viewers all jumping to the wrong conclusion, not sticking up for him, but we were not there to pass judgement

@@veronicacrabtreehill6608 a tour guide i follow here was talking about the windsor greys that will be pulling the kings coaches, sinead was saying they are putting the horses through training of noise, flag waving etc etc and even throwing flowers at them..

Not only that..as soon as they got the horse settled.. stupid tourists were straight back to have their photos taken again? What is wrong with these idiots.. they saw what just happened! Did they think they were putting on a kind of show for them! Someone could have been trampled and seriously hurt, and god forbid if it had been a child! I've had a horse that rears and they can also over balance and fall backwards. But I suppose you can't fix stupid!

That is what I said.... chocolate fireguard.

I know the police should’ve told him to leave but he still hangs around after the horse has calmed down ! 🤬

@@Gmjd64 It is a public footpath, the old guy did nothing wrong.

The Police Officer did the right thing in not approaching the guard when he was keeping under control...

But they should have moved the drunk guy on. WHAT ARE THE POLICE at HORSEGUARDS paid for. Standing round Looking Good. Not even that is True.

Don't know what those useless pricks dressed in police uniform draw their pay for. Pity they dont use some of their pay on a good wash, shave and brush up

I agree. Especially now with crazies.🤪

Too many people not realising that these are proper soldiers, not just playing dress up for the tourists

They should be stopped touching the horses. It must aggravate them all this touching and when it is so Hot. Leave Them Alone take your picture AND GO.

They go for a day out but forget to take their brains with them.

One of my horses had fit the other day because he saw an ant. Go figure. Some days my horses act just like a toddler in the middle of the “terrible twos!” This horse obviously disliked the banging of the drum.

It is not a policehorse. Those are trained for these occasions, drum banging and shouting.

Не только смотрят, а еще трогают лошадей

Some do enjoy the attention and some look like they are catching 40 winks..

​@@marywood6270 Like some humans !!

@@veronicacrabtreehill6608 theres one guard i can think of that looks like hes dozing, often doesnt notice tourists touching the reins

@@veronicacrabtreehill6608 sandra is believed to be in the gambia visiting her husband

Apparently, it’s 1 hour at a time for each horse and guard.

The police should also disperse the crowds around the guards and horses, too many people all clambering to touch the poor horse

@@jacquimchugh4486 right