How the Household Cavalry is keeping its horses cool during the heatwave 

YES!! I have so many questions, especially about any rotation to a place where the horses can get some R&R or at least the chance to roll or stretch their legs.

At about 1:19 or there abouts?

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He was a handsome lad..❤

Keep Cool & Hydrated in Summer when its hot.

Drink lots of water.

If you had any experience with horses you would know how cruel their treatment is. Big bits, forced to stand in one spot, sensory overload from the city, I could go on.

​@PAllen74 They stand for an hour. The Guard is moving them back and forward in the box, so they're not still. After an hour they're changed for fresh horses.

…but they’d all had to take their boots off to count that high!

You can also tell you bunked your English lessons. 😁 ‘Their’ means it belongs to them, eg "I ate their sweets." ‘They're’ is short for 'they are' eg "They are going to be cross." Your welcome! 😉👍

@@jrwoledge Clearly you were not there on that day either. “You’re” rather than “Your”.

@@George-hf2ww 👋👋👋🤣🤣🤣

That’s because cavalry officers understand the difference between dead weight and live weight. Eventing used to be their training and everybody had to carry 145 pounds, and the lighter weight riders didn’t do as well because they had to carry more dead weight. If my grammar is bad, perhaps there’s a trade-off between somebody that knows what to do during the last stride before a six foot drop and those that don’t.

If you go to Horseguards parade ground, there's a small Guards museum and shop. You can also see into the stables, where horses are kept.

There are alternating duties between the two so its not as bad as it seems, although in wartime I imagine there is mixed feelings between the honour and traditions of the guard and not being able to help your comrades.

@@TopHatHat - yeah you can keep the honour and tradition. I'd rather be a Killer than a Driller!

@@OR10777BE - it isn't. But you keep thinking those happy thoughts.

They are also fully trained soldiers, their main role when not on ceremonial duty is reccy troop

@@johncartwright2155 - Recce troop, reccy means Recovery. But thanks for playing.

Body temperature rises in heat. Hosing is a shock and can actually cause heart failure. Water is to cold.

They aren't Shires, except the two drum horses, who are not on guard duty. They are Irish bred sport horses, usually Thoroughbred/ Irish light draft crosses.

‘Calvary’ Americorn spotted

@@resonatorneuronium5324 Yes, probably !

Are you being serious?

Yes, they are exercized every morning in Hyde Park and they get taken to camps at least once a year where they run on the beach and even go in the sea

​@Alison oh, I'm so glad to see this!

If you google Horseguards and Holkham, you can watch videos of Guards horses on holiday, where horses can run along the beaches every year.

Big deal, once a year. They can do better. These horses work hard and never get to see green pastures but once a year.

​@user-of8yx5ux6r they get rotated, it's not just the summer when they get a break. They have over 150 horses between the two regiments, so when they aren't at Hyde Park barracks they will be off at Melton Mowbray having fun in the fields

The. Guards could stand in hot weather, without the horses on duty.. And have the public stand behind bollards in Summer. It must get claustrophobic for the horse to be surrounded by people.

Yeah, they could. Once. :)

Look up videos of their Musical Ride.

A horse or a trooper?😂

Highest temperature ever recorded in England today, 102F. London hit 100F. the humidity is high and nobody has Air Conditioning. Especially brutal in the cities as the buildings are heat sinks and the temps don't come down much at night. I lived there for 7 years. 109 in Phoenix today but we are used to it. The Brits arent acclimated. This is going to kill people.

I'm in S.W. Scotland and we've not had the sweltering heat (about 21°C here today) the folks down South have had for some time now - 40°C/104°F forecast next few days in London. However it is making its way North and 32°C/89°F predicted Tuesday. Stay cool folks!

@@cycleSCUBA we’re having 99f and even 102 days here in northeast Texas.

@@gabrielalvarado1504 - you'll only be able to cope with it with air-con no doubt?

@@cycleSCUBA We brits rarely have air conditioning, we have to rely on our stiff upper lips to keep us cool.

I am told likewise. My mare choked-not on an apple- and it was scary. Cut apple and offer lengthwise.

It would take a moment to remove the core get rid of the seeds etc then half it. There is a wee gadget you use when preparing apples to bake. Just loved the horse enjoying its apple.

From who? “At least their protecting the queen” hahaha

@@spookyt8692 luckily no one yet but putin be scaring me

@@Samknstuff that’s true he scares me. Then again during the war on terror when terrorists were bombing the U.K. Russia was poisoning people here (including British citizens) and the U.K. did nothing but appease the Russian government. I worry about our own government more tbh haha

True our government don’t seem to worry about things until they get big

@@Samknstuff yeah 100%. They’ve allowed the Russian regime to wash their money in london for years. They’re more friendly than you think haha

@@pmac4779 The temperature in London this past week or so has been over 100 degrees, highest temps ever recorded in London, red flag warnings, it's usually in the 70's. The horses live very unnatural lives. It's just another example of humans using /exploiting horses without any consideration for the kind sentient beings that they are. Horses are most comfortable in temps around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. I was born and raised in London,I have owned horses for over 50 years and there is no doubt in my mind that if horses had a choice they would not willingly choose to stand in the heat and sun with 2 to 3 hundred pounds of weight on their backs,with steel bars in their mouths unable or allowed to move. I choose kindness over cruelty. Thank you for your reply.

Here we go. You have no idea the lengths gone to, ensuring the horses welfare if they didn't the horses wouldn't be as calm, The weight they carry, their frame and strength can deal with much more. They stand for 1 hour and generally in the shade of the arch. Their working life and retirement goes way beyond many other horses. One fact you need to get straight, they are not there for the tourists they are there carrying out a ceremonial duty. Armchair critics are the worst.

@@dellx3048 I don't care about ceremonial duty and I am sure the horses don't either, these horses are chosen/bred for their calm personality,even so at the end of the day they are still horses being used by humans to do something that is totally unnecessary. Work is a human concept,horses are all about seeking comfort and living a peaceful life. Thank you for your reply.

@@pmac4779 you sound like a very compassionate person that has respect for horses. I know all about the mustangs,it is heartbreaking to say the least. The human species is the cruelest of species,just think about the cruelty and needless suffering of factory farmed animals. Horses are all about seeking comfort and living a peaceful life,I don't like seeing them being used by humans that take advantage of their kind nature to boost human ego or to conduct traditional ceremonial activities or displays for tourists,these are all human ideas not in the best interest of the horse. Your horses sound like they are well loved and cared for, I hope they continue to bring you happiness and pleasure,they make life worth living,they are magic, enjoy every minute you have with them ! I can't imagine my life without them. Thank you for your reply !

The worse part is that these are the summer uniforms. The winter ones are the long grey wool coats. Nevertheless, they still should offer something more breathable and cooling

These guys know what they're signing up for & choose to enter that part of the military. Nobody is forcing them to do something they don't want to do. These guys are proud to be doing what they do.