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

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.💞🇬🇧

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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. 😢

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

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

Excellent work by these new guards and horses👍👍

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

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

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

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

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

Amazing stamina & patience of horses & guards. 👍👍

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

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!

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

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

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

These beautiful horses are definitely more vocal 😊

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).

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

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

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.

man do I lv hearing the sounds of horses💕

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?

These horses are so vocal its ace they are beautiful

what a beautiful horse my goodness!!

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.

These horses are very vocal, love it.

Those horses are so beautiful ❤❤❤

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 .

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

Surely you can get a photo without touching the horse.

Hands Off !!!!

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.

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.

beautiful horse

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

There needs to be another sign: DO NOT TOUCH HORSE

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

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

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

Smartest one in crowd is the Horse

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

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

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

First time i heard a guards horse whinnie!

It was feeling a little horse!😂

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.

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

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

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.

I love the ladies

great work , stay safe take it easy xoxoxoxoxo

Boy he is a talker 🐎

Beautiful

The tourist are like vultures just waiting to pounce

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

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

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

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

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.....

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

That poor horse is pissed off

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

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

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!

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

Gosh I luv this horse so vocal Get Off

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

That's right, horse, talk to them, tell them about it!

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

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

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

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

Horse looking at a sea of predators, .

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

Absolutely uneventful. Wow, the guy was asked to step behind the bollards. They do need someone to get that gaggle of oglers to stand back and give the horse and guard air. There is no need to gather around like that. I would get a group together and stand close to the tourists, not allow them a breeze. Wonder how that would go over@?

Keep your hands away from the horse!

Being so disrespectful crowding a horse like this and dangerous

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

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

GET BACK.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STAY AWAY. FROM THE KINGS GUARD.!¡¡

Why the hell don’t they put up a sign saying DONT TOUCH THE HORSES.???? How would you like to have hundreds of dirty hands rubbing your face each day?? Horrible to watch!

Good God!!! It’s NOT a petting zoo!! Stop mauling the horse !

Who do the king's guards put up with the tourist's constant patting and touching the horse's. It must be very stressful for the horse's and for the guards. Why don't they put a stop to it.

So many hands all on that poor horse at once. It’s like their divine rate to push and shove one another as well.