The side dismount and the closed box doors, did seem a little odd and unusual. I hope whoever had the medical emergency, recovers completely. Thank you for sharing Buska
All normal mounts and dismounts are on the left side! And all the, to our eyes, rather bizarre arm waving and dismounting by stages, is just how they are taught in the cavalry school. Including the coordinated neck slap “ make much of your mount!”😆
@@juliadove1006 I understand your information and thank you, but like Buska, we thought dismounting procedures on the left side of the YARD, was unusual. (normally done on the right, where the ambulance was, on this particular day)
@@joyceroberts3886 OK I’m not that regular a watcher. I foolishly thought that the “ dismount on the left side “ was referring to the horse, not the courtyard!!😘
@@juliadove1006 You're not foolish Julia, I probably didn't make myself clear enough in my comment. You assured me, that you know more about horses, proper procedures around them. Thank you for that
They are professional soldiers and well used to changes in routine. Many have served in places like Afghanistan. The horses are extremely well trained too.
@@msfrred1st Of course but it doesn't hurt to let our brave soldiers and horses know how proud we are of them. The horse in the left hand box did look a bit bemused but backed in beautifully
@@msfrred1stFew, if any, of the troopers served in Afghanistan as they weren't in the Army when we were there.. The vast majority are on their first tour after recruit training, after which they join HCMR (the mounted regiment) for 18 months to two years, after which they go to HCR (armoured recce) for three years, then back to HCMR, etc. Only a few will do a second tour with HCMR(mounted) as troopers as most will have left if not promoted.
@John-G . I know. Most longer term troops with multiple medals will be at Bulford. But many at Horseguards have just the one medal and that is for taking part in the Coronation.
Ah - now I know why the bollards in front of the gate are retractable. Makes sense, of course, I just never thought about street access from that side, assuming vehicle access would be from the other side.
@@Diamondmine212 There are never any cars driving through the gates from Whitehall into the tiltyard , the bollards are there to restrict unauthorised vehicles access , As a safety and security measure .
During the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II, the cortege went through Horse Guards; during King Charles III coronation procession, the royal carriage went through Horse Guards. If you ever see a royal procession through Horse Guards, you will know that the number of rehearsals must have been tremendous.
My goodness, Buska, what a day - so out of routine with rehearsals out the back and then the medical emergency. Hopefully, the gentleman makes a full recovery from what must have been a severe seizure. I do like those 2 MOD police officers.
The one horse showed signs of having discomfort from the part that goes in there mouth for them to help control them. That stuff actually bothersthe horse an des hurt them at times. And I hope the royal guard's man is okay too. Hope all is well.
@@jaynebennett3401A fit is anthr name for a seizure esp up here in Scotland. Ma son is Epileptic amongst othr thing's and we call them fit's not seizures x
The person needing medical care was removed from the parade field in that car. It waited in the center arch in the shade for the ambulance to arrive. Once the ill person was transferred to medical team the car was put back there out of the way.
There was a military ceremony on the parade ground. The car originally transported official guests. Traffic wardens can't issue tickets within Horseguards. It is a military establishment and property of Ministry of Defence.
You said that the person had an epiletic fit. I hope they aren't a part of the guard . they would not be allowed to be in the military in US with epilepsy . to much chance of they having a problem on duty.
An epileptic fit can happen to everyone, even if no such problems were ever seen before that time. It can at times be caused by dehydration or overheating and often is a one time occurrence. It's not necessarily epilepsy, where those seizures will happen more than once.
Rehearsals for Trooping of the color parades, that will take place during June (in 3 separate but consecutive weekends, if i'm not mistaken - June 1st, June 8th, and June the 15th).
I would be a little annoyed with the guy that came near the end and stood right in front of everyone that was watching the event unfold. Just would ask him to move over a bit to the side. He could still ask the female guard questions and be of to the side while not distracting her from her duties. It didn't seem like he had a professional reason to be there, just a bystander like the others.
If it were a tourist messing up we would have a 4.50 minute video of “what idiots, what a Karen, unbelievable INSANELY stupid, piss taking jerks…” blah blah blah-ing every detail to everyone around, but an injured tourist we get no explanation and have to read comments to figure out what happened due to the disingenuous title. Two separate events in no way related. Ugh. 😑
It scares me every time I see a horse slip. One is going to be seriously injured along with the rider. Can't they put something non-slip on their shoes?
A totally unnecessary horlicks. All they needed to change was the dismount from the usual right side of the courtyard to the left side to allow for the ambulance and police car parked on the right. Nothing else. No reason at all for the new guard not to enter the boxes from the yard, as normal, instead of backing in, or to use one pedestrian gate instead of the main gate as usual. A badly thought out, totally unnecessary stuff-up.
It’s not clear who had the medical emergency? If a tourist visitor I hope they make a quick and full recovery. If it was a LifeGuard then his army career is over. The army for obvious reasons only accept those recruits who are nearly in perfect condition health wise and by the time they have finished basic training are super fit
Per the photographer, it was a tourist. If it was one of the men on the horses it would have been clear. Even if it was one of the police it would have been more obvious.
Took me a while to decipher the title. Would it kill you to throw in the occasional comma? In fact, you could take the incorrect apostrophe, turn it upside down, and use it as a comma.
They slap the horse with an open hand to let it know his shift is over and that he will be going back to the stables for something to eat and drink, and a nice rest.
You know, if they just scrapped the antiquated pompous mounted guard idea, there would be a lot of less stressed, much happier horses. After all, there were at least three legitimate authorised gun carriers at that gate that could make mince meat of guards and horses in seconds. So the guards serve no purpose other than showing off where the UK taxes are wasted, to unneccesarily stress animals, and to give stupid people who can’t follow simple rules the opportunity to be yelled at and injured by said stressed horses.
If they "stopped the mounted guard idea" they wouldn't need any horses at all. When not engaged in ceremonial duties these troopers are regular soldiers, serving in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. There is a valid purpose to having a mounted guard. A pair of eyes nearly 9' (2.75m) above ground level can see much farther up and down Whitehall (Downing Street is a short distance away) than someone on foot. The horses aren't stressed. They are the most pampered and well cared-for horses in the country.
@@jilldavies7094Not correct. On completion of a year's basic military and then riding training they do 18 months to 2 years mounted with HCMR. They then re-role and re-train to HCR / armoured recce for three years, then back to HCMR, etc. Average stay in the Army for H Cav is 8 years, minimum is 4. No Brit troops have been in Iraq or Afghanistan for years. ... and the helmet severely limits the view you get down Whitehall - if that was what was wanted, you could look out the window.
I think all of this is ridiculous. I think humans should grow up and realize what they are doing to these poor animals and to the people all for the sake of show. I’m a horse lover and owner and I know that I would never allow my horses to stand for hours like that. Let’s get real fox the store away with all of it
I can’t stand seeing bits in a horses mouth! You can see it’s either not positioned properly or too tight. Bits may be traditional but the old ways should be done away with in this case.
Putting aside from the emergency going on, please, tell me, other than for tourist $$, what is the point of the mounted guards in their silly uniforms carrying out their silly routines? Also, if the humans involved feel they must keep up these expensive ceremonial activities fine. But it would be nice if at least they could leave the poor animals out of it.
