TWICE! DISRESPECTFUL US TOURISTS IGNORE THE NEW SIGNS AND TOUCH THE HORSE at Horse Guards! 

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I am from the US and I’m ashamed at the entitlement some people have. It’s disgusting ! These are working horses, you wouldn’t go up to a police officer in the US and touch his horse. You would get a fast reprimand! (The horse is obviously getting agitated at the 40:00 mark)

From the US, that's right call it like you see if our visitors to your country can't follow the rules call them out and shame on them.

Have the guards lost their voices 🤯. Don’t go putting signs up if you are not going to reinforce them, it gives mixed messages. My goodness, there’s nothing worse than disrespectful people taking a chance to touch the horses while blatantly ignoring the signs, others are definitely going to do the same.

Travel Companies are going to have to stop saying, come to Horse Guards and pat the horses, no longer an options

I have second hand embarrassment by those fellow countrymen. Unbelievable.

Those crowds are worse than the crowds we dealt with at Disney World a year ago! We were at Horseguards back in 2011 & crowds were nowhere that bad! I would have had an anxiety attack if they had been. Why have signs if they aren't going to enforce them. They need to all get on the same page.

Absolutely disgusting entitled spoiled people. Breaking the rules even when there is a sign.

I am from USA and visited London years ago and always respected r the guards by not touching horses ... don't understand the disrespect.

Until each and every Trooper tells every single person to either or both NOT TOUCH and MOVE BACK then nothing will change and it even more confusing for both horses and public. If the horse can turn his head and touch somebody then that person is TOO CLOSE.

The Life Guards are the top tier of the British Army, the most senior of all regiments (allegedly), but I agree the Blues and Royals lead the way with the rules, reminders etc. To tourists etc., such a shame to see the life guards letting the household division down. Regards a retired CSM

Morning John! I don’t understand the troopers not speaking up, you would think they would be extremely protective of their trooper partners!😢

There is zero consistancy when it comes to touching the horses. Some guards don't allow, while others do. It needs to be fully informed across the board that nobody touches the horses. Even that one horse was pushing people back. Yes it's bothersome to yell at everyone, but rules are rules. I think each guard should have a cop beside them to inforce the no touching. Maybe then people would eventually get the hint.

Now they will have to put up signs on both sides. These Horse Guards have been there for centuries and now need signs. People are crazy.

The Don’t touch the Horse signs need to be higher, there needs to be one each side of each box, and the rule needs to be enforced

I have to say we have a lot of entitled people here too. Some of us still have common sense and good manners.

The new sign of the horse needs to be an actual picture of a horse. Incorporate both signs into one large sign.

I often wonder how many tourists get separated or lost from their group, some appear to be so gormless and unaware of their surroundings!

No consistency, management who make the rules, should tell the guards whichever regiment they are, should follow the rules and stop everyone from touching the horses or take the signs down. Pointless having rule if it's not enforced by all.

Good morning John: had a really great discussion with another member yesterday about the signage etc. It really is a Catch 22 situation. 1) This is a Heritage Site. What is required to add additional signage? Does the MOD have to request permission from a Heritage Conservation Org., or can they decide themselves what signage to post and how many? 2) Troopers not enforcing the rule, (unfortunately it seems to be HCAV more than B&R). She stated, and I agree, "even if there were signs everywhere and flashing neon, some tourists would ignore it all anyway". Proof in you video today - lady in the lime green sweater (Korean?) and the US tourists (shame). What it comes down to is consistency (from the troopers saying "NO" and respect from the Tourons to understand that No means No). Let's hope that MOD sort this out, because crowds are going to grow and at some point it will become a real issue. My two cents from the other side of the pond. Thanks for showing us what really is happening at Horse Guards. Great Video. Bronx, NYC

As a US citizen I was very upset with US tourists😖! No excuse for their behavior! Granted the sign was on the other side but they had to have seen it when approaching they Gate Box!

Afternoon John, enjoyed your video. I just want to say a big thank you to the Troopers, guards and everyone working at HorseGuards you do a great job under circumstances none of us work under, where everything you do is watched and is picked to pieces, you are respected and appreciated, thank you from Australia.

Now that’s an international sign!!! Paint. Red box from left to right and no crossing the line !!

Just started watching this and in the past 2 weeks I've been watching... I realized that tourists are so so disrespectful

WHY didn’t the trooper speak to the two Americans. Disrespectful! I apologize again for these people. Scituate Massachusetts USA

Where is that great police woman when you need her. She would have stopped all of that touching of the horse real quick. I am assuming they told the troopers it is up to them to tell tourist to not touch the horse too since some do and some don't. Mixed signals. Thanks for your always great videos which I really needed this weekend since one of my toy poodles passed Friday.

Service dogs wear vests that say “ Service Dog Do Not Interact “ maybe there should be a sign letting people know these are working horses not for your photo session!!

I noticed several people in videos putting their hands over the horses nostrils. I guess they don't know that horses aren't mouth breathers. Could cause horse to panic. Another reason to not touch the horses. Just my opinion.

So glad they made people stop touching the horses. Wish they would enforce it tho.

The signs mean nothing if it's not enforced by guards

Good morning, John Although I have just started the video, but a US citizen, please accept my apologies for those 2 idiots. 😡 Have a great afternoon. From Maryland USA

Hello John ❤!! i was wondering how long it would be and American fellow's should be ashamed of them selfs. I agree the Guards need to be more firm with these Tourons who think they are being clever but they are not they are being Disrespectful to our Troopers. Hope we get all this sorted and our Troopers can use their voice to their advantage. Thank you John Stay Safe ❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧

Love your laugh John! Always watch London City Walks everyday. I really like your information on the guards and horses! My best to you from Buffalo, New York USA.

I dont understand why the guards are not enforcing the signs, people arent gonna quit touching the horse

6:08 the guard shook her head and said no but the woman still pawed the horse 🤦‍♀️

John they have got to have clearer signs and on both side, STAND WELL BACK DONT TOUCH THE HORSE might do it and the guards have got to be more vocal

That number on the left is a 5 John ! Thank you once again for spending your time at Horseguards for us ! I so enjoy your rhetoric and people watching is my favourite pastime although difficult for me now as I am housebound and you enable me to live vicariously through your lens so , many many thanks for your acerbic wit that has me chuckling out aloud gaining me some very dodgy looks from my wife 😜 lol ! ❤❤

Have to enforce the no touching better

20 minutes in there was an Asian tourist who had their hands all over the horses head and the trooper said nothing. John - doesn’t this disrespect the Trooper’s CO by not saying anything? I could not believe that with the new signs, the CO would leave it up to the trooper.

Sorry to say a lot of People here in US love to break rules. The Guards need to speak up

Some soldiers are weak and oblivious, I prefer those who, at the first touch, shout and order them to stay away.

The troopers on the horses should say don't touch the horses also standing so close to the horses is asking for trouble

So frustrating seeing Kings Guard not enforcing the new rule. 😣

Excellent as always John but what is the point of the signs if the Horse Guards are not gong to enforce them?

The guard needs to be more vocal and let these tourons know they mean business by the signs.

I can’t believe this, the blues and Royals strictly do not touch the animal, but the Red lifeguards, allowing people to touch the horses and not speaking up doesn’t it kind of aggravate you that this happens I would not want my horse mold and touched all over. I don’t even like my service dog touched unless I say it’s OK I snap at people when they reach out and try to pet them, I don’t want anybody touching my animal😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

All of the guards need to say no touching. It needs to be more enforced. It’s too confusing to the crowds. Why let people touch when the sign is right there saying dont touch. I think some of the guards are too shy.

That is the fault of the person sitting on the horse for not enforcing it.

Keep up your excellent videos, John. You are entertaining and educational. ❤ from Queensland

Another great watch John. The police do a great job keeping the public safe, and giving the horses and Guards room to maneuver. Thank you: Kiwi

It's hard to see your video today because the sign and the picture are clear to understand. Why are people so ignorant or stupid.

As someone with severe social anxiety. I wouldnt be able to handle that crowd, i would be so overstimulated. Its like a can of sardines its so packed!

I wonder why the Lifeguards won’t enforce the rules.

Thank you John for the video everyone here is your reminder you are cared about ❤

If visiting, just make sure you go on the day the Lifeguards are working, and you'll be allowed to do what you'd like with the horses! Pet them, hug them, kiss them, etc..... Why do they not enforce a very easy "rule"? They just sit there like bumps on a log, and don't reprimand anyone that molests the horses! Unless and until there are guards posted that follow the rule themselves, nothing will change!

I don’t understand why people have to stand so freaking close to the horses!

Well, the experiment doesn't seem to be working all that well. Some people are spending a lot of time stroking the horse and no one is telling them to back off. Such is life...

Just frustrating to see the guards not telling the "people" NO!

It seems that some of the guards have the attitude that "Its not my job" to keep the tourists from mauling the horse. How sad.

The troopers should be given an order not to let anyone touch the horse. They have to follow orders.

I’m beginning to think the guards have a real problem with the word “NO”, the vultures (Tourons) should have more consideration for the horse, it’s all wrong.

The Lifeguards have to do as the Blues & Royals, tell people off fermly! If they don´t stand up for theire own rules, nobody will follow them!

Why should the people abide by the rules...if the Guards don't? Guards are the ones who should enforce the rules...No one touches the horse....😮..safer all around....Thats why i like the Blues more....And Ormande of course...😂......🤠💪❤️🙏 For 🇬🇧💂🐎🇺🇸💋

Very disappointed that the troopers have gone silent. Blues much more on top of order. Allows guests to enjoy their visit more. Also didn’t see the COH out and about as we see with the Blues.

The FAILURE of the Mounted Guards to ENFORCE the PROHIBITION SIGN is very DISAPPOINTING. How do you expect tourists to follow through & take it seriously by KEEPING MUM about it?

PLEASE dont fault the guards you dont know what ordered they were given as to say or not to say to the tourists! They may just be following orders!❤ Either way the horses are not as mauled as they were!

54:05 It makes me sad when I see fathers shoving and dragging their clearly frightened sons in front of the horse 😞 You can see this a lot and yes, it's mostly fathers and sons.

No, John, the biggest rule breakers today were the troopers who weren't enforcing the rules. I'm only half way through the video and I'm going to log off because I'm over it tonight and just can't finish watching the video tonight.

The guards should say something.But not all of them do.

the Life Guards need to bring out Rarden more frequently.

This has nothing to do with this video , well maybe a little , I've just spent a relaxing couple of hours watching , again , the " Behind The Scenes " videos from Hyde Park Barracks and I suggest anyone who hasn't seen them , or like me going back to watch again do please watch ! It shows how hard these Troopers work and care for their horses , and yes they do care despite what some people feel ! I find myself disappointed and disheartened at some comments , telling the Troopers how they think their jobs should be done when none of us know their orders and why should we ? I could go on a rant but I won't , it's just my opinion , and we all know the saying about opinions. 😀. Relax , forget about tourists , settle down with a cuppa ( or whatever your choice of beverage ) and go back Behind the Scenes for some fun and enjoyment 😀 Have a good day everyone 😊

Some rando tourist touches the horse, and 😢If nothing is said by the Guard, everyone watching thinks it’s OKAY to touch and annoy the horse, also! Either it’s YES or NO. What is the purpose of the signs except if someone gets badly bit I guess the Horse Guards are legally protected. It’s stupid having the signs and saying nothing.🙄

A spoken word of NO, nein, non, and a sideways shake of head should be said with each touch. I believe would be universally understood.

the new sign changing the Rule to not touching the horse has been up for almost 2 weeks - every army trooper is required to follow the Rules whether he/she likes them or not - whomever fails to enforce this Rule displays the highest level of disrespect, and his/her commanding officer should remove him/her from ceremonial duty and have him/her returned to active military duty -

That's how much respect people have for the sign it's been knocked sideways from TOURONS leaning on it

Do all these troopers know that the animals are not to be touched or hasn’t fully gone through all the ranks what do we know the sign says no touching, but she put her hands all over the horse and even put her hands under a head wrapped her arm right around around

Why don’t the guards shout at them

Horseguards really have to sort themselves out. Signs need to be remade and the mixed messaging has to stop! How can you have one guard enforcing the rules and another guard just sits there without saying a word.

That’s why they need two signs!! That may or not work but at least give it a try.

I can’t watch this disregard of the laws by these wimpy guards who won’t make people obey. I’m signing off.

The signs have made a huge difference ,but the guards have got to react,because if one person gets away with touching ,they all follow .I,respect the guards ,and don't like to moan about them /

They need sign both sides and that guard should open his mouth no good putting sign up if he just sits there and allows idiots who can't read touch the horse waste of time

The horses seem more relaxed now that the tourons are not mauling them.

The NEW sign should be on the other wall at above Head height as in its present position it is hidden nearly all the time by tourists standing in front of it and I believe all the Troopers and Police should informed the New Rules without exception.

Why did the Guard let that couple touch like that? He was watching them too, so I think it’s been left to the discretion of the Guard based on the temperament of each particular horse. Also, here in CA we don’t touch mounted patrol officers unless we ask first so I’m not sure where that couple was from 🤷‍♀️

Shame on the guard! All she has to do is say NO! She isn’t even attempting to pull the horse away and that’s on her. Many of the other guards keep a tighter rein!

COME ON YOU TOP. BRASS, make your minds up touch or not to touch,Blues&Royals say NO,while the Life Guards say YES, it's rediculous.

and a semi circle of no entry before the guard and horse and prevent idiots walking through the box !

What is the point of the signs if people are still touching the horses ,and the troopers don't enforce it by telling them not touch their horses ,they need to stop them touching their horses .

Looks like the troopers are asleep. If one tourist sees touching they all will follow suit. What good are signs if they don't enforce them. I saw the lady police officer last week telling tourist not to touch the horse but the trooper did nothing after. I hope they'll start enforcing the signs soon.

The extra special care the guards take when children are around is amazing. The guards have to be 'on' 100%. Great job! If I could I'd buy them all a beer.

I guess it’s back to free-for-all--everyone mauling the horse. Are the British afraid of offending anybody?

No use for the syns if guards let it happen

My husband had a good idea. As a veteran Welsh Guard who worked at all the major palaces, he suggested white lines making a box shape on the floor. The public can't enter the box

My Uncle was in the Blues & Royals, what he found annoying was when a tourist put a toffee or chocolate wrapper into his boots it was difficult to get the stain out of his jodhpurs (apologies for incorrect terminology) no Vanish in those days.

I've noticed that when the nice Female Police Officer isn't on duty the other police officers are in the yard chit chatting and not paying attention to what's going on out the front

I am probably the only one who will say this, BUT, that tilted picture would drive ME nuts if I was in a picture FOREVER with a crooked sign.

We haven't seen our favorite police Lady for a few days. She keeps everyone under control!!

Total disgust with the mounted guards in both boxes. Tourists continue to ignore the signs and the guards don't open their mouth. The signs on the right box are hanging sloppy and nothing being done to fix them. Is this what the King's protection is like? Just completely careless and very sloppy and the guards siut there with crazy glue on their lips. And don't tell me they are told not to say anything, because there are a couple of guards that do their job correctly. Can't watch this drivel any longer. And don't bother trying to be cool and snapping back at me because I won't be here to see any crapola.

There needs to be consistency between the guards whether they are allowing touching or not