John, I'm so excited. Trooper V's mom and I will be coming down for the Trooping the Colour on the 15th

John - you're often remarking on how large these horses are - have you seen the New York City Mounted Parks Enforcement Patrol Officers & their horses?? They're truly huge & dwarf their riders - possibly Clydesdales or something - the ones with fluffy ankles lol! 😀😀

never grab anything that doesn't belong to you!

It’s dangerous!

An army horse is technically a vehicle. Can you imagine trying to take charge of a military vehicle while the driver is there? I consider these twits lucky not to be poked by that long sharp thing.

It’s more than disrespectful - it’s assuming control of the horse. The reins are the connection between the horse and the rider - interrupting that communication is as stupid as grabbing the steering wheel of someone else’s car. It’s confusing for the horse because grabbing the reins interrupts the signals and cues from the rider’s hands to the horse’s mouth that it’s been trained to expect.

It is very dangerous as it could trigger the horse to rear up!

I wonder what he's like in his stall?

What makes me laugh is when he runs across the street. That little yell, "Aaaahhhh" he gives out, talking about the bus running him over makes me laugh everytime! 😂

If an expert and champion like Princess Anne can get injured, these tourists need to start using their common sense (not too many seem to have any!). They don't read signs either.....and their language skills are selective, seeing that they travel through Airports, Border control and other areas displaying signs in the English language! Don't get me started on their manners......how many acknowledge the guards in military uniform with their beautifully groomed horses......a thank you in any language would be appreciated!

😂🤣😂 only 17 meal deals how about £600 worth of booze and ribeye and also fillet steak? Now that's what is shoplifting. (That is true by the way )

Please to not make into 10 shorts

What a lovely thing to say Becky. I'm so sorry about your husband, and hope you can still find much happiness in your life. As a crafter myself, I know how that helps. My very best wishes to you. 😊

That and the pick pockets!

I like the fact that John takes care of the people disrespecting the King's Guard. That's how I act with our Ex-Military here in the USA.

John's a stand up comedian and doesn't know it!!!🎉

I love Thelwell drawings they are brilliant 😁😁😁

My favourite Thelwell drawing….The kids on their ponies are talking to a woman up to her waist in snow. “…..and hurry up, I’m mounted!!”

On certain days, if you pass Horse Guards you can see horse ears peep rhythmically over the wall with each bounce.

To the couple from Tennessee, please tell me what John looks like. I think I spotted him in another guys video, green hat and dark backpack! By the way, I’m from Alabama. Good to hear another Southerner on here. Have fun.😊😊😊

​@@user-zl7ec2lg6e • If you can, watch Buska in the Park's video entitled "Your favourite Guard returns to Horseguards." It shows John talking to former Trooper Peter Ellis and his partner. Peter's the one with the 'tash' and John's the one in the hat. Good luck. 😊

I know the feeling 😂

I wonder how many somersaults they can do in one routine 😂😂😂

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And there go, Ormonde doing a double backwards flip while he manages to nip one of the judges. He'll get extra points for that!¡!¡!

oh stop my sides are hurting from laughter at the image of the horses doing somersaults and especially Ormond biting one if the judges and getting extra points🤣🤣🤣🤣🐎🐎💕

Then Ormonde and Rarden join together to do a synchronised routine finishing in style with a double somersault with a kick out to see how many of the spotters they can flatten 😂😂😂. Gold medallists for certain

I know you posted this a month ago, but well said…..Texas here.

In my humble opinion applauding would give the impression that it's a show being put on for tourists , instead of an historical ceremonial duty , giving the impression that many have that they are actors performing instead of soldiers on duty .

Oh please no. Applause??? I’m cringing just thinking about it. For all the reasons Kath has mentioned, just……no. These are soldiers doing their duties….it deserves our gratitude and respect, not applause. It’s not a show.

2 weeks later and it's nighttime but Hello! 👋

The cuirass makes it look as though they have a slight hunch, especially with the cartouche on the back. Plus those boots are very difficult to walk in.

I think that's a huge part of the problem , most will only have seen a horse on tv , films or on the pages of a book . To actually see one and have the opportunity to stand next to and touch one is maybe a once in a lifetime experience , so I can understand their excitement . Unfortunately in some cases the excitement goes over the top resulting in them putting themselves in possible danger and annoying the horse and Trooper . Those with good tour guides are given information and directions , those on their own do their own thing whether right or wrong !

I do get that. But seriously, how many brain cells does one need to be able to comprehend that a large animal is something to be careful of. I mean it’s like the famous Yellowstone tourons that approach bison for pictures. I’ve never seen a bison in person(have seen a wisent but that’s bye the bye)but I can tell you RIGHT now in as sure as heck not gonna approach one “in the wild” cos that would be utterly moronic. I mean, it’s not rocket science.🤷😂

The slap on the saddle indicates the rider is dismounting so there's a change of weight , the first Trooper walks the horse forward and the slap is heard by the other horse . They are trained this way .

Maybe that's the point.🤷🏻‍♀️

People want a memory of seeing such a sight. I do understand that. What I DONT understand is the NEED to be IN the bloody picture themselves. It’s almost like they’ll forget that they were there if they’re not in the picture!!?? In any case, if they’d just take the picture and move along there’d be no issue. The issue comes with needing the picture whilst being practically on top of the horse(or his rider) particularly if one is terrified of horses and it as much as looking at one will trigger a full squealing flight response(or if you happen to be one of those morons who thinks such behaviour is “cute” and “girly”….it’s not, it’s stupid and dangerous around a large animal.) Or being one of those self appointed “influencers” who primp and preen and spend 20 minutes contorting into a supposedly “sexy” pose, which usually looks not only very UNsexy, but actively uncomfortable and utterly ridiculous….one recent woman looked kinda like a cross between a baboon and a mounted fish, what with the “trout pout” that for some reason they all seem to think looks GOOD🙄(I beg to differ), and the desperate thrusting of her over endowed arse end into the horses face. Not entirely sure why unless she has a fetish for being bitten on the butt….I’m awaiting the first arse bite with bated breath I’ll be honest, 🤣 The worst part of the self absorbed “influencer” types(and let’s be honest, the only influence most of them have is over what ridiculous froufrou “semi coffee” drink they’ll be seen with) tho, is that instead of the picture being of the gorgeous pageantry in front of them, it’s just of THEM….everything else is reduced to a prop. They might as well do it with photoshop for all of the engagement with their surroundings(which is nil)which would save congestion and lower the blood pressure of both the horses, AND the troopers several points.

Yes, they are Tourists, after all.

That's so true! People even go to the theatre and pop concerts and watch the action through their phones. My niece is one of them! 🙄

Most of them aren’t bothered, and the ones that are will very quickly let you know about it. Some even enjoy the attention. What NO horse enjoys is being crowded in, without an escape route. That will make them nervous. Loud yelling in their ears, fast erratic movements, and people who insist on pushing into a horses space when they make it clear they don’t like or want it will get a horse upset. Pinning ears back, moving away from invading hands, pushing people away, or even nipping are all VERY clear signs to back off that even the most sheltered apartment dweller should be able to work out. Sadly many ignorant folk appear to believe their wishes and desires trump that of the horses and that’s a problem. If people just showed a bit of respect things would go much more smoothly..