Absolutely not 🤬😵‍💫😢

Obviously not because many have written about not touching the horses..

Plenty of people did, including most of the children.

I agree. Though I was there yesterday, the tourists were very respectful. But I know, by watching these vids, this is not always the case. A great British spectacle. The guards look superb. Proud of them. And it was so hot. Luckily they change every hour.

No

Clickbait heading.

That is why some of us Americans love Arnie. But not all Americans, I am from Massachusetts. Just the idiots. I love Arnie ❤

Tame horses are chosen from among thousands and intentionally bred together to form successive generations of passive horses. Unlike centuries ago when they used war horses that would have bit most of these people hehe

I'm astounded at the incessant complaining about the tourists, while watching the horses bob their heads because of all the metal in their mouths. Their bits are painful, but nobody cares to remark about their discomfort. Tourists petting them is nothing compared to the pain in their mouths.

Total rubbish - they are not in any pain at all!

MAYBE THE STUPID PARENTS THINK THE HORSES HAVE SOME MAGICAL POWERS! Yes, stupid and ignorant parents (adults?). The guards need to be more aggressive and assertive with these silly people. These tourists should be made to stand behind a 10-15 ft. line at all times.

Maybe these adults (parents?) think this is a petting zoo.

@@Lafata44 what a load of rubbish! If the Horses were in pain, do you really think they'd bee standing there so calmly? While I agree that some bits can cause pain & discomfort, they are used by the definite Minority of people in the Equine World. People who are professional, like the Army, Professional Eventing Riders, Jockeys & trainers in the Horse Racing Industry, do not use that sort of tack, the reasons for which should be obvious. Not only are there severe penalties by the Governing Bodies of these Industries, there is the fact that these types of Horses are a considerable Investment & you would be foolishly Stupid to mistreat them. Despite everything else, many of these animals have a limited life of service & ability to keep performing at the level required, unless you have the room to retire them & keep them, they are sold on to other Equestrians, they couldn't be if their mouths are damaged. If anything makes the Horses Bob their heads, flatten their ears, kick or bite, it's the idiot Tourist, who have no idea how to behave around them, most of them can't grasp the fact that soft little pats & strokes irritate the Horses, it's like being tickled, they're are 1/4 ton of animal & when they're annoyed, they will fight back the only way they know how. While the Troopers are well trained in handling their Mounts, it still takes them time & if you have a Horse biting your shoulder or arm, you will be hurt before that happens. I wonder how many of these Tourist would go up to a strange Dog to pet it, or encourage their children to, not many I would think.

Why? The horses for the most part enjoy the attention.

They do.

They have. But I think if they said it to everyone, they'd have no voice left. There needs to be someone there to keep people at a distance.

They can but generally it’s when the people grab or pull at the reigns or bit on the horse.

man i was in the horse guards parade and asked the guard if i can pet his horse he nodded so i petted him -__- i even have a video

Link to the video please?

I can't blame tourists for being tourists, it's pretty obvious the horses and guards are there just for the tourists. The heavily armed police officers are the ones who are guarding the place. The guards and horses really serve no other purpose, and if they didn't allow the people close access for photos, the crowds would dwindle... It's all about the money... My guess is, no horse is added to the team unless it's passed the test of being social, allowing people to get close without panic. If you own horses, those horses will get used to you and any ranch hands they see daily, but they will not be comfortable with strangers, I'm sure they've had to work with these horses to keep calm when approached, and only the best are selected for guard duty... I've seen these horses actually lower their head for a child to reach it's nose, saw one cuddle a man in a wheelchair... if the affection is genuine the horse will know and show it's love back...

Absolutely.

The horse must feel at times as though he is encountering an octopus!

They should erect barriers to keep these moron's away from the guard and his horse, anyone crossing the barrier, anyone trying to cross it should be arrested on sight. More police and Military guards needed at the front to protect the Guards and Horses, soon as they leave the idiots rush forward and do what they are told NOT to do?

Because of " stupidity" and " it's tradition to let Joe public touch the horses.." good" public relations" blah blah. If those in charge read these comments they might just take the hint most of us do not agree with the horses being literally mauled...but they won't care.

Billions of pounds in tourist money.

Their only duty is to attract and entertain the visitors. KAREN

@@HowardRamsey No they are there as a Sovereign guard, they are NOT to amuse tourists 🙈

@@phyllbell6769Seriously? They are there only between 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. regardless of whether the King is in residence or abroad. They are in impractical Dress uniform and they are armed with a SWORD!! The mounted Guards are removed whenever there is a disturbance in the Street (e.g. a march) and have to call on the Police to deal with tiresome visitors. They have no powers to prevent entry or to search or to arrest. Sorry it's not being disrespectful, - it's just being honest about what Ceremonial duties (for tourist entertainment) involve for these highly trained soldiers.

NOBODY should be allowed to touch them..Get a grip Army officee-in-charge..or is it " political" like everything else in life? these days??

The perfect comment 👍

I think pictures and petting are encouraged as part of the Tourist experience. The Horses and Guards have been trained to deal with it. You aren't supposed to touch the reins or other equipment and you shouldn't feed a Guard Horse unless the Guard gives permission.

And what on there hands when they do

very true they should bring back social distancing for the horses and guards

@Maggie_1957 Even if the horses had barriers around them, there would still be idiots reaching to touch the horses.

@@LRBerry very true but if it stops 95% of people touching the horse then thats good as you say there will always be those who think the rules dont apply to them

Poor horses !!

Well said. More and more of these vloggers are using click bait. A lot of the videos are also too long and too boring. Buska has started doing some much shorter videos with a simple title. Much prefer them. Won’t watch this person again - caught me out too many times with the titles.

Did you notice when she left he practically ran to get near the horse, typical asshole male, Pretty girl on the horse catch his eye and fancy his chances.? Too old for you Great Grandpa.

You might be surprised to know that horses are used quite a lot as therapy and that a lot of horse owners say that their horse is what gets them out of bed! 💜

​@@j.ksmith7432the same can be said for many aminals, dogs being probably the most common one, for some of us our animals have been the only things in life which showed us true unconditional love and were there for us during the hardest times in our lives, animals are simple and loyal, things you don't find in humans. Lol

@@MDM1992 amen to that.

These are tourists in our country…they don’t do respect..🤬

Brits respecting standards and traditions when abroad, erm NO.

What shocked people were they?

She is, and very much in control of the situation, good for her, our girls' in the Military need more attention to put them on the world map. This young lady is doing just that. Well done Miss, Hope you see this? I'm a mum and I bet your mum is as proud as punch over you. and rightly so. Thank you for keeping us safe and looking after your beautiful horses.

Such a beautiful horse and very vocal. At least it stops them all mauling her. I hate when they all crowd around touching her. Probably telling her mate in the other box she has had enough.

NEVER☝️☝️☝️

NO

Gotta have those pictures

Beautiful ladies

Menospeakadeenglish

@@brianbickle7395 Time they learned. Expect us to speak theirs in their country. Works both ways?

That gorgeous horse is star of this show. He's saying get outta my face and leave me be?

LoL

A Soldier, not a female soldier.

@@boblouden6663 If that's male, I've been making some terrible mistakes all my life!

@@boblouden6663 male soldier ore female soldier who gives a toss it's up to the old bill to keep the tourists at bay, have you nouthing better to do than criticise,

@@joginns778 my point is it is a soldier it doesn't matter if male or female.

I swear, they are only 12 years old. 😊

Women in The Blues, Lifeguards, and Kings Troop Horse Artillery. Equality across the board in the modern military.

@alexanderwaterman7480 I really want to see on Worlds Woman's Day, all women on hands at the gateway.

@lorie4913 She will be older than that to be in this role, very fortunate to have the gene that makes you look very young for your age?

That's what the signs are for. They can't sue, shouldn't have been so close to an army animal in the first place. And if it's fractious, shouldn't approach. Stupid won't stand up in court. It would literally be, no case to bring.

because they would not be there with the Guard.

Exactly..well said

There is a warning sign