They think they are at a circus.

So agree. It should not be allowed

While I agree that tourists should not be allowed to touch the horses, they cannot be blamed for touching the horses while they are permitted to do so. They aren’t doing anything legally wrong and they’ll continue to pet the horses until someone much higher up decides to change the rules.

@@shirleyanneyoung955 or until someone gets badly hurt

​@@shirleyanneyoung955I agree with your comments. Sadly, the 'powers that be', have allowed the current situation to develop, by not regularly reviewing and ignoring what is happening.

Exactly

Learn English..it helps

@@daphnethurlow5388. And I am sure you being a seasoned traveller you learn the language of the country you visit. ( I’m being sarcastic if you hadn’t guessed)

@@daphnethurlow5388 How many tourists learn the language of every country they visit on vacation? Especially Europe, which has more than 40 countries.

@@janinecarson8380Google translate exists for a reason. At least try to understand some of the signs you see as they can be important or how about observe the behaviour of the people are you.

Due to a lack of RESPECT by some visitors and UK laws being too liberal.

It's like if you're driving a car, and someone suddenly grabs the wheel and tries to turn it.

People want to take controle away from the guard ..tssss

Very clueless.

Ask that person how they feel about someone grabbing the steering wheel while driving!!!

The horse, could have reared up & unseated, the guard, or charged into the crowd or the road, God forbid🤔

I agree 🤟🏼

@@alanashore9570 I agree that they should have a barrier between the horses and the tourists.This would make it safer for the Guards and the horses.

@Patricia-om3vo Barriers are not possible it's a public footpath in Whitehall under control of the Council next to a very busy road . Also barriers are potentially dangerous to horse and trooper if the horse became unsettled and ran forward .

@@kathellison8084 Perhaps if they weren’t Allowed to be Abused , They might not be Spooked and on Edge ??

@@kathellison8084 I didn't think of that. So maybe they could keep the tourist at least six feet back from the Guard and the horse

so very true and it is getting worse

And worse. ,,no common sense..it's getting crazy .

No, these people are all suffering from Fith Syndrome.

We call them "turons ", a combination of tourist and moron.

They never had brains to begin with.

Get to shout again? They couldn’t for some time? Respect, from Canada

Presumably you are referring to the visitors who show lack of respect?

He's got absolutely no idea what he's done wrong. No common sense either.

@@almae3651 I believe he was using a translation app to translate what the police officer was saying. He probably didn't understand what he did wrong until his friend or the app translated. As far as common sense, it looked like he tried to understand..... unlike some idiots here who disparage tourists because they don't speak or read english.

@@ShenandoahTim I personally think that even if it's just hello, please and thankyou, every traveller should learn these few words before going abroad, it could make a world of difference to those whose country you are visiting.

@@JaneH-rj9jt I agree with you 100%. But that's not the issue. It's people here deciding that because local etiquette was not followed, the person who breached protocol must be punished and disparaged.

@@ShenandoahTim A international sign "might" help.

I have seen someone being a prat before. It wasn't nice I can tell you. Bloody prats.

It's not just that, reigns are the control, and that man took control

Sorry it's reins not reigns

@jackiemack8653 you're correct. My phone auto corrected a word to my daughter this morning that made no sense of the conversation. Reign is what dictators do, like kings. Rein is what controls the horse. EXCUSE ME SO MUCH FOR NOT CHECKING BEFORE I HIT SEND.

@@DianaCB_TX oh I am sorry for being a know it all. I'm a word fanatic but truly awful in math. I really do apologize. Also not to make you feel sorry for me but I'm confined to my bed with several diseases one of which will probably kill me soon. In a way it's funny that's all I have left in life is correcting people's English. Have a good day!

Many tourists cannot read English.

Given their constant exposure to the public I would expect them to be acclimated. I believe the police have over 100 that interface with the public as mounted police.

why don't you go & let one stand on your foot, see how it would feel, why do you people want to do harm to others you do know don't you, what goes around, comes around, some people are too stupid for words, sometimes! 😮

​@patriciadavis2506 Talk about stupid. This paragraph looks like it was written by a 5 year old. Incorrect spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You're a bright one, aren't you?🙄

Yes I did see another video where a lady had her foot trodden on and another lady had her ponytail yanked. I felt a certain sense of Schadenfreude. 😅 I’m sure the tourists bring a lot of money. Let them ignore the sign and or think the rules don’t apply to them.

I don't know why they don't set up a barrier. The guards are there to protect the queen not as a photo prop!

Y7

The sign says do not touch the reins..apparently it is too hard for some people to read.

I'd like to say it's just people who don't speak or read English, sadly it's not. There's just no need to touch, shout, stand too close if be aggressive

Yes! Yelling transends a language barrier. Like a clip I saw where a tourist hits the horse repeatedly a swear often is known in many languages

That so called mother on the left was forcing her terrified little girl to stand in front of the horse disgusting I wonder how good she is as a MOTHER

That idiots friend in the GREEN JACKET GRINING AND THEN GO S BACK FOR ANOTHER PHOTO WITH THE POICE MAN STOOD C.OSE TO THE GUARD

It’s not “common sense”. Common sense is sound and prudent judgment based on experience and understanding of the facts. It’s also influenced by culture. Many people know nothing at all about horses, bridles, reins, or any tack, except what they might have seen on TV or on the movies. You’re not the first to say it’s “like grabbing the steering wheel when someone is driving a car”, but in fact it’s nothing of the sort and that’s a very bad analogy. Anyone knows not to interfere with the wheel WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING, but why should they not put their hands on the wheel when the car is stationary? Apart from tossing their heads around, the horses are usually stationary too.

@@Bandomeme My comment is my own personal opinion, just as you have yours, and I respect that they are your own thoughts, your opinion. If one doesn't understand something or how it works, they should stay clear of it, and certainly not grab at it. The reins on a horse aren't there just to look good, they are the means to direct these horses, same as having a dog on a leash. Would you just run up and grab the dogs leash? That's a good way to end up with a nasty bite! The horses don't stay "stationary" when someone pulls or yanks on their reins. They at times react even before the guard does. It's not factual that "anyone" knows not to grab the steering wheel when someone else is driving, as is evident by the fact that there have been many accidents over the years because of someone doing just that. What it all boils down to is, don't touch the reins ever, for any reason! It's so simple really.

@@Kimberly-dn4mc you’re missing the point completely. It’s only simple if you are familiar with horses and know what bits of tack do what, as you obviously are and do. Many, if not most, people aren’t. Nor do they equate the suicidal grabbing of the steering wheel of a car in motion with posing for a photo while holding of a bit of leather dangling from a stationary horse. Never mind. It’s not that important in the general scheme of things and I’m very sure the MOD and VisitBritain can manage their affairs very well without our comments from the sidelines.

Success!!

The little girls on the left just made a scary memory lol

@@JMarie118 Must admit I felt a bit bad for the little girls lol 😆

You don't want to be in the path of a charging horse especially one that size.

​@@Lynsey516it's a teachable moment. Could save their lives one day.

Too bad they don't lift a finger to Just stop Oil! 😂

@@taraann7753m

​@@bidensdiaper394People like you are just an embarrassment

@@bidensdiaper394 piss off lunatic! the only old man in diapers is your trump . The diapers and girdle man!

The police do their jobs every day exemplary. The police and Guards are not babysitters!

Who cares.

We had neighbors who raised Arabians In training one a horse trotting in circles lead with rains, kicked up back leg, caught a child , in its chin, split it cliff palette. It was a life time injury & terrible at the time. Teach your children not to be behind any horse if possible.

Some smile very large and do it again. When they smile after getting yelled at, with never an apology.

I don't think this guy was offensive, he looked baffled - he clearly didn't speak English and was just copying what he saw other people doing. He wasn't trying to be difficult like some are. They just need to blanket ban touching the horse and then no one's going to get it wrong by accident. Those that then do can get the good yelling at they deserve

Well Done

Yes well said

Countless people engage with the horse before him. With no objections. Any of the geniuses commenting think maybe the Asian tourist does not read English? ( to the uneducated, a tourist is a person who is traveling / visiting a foreign place or location). I didn't hear any broadcasts on loud speakers saying don't touch the reins. Only a single sign in one language. Did the guard do anything wrong? No, its not up to him stop and wonder if the gentleman reads English. However nor is it up to sanctimonious jackanapes to jump to conclusion without the benefit of conscious, intelligent, impartial observation. But then again if some people thought before they started blathering, they might never say anything at all. In many case's a blessing.

​@@DIDYOUSEETHAT172You don't need a language to express RESPECT.

@@patriciaphillips2479 Laughable bullshit logic, when you do need it to read the sign that explains the rules.

Yes, that was a very forceful grab at those reins!

It's very rude and disrespectful to touch the King's guard and never grab the King's horse reins. This is not Disneyland, people need to respect the King's guards, they were trained VERY HARD at the army like my brothers. DON'T TOUCH THEM AGAIN!!! Just respect them please and stay aside to take a picture.

​@@samuelleblanc1525thing is how's he supposed to know though? They let people come up and mess with the horse, giving the impression it's all fine. You can see how tourists can get confused. They're not all going out trying to be offensive, they're just doing what everyone else is. Just ban anyone touching them and it'd be fine. Horse would probably be a lot happier too.

The sign says don't touch the reigns​@@85parrot

@@ecm958 A lot of tourists forget to bring their brains - this is the closest many have been to a live horse, and some, I fear, imagine they just huge toys.

I've seen a couple of very polite Americans thanking the guard.

Even if they were actors in Disneyland, what about a thank you to them. It's a complete lack of RESPECT.

Actually they often do try to thank the guard but s/he is seated high up and frequently looking the other way, so the opportunity is lost. I’m perfectly sure the tourists here do NOT think the guards are paid actors just because they’re allowed to take photos next to them and pat the horse. They’re allowed to take photos next to policemen in uniform too, and next to Pearly Kings and Queens, none of whom are paid actors either. The difference lies in the fact that sightseers cannot talk to the guards or establish any kind of relationship with them. In fact, not talking to the guards is a form of respect as it’s well known they are on duty and shouldn’t be distracted.

I just commented about this. So rude.

There are morons from every country. Imagine how they act at home. Ignorance has no boundaries.

Teach horses to nip them...they back off when horses start doing that.

I do too.

Gorgeous horse, must be very difficult for the horses and guards to constantly be touched by tourists.

Pathetic

You don't need a language to express RESPECT. You do however need to engage your brain and show some common sense.

Oh to be able to give a poke with the sword!

It was hardly a charge

Thanks for posting the time of the event. People really need to learn how to edit videos no need to post a 10 minute video when what you’re wanting to show is in the last 2 minutes.

I was watching this live today, and yes the MOD policeman did get the friend to translate..

Erm...its OBVIOUS you dont touch the reigns so dont blame it on not understanding English

​@tricia4900 Actually, it's not obvious at all. Not to someone without horse knowledge. The guy made a mistake, it's really that simple. He's learned his lesson and probably won't do it again. There should be a paint line around the guard's area that says do not cross. The line itself is a universal sign that this area is marked off for a reason. There should also be signs saying don't approach the horses. If everyone else isn't getting close then people that don't speak the language usually aren't going to do it either. You really don't need to be right up next to them to get a picture with them anyway.

@@thelnepoet1 Good ideas all. It is really not rocket science. A red paint line, maybe police posted for a period of time to get people used to the idea of staying out of the zone. Eventually it will become common knowledge and obvious to stay back.

@cynn3367 Exactly. Eventually, it'd be less stressful on the guards and the horses and way safer for the tourists. Horses, even well trained/mannered ones, can have off days just like us.

It’s unfair and extremely unrealistic to expect every foreign tourist to be able to read English. How many English people go abroad able to read in the language of the country they visit?

@@shirleyanneyoung955 sorry you're misunderstanding what I said...... I was being sarcastic (my English sense of humour) meaning ppl choose not to read the signs put up!!! It should be common courtesy for tourist NOT to go up to a soldier on hourseback that is on duty doing his job & pull on the horses reins. I would never ever do the that in this country or any other!!!!!! Would they like it if they were at work & the soldier went & started tugging on their clothes wanting a pic, no they wouldn't!!

A) The police officer spoke to the person in English and the Person replied in English. B) You are in a English speaking country... it's no one's but the visitors responsibility to understand the local culture, language and literature. C) Grabbing the reigns of a horse is no different from grabbing a steering wheel of a car that is moving... it's obviously stupid. D) The guard is not there for Tourists and is not there to accommodate them. E) That is why your "Request" will be ignored.

@@babalonkie The man's cohorts could have told him not to grab the reins. I think many do it to see if they can get away with it.