I liked the way the horse looked to see where he was going. Mutual affection.

Can they brief in this struck all close

When and where did you see it? I sat through this entire video because of you.

lorry

Just to let you know you just missed a r out lorry. No offence ment

​@@catherineknowles940 meant 😂

@@catherineknowles940 An…. Of… Meant… No offence!

@@catherineknowles940 ... * Meant ... no irony meant.

My old gelding Story, is a "cryer" He's always crying out to our other horses.

Think 6-8 straight load side by side!?

Oh you have horses too. I came upon these videos and sent them to my sister. She was appalled at what these horses are subjected too. Heck one of hers, stepped on my foot, and she said,” Well Candy, you shouldn’t have been so close while m putting his saddle on.” She was right, I knew better. Happy riding! Oh, she’s trailed her up to St. Augustine Beach and gone riding…beautiful!

Definitely riding first class....after dealing with tourists not sure how many weeks I'm glad to see that they travel first class and have a break from all that madness.

They always do in the uk

This isn’t a slant load. They are loaded straight but side by side. I don’t like this trailer. It’s too closed in, not enough ventilation, and the horses must get stressed because of way they are loaded they can’t shift their weight easily.

He did, kissed him on the neck 🐴💕

Yeah, he did. The dismounted guard kissed the two horses on their noses too.

The guards are big softies at heart❤️

​@@MD20239👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Why not?

Amen 🙏 😊

So cute where is the oats or hay. I want Oats they taste better 😅😂😊

They have a vet and blacksmith on call 24/7

No doubt I'll be corrected if wrong, but there are farriers and vets at the stables. The horses are ridden out earlier in Hyde Park. They have a holiday every year in Norfolk, there is film on line of them being ridden in the sea.

@@SuzeQ1122 They have army vets and trained farriers.

The HHCALVARY have Farrier’s on site for hot shoeing

You can Google or KZfaq the ( The Queen’s Guards: A Year In Service ). It’s a series that takes you through the extensive training of both soldiers ( man & horse ) You will see some of these guards doing their from day 1. Very interesting to watch. My respect went way up high in respect for both man & horse. The series is worth watching as you end up with a better understanding of the guards.

There being transferred to Hyde Park Barracks.

Knackers yard!

@@chriskelly4894 what a stupid answer, The Horses are regularly changed over between Barracks. The Horses where being taken to The Hyde Park Barracks. My son is a guard so he should know. Do you realise how many people you might upset with your inane comment.?

@@chriskelly4894hat a totally ignorant statement… these are some of the best cared for and loved in any country. They retire carefully not sent off like some race horse owners send their horses to be auctioned off to butchers for meat if they stop making money. Many steeple chase legends sadly are auction off too. The Calvary horses are not disregarded like worthless animals when they retire.

@@nicolekelaher1979 a lot of people would be upset about that stupid comment , It isn’t true . Everyone of those Horses are loved and exceptionally well cared for .

I think it is an hour long shift perhaps

Good morning “ someone”

It 1 hour no longer

​@@DixonAddictionnein, dem Himmel sei Dank🕊🙏🕊

I wouldn't think that they have to stand for ban hour possibly half an hour is long enough with all these crazy tourist's

I think it's so that the mounted guards dismount at the same time. The first one on the horses neck means swing you right leg over leaving you with just your left foot in the stirrup and the second on the saddle is to take your left foot out of the stirrup and dismount. Like everything in the army it's done to look professionnel and smart.

Holkham

Must have been bit of hurry as couple had marks saddle still on so no brush down before move?

By the sea.

​@@shirleyfisher8313those marks don't always go away with a quick brush

They are stupid, scratch the horse like they are scratching a cat or dog.Poor horses must be anxious to get away.

Same here , Elizabeth.

Huh?

Horse poo smells of hay. And the soldiers don't travel in the boxes. But they do check on them. They do get breaks on their journey. The horses are quite happy- looking forward to holidays with friends ❤

To “real” equestrians, the smell of a good healthy “poop” is like heaven! Smells like grass after it’s been cut.

It alerts the horse that they will be dismounting. It was explained in an earlier video.

I am not 100% sure. But I think is Norfolk.

@@melaniehorn8873 Exactly.

Three weeks vacation at the beach , in Norfolk.

Norfolk by the sea

I think it is a summer uniform

The mounted guards on duty in the sentry boxes are from three different regiments. The ones wearing breastplates, white trousers, and long black boots, are from either the Lifeguards or the Blues and Royals. The Lifeguards wear red jackets and have white plumes on their helmets. The Blues and Royals wear black jackets and have red plumes on their helmets. These are their ceremonial dress uniforms, and their normal uniform is the khaki camouflage one as seen in the part of the video where the guards are loading their horses onto the horse boxes, ready for their annual trip to the seaside in Norfolk. They usually wear a black beret with their khakis. While the two Guards regiments are away, the guard duty is taken over by the Royal Horse Artillery company, who normally fire the big guns for birthday salutes etc in Hyde Park. They wear navy jackets with lots of gold-coloured trim on the front, black trousers with a red stripe down the outside of the leg, and hats which look like upturned plantpots, and which have a red flap on one side from the crown. I hope this is of some help to you Liz. 🙂

@@monicawarner4091 thank you so much for the information. Now I wish they could do something about the rude people.

@@lizodonnell7131 • If only! That would be wonderful. At least I can have a laugh at all the posing...some tourists obviously think they're supermodels...and it's not just the women! 😀

@@monicawarner4091 Exactly , not just the women.

It’s to let the horse know the rider is dismounting 😀

@@janetc480 Thank you. I ride ,but I've never done that. But those horses have more tack than normal with the sheepskin saddle blankets and martingales.

It's the guards way of praising the horse for a job well done 🐴🐴

The horses are trained to know that the slap on the neck means to prepare for the weight of the guard and his heavy uniform to be concentrated on one stirrup.

I've often thought exactly the same!

It’s for all the stupid people to walk thru, or try to walk thru to get to the courtyard.

​@@BustedFlush7096😂 LOL!

To tell the horse they are dismounting.

They’re going on their annual holiday to Norfolk, where’ll they’ll get lost of grass and a daily swim in the sea.

Transferring to Hyde Park Barracks

@@Solitude11-11 Nope , for 3 weeks vacation on the beach , in Norfolk.

Off to the dentist to have their teeth floated and on to the farrier for new shoes. Getting ready for grouping the colour.

For 3 weeks vacation at the beach , in Norfolk.

To let the horse know he is going to be dismounted.( sorry about my broken English ).

Yes thank you,your English is fine and i have learned the reason from John of London city Walks.Have a blessed day!

"Why do they smack the horses so hard?" The other day I read on a comment that it indicates to the horses that the rider is going to dismount.

Could be going to the sea side i know they go to Holkham in Norfolk with the grooms and guards for a holiday❤

They get sent back to the holiday site for some much need R&R and to be horses as it does take its toll on the horses

A camera

I was wondering thr same. I know they use Tham in some countries in the battle. Like some of the Arab countries

If we mean the same thing, then this is not a scar, but an imprint in the coat where the saddle has been. Apparently it was just removed shortly before transportation. What are "scars", however, are the white areas on and next to the withers. These are pressure and rubbing points from the saddle, where the fur will now always grow back white.

Nothing , they are going for 3 weeks vacation at the beach , in Norfolk.

For 3 weeks vacation at the beach , in Norfolk.

Thank you! I thought we would never know.

" Why when they dismount the slap the horses neck " The other day I read on a comment that it indicates to the horses that the rider is going to dismount.

Our King takes a great interest in horses. It is not long since he gave up playing Polo. His father had little interest in horse racing yet was a champion with a horse and coach whereas the late Queen was mainly interested in racing.

@@elainecatlow338 thank you for correcting me Elaine. Good morning my “ Someone”

@@elainecatlow338Well we’ve seen what Harry does to Polo ponies here in the states. Threats of calls to Police ETA, for cruelty to animals. No other ping had divers cut in their sides and bleeding.

The late queen was exceptionally interested in horses. She was deeply involved in an extensive breeding programme and knew the names of every horse and those of its predecessors going way back. Her horses and dogs were important to her.

To the beach for a 3 weeks vacation , in Norfolk.

"I still don't understand why they slap the horses. " The other day I read on a comment that it indicates to the horses that the rider is going to dismount.

@imoshag4401 thank you 😊

Because they don't show the loading of the horses. First time I have seen it since I have been watching 👀 😅 😳

I don't get what you mean? Please Explain

@@ritabrandow1318 Neither do I.

It doesn’t hurt the horse but let’s them know the guard is dismounting.

its a cue for the horse to let them know what the rider will do next....exp....on the neck =partial dismount .....it doesnt hurt them but gets their attention

@@vickiechandler3112 Thanks, both of you. That makes sense.

Although, in 50+ years of riding, I never had to slap my jersey to let him/her know I was dismounting. My shifting weight sufficed.

Conditions are totally different

You think you are funny ? Why write such rubbish

Please don't say that. That isn't funny and it cruel. A lot of children watch this show. Shame on You 😢😮😢

​@ritabrandow1318 oh please,, get over yourself you ridiculous snowflake. It was a joke, but I'm really glad it offended you. I'll say what I want. It's called freedom of speech. Something that you miserable bstards can't stand.

Are you stupid? They are going for 3 weeks vacation on the beach , in Norfolk , they go every summer.

It's to give the horse warning that the rider is about to dismount .The horse can then tense himself for the load transfer .

They have to warn the horse their going to dismount 👍👍

Please don't text that way. It isn't funny. A lot of Children watch this show

@@ritabrandow1318Take responsibility for your many children. I'm not doing it for you.

@danhudson4614 I don't have any children but other people do. Get real you catch more with honey instead with vinegar. As the old saying go or if you can't be nice . Please keep your mouth shut 🙂 😒 🙄 😑

Is that all you can take from this video..pity you

What a rude thing to say.

@@chrishughes4961 I was a soldier and I can tell you that kind of overweight was never seen in my Regiment. We used to be a professional army with great military traditions now we are dominated by educational, media and political SNOWFLAKES and an undiscerning public who are incapable of seeing difference.

@@Kirkee7 That may be so but it's still rude, the poor man might have a medical problem.

@@chrishughes4961 If he had a medical problem he would soon be out of uniform.

Cretin

Not these horses.

pratt

Allez plus loin ?? Ça veut dire quoi ?

He asked if they are travelling far!