Perhaps they shouldn’t.

It becomes like water off a ducks back but they also have a good laugh behind closed doors.

@@barbaradyson6951 I bet they do! I watched one yesterday just heave the biggest sigh of exasperation and almost a shake of the head.

They keep their temper because they are well trained!

they are trained to protect the sovereign and themselves not deal with idiots.

YOU are not wrong..

Good thing petting a horse is not such a crucial thing in life, like running a red light is. Perspective.

@@blueandmoreblue The horse is on duty just like a soldier. Would you walk up and touch a military guard that is on duty? This touchy touchy feely feely is ridiculous when they are on duty. But of course people think the horses are there for their benefit. Stand back, take a pic and move on. SMH

@@dorisbotts6414 But the horses are there to draw and entertain the tourists.

@@dorisbotts6414 The Guards and whomever is in the administration, allow petting the horses. If they allow it, why do you worry about them. Most tourists and Brits behave respectfully and the Guards are not shy about correcting a tourist. I'm betting the England "Guide" books say that you can pet the horse of a King's Guard. ✌️

So are english people 😢

​ How do you know they have are English?

Haha like the idea of whack a mole😂😂😂

or the use of the sword...to keep them in line.

What I would do as a tourist before I touched the horse I would ask the guard if it was alright and if he said yes that’s fine, but if he said no, after all he knows the horse, he knows whether it’s having a bad day or not, then what he says goes, if he says move away, you move away and if you don’t then you deserve to be trodden on, kicked or bitten. That woman who was feeding the horse, the guard was looking the other way, she shouldn’t have done that without asking, the horse could have been on a special diet or allergic to the food she was giving it. Some people are really very, very stupid and ought to be put down.

​@@merylwhiteley1593Me too, 😂 Wack-a-mole vs Wack-the-cracked-Tourist could work quite well!! I'd play it!!

@@lindatruax8319 Hahaha I think a lot of people would enjoy that and join in

AMEN!!

Nor me N IM ONLY ACROSS THE WATER IN ULSTER

Nor me ,and I'm only 20 minutes by train.I don't go to London anymore cos of all these ignorant , disrespectful tourists.😢

Worse nightmare

I hear you.

Me Either I Love The Guard's & Horses But Some Of Those People I Yell At Them. Sitting Here At Home. They Have No Respect At All.

If foriegners want to have a photo taken near one of our ROYAL guards they need to understand the word RESPECT WHEN IN SOME ONE ELSES COUNTRY..

Respect goes both ways, doesn't it The tourists chose England to visit, which is the main way England makes money. There are bad apples, but 95% are respectful. You should be thankful and respectful in return. Tourism is vital to you.

@@blueandmoreblue Good manners cost nothing and there are plenty of British that visit Britain's Capital but foriegners are ignorant and think because they are visiting can just ignore Our Rules..THESE ARE SERVING SOLDIERS NOT TOY SOLDIERS JUST TO HAVE PHOTOS OF..RESPECT THEM..

@@wendylinton453 But don't you see that it loses its seriousness to many because they're allowed to engage with the horses in the first place. They can touch but don't always know the exact ways how. Souvenirs are sold, the changing of the guards is for tourism. How are the young supposed to know how sacred it is to you, it looks like a free for all. . British youngsters are not immune to making a mistake, btw. I used to live in London. They're brains are still growing. Don't take it so seriously if someone gets it wrong. They are not purposely trying to disrespect your traditions.

@@blueandmoreblue your excuse won’t fly. It’s enabling bad behavior.

A few decades ago we didn't and wouldn't have touched the horses - I wonder why it changed. Tourists think it is their god-given right to keep touching those poor horses

I own horses and have lived with them for over 60 years now. That brownish horse with the pink nose seemed very well disposed toward people and seemed to be enjoying the interaction with the tourists. I guess I looked away for a moment and missed the unthinkable teen. People here often assume that the horses don't want to be touched. If they don't want to be touched they will let you know by laying back their ears and moving aggressively with their nose. For some of the horses, though, being made much of by the tourists may be the highlight of their day -- welcome stimulation from😊 of the boredom of their stalls.

You have no manners and respect judging by your unmerited supercilious comment

Well put.

@lorraineprahm5461 Was that aimed at me or at the original poster? I have great respect for the guards and for the horses themselves. I merely questioned the portion of the original comment that said horses don't want to be touched. In other videos, I have seen horses indicating that they don't want to be touched. In others, this one included, I see body language indicating that the horse does not mind being touched and is enjoying the attention. I am not some naive person whose sole knowledge of horses is watching The Lone Ranger on TV. My 60 years of owning horses comes from daily interaction with them. They l8ve with me, rather than at a boarding facility where I visit them a few days out of the week. I am beginning to sour on this channel because of the general trend to criticise the tourists for wanting to touch the horses. Some deserve criticism for interfering with the reins, but a pat on the neck is different. I see the soldiers and police patting the guard horses all the time. It is a friendly greeting between a human being and a horse. Now, if you want to criticise tourists for disrespecting the institution of the Horse Guard by throwing trash, being loud and disorderly, and lounging on the pavement when they are trying to pass, feel free. Just don't claim to know what is in the horse's mind unless you really do.

True

Yeah, except they rarely do it and only for the very most egregious acts.

The guards are mean.

⁠@@sheilabuchanan8619they have to be because how ridiculous the people act!

No they are not. I was talking about the guards not soldiers anyway. The Kings guards that is what they are called DUHHHH!!!! DA!!!@@adrenalinejunkie3828

Not weird they respect neither.They paw at the horses and should not touch them that also respect.Respect to both guard and horse is needed

​@@sheilabuchanan8619 The guards aren't mean They just get pissed off by stupid tourists,anf their crapoy entitled attitudes

It just disgusts me when I see that too! Those poor horses have to walk through there with all that trash laying about. I agree with you 💯%!

Typical Britain I'm afraid..

Should be find

Yes, it's disgusting behavior!

Unfortunately litter bins are generally not found at a lot of tourist sites close to government buildings. Bad people are/were inclined to put bombs in them. 😟

I've noticed that too

What do immigrants have to do with the topic of this video?

@@Bandomeme Why do you ask, unless you are an immigrant yourself.

@@lisainger6751 my status is as relevant as yours. And you haven’t answered my question.

They are shouting

ADD TRASH CANS OR STOP SELLING STUFF

Why are there not people to clean it up??? They leave the trash there so why complain about it. If it is a pigsty, it doesn't bother the higher ups now does it.

Starting? I saw signs of it in London 50 years ago.

​@carolrose3367 There are dustbins among the bollards. Straight opposite the large gate.

And plastic bottles lying on the ground

Where I live there's a £60 Fine

@@heatherives8646 WELL DONE!! 👍👏

Great places to plant bombs during the Troubles, that’s for sure.

Still no excuse . Keep junk with you till you find a bin! Easy enough to have a small bag handy to put your rubbish in!

Very interesting, are there none in London? I remember decades ago how precarious it was to ride the tube.

Yes i remember the bomb scares 😮

@@avrilyaxley2084 best I remember of that time was seeing the coverage on the evening news, since I’m “across the pond.”

Someone has said it's an hour ,it must feel like many more ,when these idiotic tourists are constantly touching...the Guards must dread their scheduled slot.

Australians fix a dggy- doodoo bag to their dog's leash so they pick and and dispose of "it" in the right bins. Brits would simply not follow the rules, or law bc they don't here. No idea why.

Agree 💯.

They look happy to me and less bored having visitors. ✌

Some of the horses actively solicit attention from their visitors, particularly the younger children. They turn their heads to be included in the picture. And then there's Arni. We don't talk about Arni. . .too much. 😂

Seems worse imo.

Was not to long ago you would think differently. Too many people grabbing reins and touching horse's and guards.

@@lindawarring6486 I see. Why do they allow, "touching" the horses?

They will say yes or no if they are asked but people don't bother to ask.These are service animals they should ask before touching.Service dog's are the same.

Any service animals should not be touched unless you ask first.I do not care if it a horse ,dog or any kind of animal in service.

@@lindawarring6486 Do you know that the world thinks English Guards don't reply and you shouldn't address them. You think the Guards want to reply to hundreds of requests to pet the horse and what if they keep talking with more questions.... I agree in a perfect world it would be polite but it's not practical. I do however think they should look back and say thank you or nod or smile.

Thats Kenny with the board, hes often walking past at horse guards

you ever hear the witness version..started way back in the forty's, then it kept saying soon since then..

It’s appalling to see all the trash left on the street!

He's taking the long way.

@@Ace-ke7fq please explain because it sounds like it might be something minty python might say in a skit.

Love it. Minty Python! A new series coming?

The so-called tourists can and should take their rubbish/trash with them! @bettiegoober7853, I am more concerned about the safety of the horses and guards than looks. The horses or guards could slip on the garbage possibly causing severe damage to themselves. The tour guides can and should ensure that their tourists take their trash with them!

It's simple there's no discipline any more, like getting a clip around the ear etc.

I think your timings must be off: I couldn't spot either of those incidents.

They are in places where terrorists are not likely to plant a bomb. This isn't one of them. British servicemen are particularly at risk from murderous extremists. Also this is in the heart of where the UK Government is located.

The amt of litter in this video is quite bad, I am sorry for the bad behavior of the visitors it's just unacceptable ❤

If you haven't had a horse nuzzle you and tickle your palm, you haven't lived. Some people probably have not seen a horse in person or close up. They are such beauties.

@@blueandmoreblue When the world gets to be too much for me, I go out into my paddock and groom my horses. I get strength from that. We have a daycare next door to us and the toddlers often come over to feed our horses treats -- with adult supervision of course. I hope it will be a memory they can carry through life.

@@erynlasgalen1949 How wonderful and lucky you are, to have those meaningful experiences!! My dream has always been to have my very own horse, perhaps in my next life. And yes, I agree the youngsters will benefit greatly learning about your beloved horses.

Yes but the guys in uniform are Entitled to. They look out for the Horses. Tourists just Annoy Them.

The soldiers in camo are part of the regiment in this Lifeguards , they are not on ceremonial duty today , they come out to check all is well with horse and rider and at changeover time to move the public out of the way .

Yes, English - the most widely spoken language in the world. And, for those who do not know English well or at all, they have their smart phones and Google Translate. There was an excuse 20 years ago but not now.

Tehetehete I’ve lived my whole life in the city and have never had anything to do with horses

Not in these sensitive locations because they would be a prime site for concealed explosives planted by terrorists.