King's Horse gets SPOOKED and runs off down the street as Guard keeps control!

King's Horse gets SPOOKED and runs off down the street as Guard keeps control! 20.02.2023.

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[LondonCityWalks]

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[robertwalmsley]

My son is a Queen's Guard and they love their own horses. They have a true bond which is developed over at least a year, and the horse is the priority ❤

[janinecarson]

It's called a chestnut, totally normal on horses. It's a vestigial toe, kind of like a dewclaw on a dog. It's a callus like growth. This one is more noticeable than most. It can be trimmed or scraped down.

[dispatchcomm]

Horses are ethereal empaths. Videos like these are fantastic to really watch a horse change with each person that walks up. If you really pay attention to the animals body language, you can see the constant physical and emotional readjustment it makes as it senses the energy change with each person. You see them lean in to some and reject others. It has to be exhausting for the guard and the horse. I have genuine respect for both. I can’t handle 5 minutes in a Walmart because of the way most of the humans behave. I can’t imagine doing what these beautiful souls do daily❤❤❤🇺🇸♥️♥️♥️🇬🇧

[wefarm]

I am appalled by the adults forcing their child so close to the horse when it’s obvious that they are very frightened.

[NancyCampbell-rkrm]

IMO the problem with having 4 or 5 people crowded around the horse's head to pat him is the horse has no way to avoid them, turn right, turn left there's someone there.

[AddyX]

Gorgeous horses, what people don't realise is when horses don't want you near them they will certainly tell you to watch their ears too.

[pamelavarilone]

God bless and protect these exemplary Lifeguards and their beautiful horses.

[patriciamartinez]

I went to hospital today and had a male nurse from London. I asked if he had seen the Kings Royal Huards. He replied yes. His cousin has been a Queens/zKings Royal Guard for 2 years. His cousin said the only person who annoyed his is this lady in a pink scarf. Lol I told him I have seen her in YouTube. He even remembers her name. lol so funny.

[lucyg]

seeing these horses makes me miss my times when a teenager, I had a 17.1 hand Irish Draught called Harvey, he was an absolute powerhouse but complete gent...

[christineking]

Hi there. A true londonder here. Please don't take offence... my accent is more of the apples and pears variety lol. It was so lovely to hear your cute accent. I've moved away to Hereford and it has been quite refreshing to watch this video and listen to you. Yes a scary moment but it will give you more insite into what to be aware of. Those guards and horses are just mind blowing. Keep up the good work.

[tguest]

If you go back and listen, just before the horse spooked, there was a deep metallic "banging" noise and I think it came from a little behind/beside the horse by the way it rotated its ears and eyes back. The horse seemed to honestly be spooked. (My mare used to "fake" a good spook sometimes, but this looked like a legitimate spook to an unexpected sound, plus maybe a little bit of a dramatic reaction "just because".)

Horses are instinctively prey animals. They have very few defenses and usually choose flight over fight. These horses are VERY tolerant of the challenging environment they are in. Standing still while strangers walk up to you with coats, bags, small children with flailing arms, etc is mentally challenging for these animals and they only very occasionally seem to lose their cool.

The head tossing and stomping are obvious signs of stress along with when pin their ears and even sometimes try to bite. Having said that, these animals likely receive the very best care in terms of Veterinary, grooming, and being loved on by their riders and grooms. The way the officer on foot didnt hesitate to walk directly up to the agitated horse and give him a neck pat and rub means there is a lot of trust between them. 🥰🫠

[DaveBrandt]

Thank you for this video. As a young man, I served in the US Air Force in England in 1959 and 1960 but being a young man, I never availed myself of the opportunity to see this in person. Even though my wife and I visited several times over the past sixty-three years, there was always something else on our agenda to see.

Since my wife has passed away since our last visit, I want to most sincerely, thank you for posting this as I have finally the Changing of the guard.

[topcat]

Chestnuts are found in various sizes and shapes at the same place on each leg and are recognized as a remaining vestigal pad from a 4th toe eliminated during the horse’s evolution. The ergot is a similar bit of thick tissue found on the back of the pastern usually hidden in the ‘feathers’.

[lorigreenfield]

OMG! Where is the responsible adult that should be looking after that child?
Can you imagine how the guard would have felt if she hadn't been able to control the horse and something would have happened to that boy?

[TexasDove]

Wow. That horse literally came out of nowhere. Even I jumped. Lol
I am a silent viewer but have never missed a video. Keep them coming I highly enjoy them.

[michelefritze]

This first horse is lovely and calm.The mare has a proud look with lovely pricked ears. Just shows the horses need respecting.

[patriciamartinez]

The horses are all magnificent. Love seeing them. They look proud and regal ❤

[julielambell]

I have just recently come across this page and watching from over here in Australia and the horses are just stunning

[budgiebreder]

4 mins in the little kids reaction to the horse is quite cute! That was a nice interaction. Such a great horse and sooo patient with the people