so disrespectful

I’m also guilty of watching these clips and being horrified at the idiocy of some tourists. However, I do have a lovely picture of myself in Cuba next to a sign that says. “ Don't stand under the Coconut Tree” !

I'm surprised by the number of people who seem to have never met a horse before. The way they plant their small children next to a horse that they don't know is horrifying. A real bite from a horse is exceedingly painful, so is being trodden on. And why do they pose in front of the signs? It isn't even going to give them a decent photo.

I watch these often and my 2 favourites to date are the little Japanese boy who bows in respect...and the policeman called to deal with a disrespectful tourist who then calls him a "sausage"

Maybe the notices should be in different languages so the tourists have a bit more understanding of what not to do

ViceVersa

I think some tourists in particular think it is just some kind of ceremonial thing, but these are real soldiers and they will act if they feel they have to. As you say, there are clear notices - but there's no accounting for some people's stupidity.

Though I'm sure the soldier would act in extremis, in practice it's just ceremonial. A policeman takes care of anything that needs doing. But, FGS, yes it's a SOLDIER. I don't think we need to worry too much if (s)he gets upset!

I've watched them and I feel proud of these young soldiers and their beautiful horses . I just love it when occasionally the horse bites the disrespectful tourist . I also love it when little children stand respectfully and the soldier manouvours the horse to be in the photo

Yes the tourists are stupid to get so close to the animals.
But I also think it's cruel to make the horses stand there. They have to stand still with a person on their back for an hour at a time.

These people are ignorant and juvenile.

If a horse bolted into the crowds they'd be blaming the horse and the soldier.
Stupid people.

There was a docu about it earlier this year, the Guardsmen have to put up with a lot.
Some tourists think it’s a kind of Disney attraction just for their benefit, until they get hollered at and the horse moves forward.
😈🤭

I love it when the guards shout at the stupid tourists, makes some of them really jump!

I once got addicted to seeing these posts and then decided the people making the videos were just encouraging the activity.
I don't watch them anymore...

windmill1

They are idiots hoping for their 15 Minutes Of Fame. And to make it onto YouTube.

The police should have done more than 'speak to' the ignorant woman. 24 hrs in the cells would have given her time to think - if she is capable of thinking.

Perhaps even better, a hefty fine on the spot.

I think some tourists in particular think it is just some kind of ceremonial thing, but these are real soldiers and they will act if they feel they have to. As you say, there are clear notices - but there's no accounting for some people's stupidity.

Yes I have seen them ! Such stupid people, it beggers belief! 😡🤬

They are idiots hoping for their 15 Minutes Of Fame. And to make it onto YouTube.

The police should have done more than 'speak to' the ignorant woman. 24 hrs in the cells would have given her time to think - if she is capable of thinking.