Horse guards - London

[dingle12]

Does anyone know how long the horses at horse guards stand at there posts? been in London for a few days and walked past saw two sleepy horses must say they did look cold though fully clipped stood there. Would of liked to go into the museum however didnt get time.

 

[DragonSlayer]

I think its about 20 mins to a half hour when its cold, though don't quote me!

 

[Batgirl]

They change every hour

Have you been in the museum, I loved it

 

[dingle12]

didnt get time would of liked to have seen what goes on. Do they get anywhere to turn out do you know ( not an easy thing in london ) and are they just in stalls or stables?

thanks

 

[Batgirl]

I don't think so, I know they get to go out hacking, there is an old law that allows the cavalry the run of London until 8am, they go for blasts on commons and stuff, I was staying with a mate near Gt Albert Hall and got woken by what I thought was heavy rain, nooooo, just an entire regiment hacking down the road!

There was a series a while back on Ch4 that was a docu on Household Cavalry, you can buy the DVD, good watching, partic when they teach novices to ride, with NO STIRRUPS and they can't ride until they can vault on.

 

[PuzzlePatch]

didnt get time would of liked to have seen what goes on. Do they get anywhere to turn out do you know ( not an easy thing in london ) and are they just in stalls or stables?

thanks

They get sent away for holidays outside from London and turn out, i believe.

 

[DosyMare]

I'm not 100% but I'm sure I remember being told they trot for 1hr straight at 6am in/around London.

The Mews is beautiful - stables are beautiful and immaculate.

 

[dingle12]

So are they in stables and the stalls are used for the ones on duty throughout the day. Wish i had time to go and look around.

 

[Paris1]

My friend worked as civvy groom for these. They hack as normal horses hack out in the park walk trot and canter. They take lessons for he civil service Riding club on a weekday evening and get sent for a field holiday on a rotated basis I believe once a year. The stables are mostly underground at the Hyde Park Barracks.