SHOCKING – Did He Just HIT ORMONDE Across the FACE
SHOCKING – Did He Just HIT ORMONDE Across the FACE?
The usually calm atmosphere at Horse Guards Parade erupted into outrage today after a tourist appeared to strike Ormonde, one of the King’s Guard’s most respected and recognizable horses. Witnesses were left stunned, guards snapped into action, and the crowd rippled with disbelief as the incident unfolded in a matter of seconds.
It began like any other busy afternoon, with visitors gathering around the iconic guard boxes to photograph the soldiers and their majestic horses. Ormonde stood tall and composed, his glossy black coat shining beneath the afternoon light, while the guard maintained his stoic posture. But one man, frustrated by the crowd blocking his view, pushed forward aggressively. Ignoring both the signs and the physical barrier, he stepped directly into Ormonde’s space, waving his hands, trying to get the horse to pose. When Ormonde gently tossed his head away—a natural response to the intrusion—the tourist suddenly reacted with what several onlookers described as a “quick slap” or “hit” across the horse’s face. In an instant, gasps rose from the crowd. The guard immediately thundered a commanding warning, his voice echoing across the courtyard. Ormonde jerked his head, clearly startled and agitated, his ears snapping back as he shifted his weight in discomfort. Horse lovers and tourists alike shouted at the man, who froze as the guard’s words carved through the chaos. Within moments, security staff approached, pulling the man back behind the barrier as he tried to defend his actions, claiming he was “just trying to get the horse’s attention.” But the damage was done—the crowd was furious, the horse unsettled, and the guard forced to restore calm. Ormonde soon steadied himself, but the mood had changed entirely. The incident became a stark reminder that these animals are not props, not toys, not entertainment—they are working military horses deserving of respect, space, and protection.
