r/MadeMeSmile • u/Intrepid_Minimum_635 • 25d ago

Wholesome Moments Small actions make the biggest impacts 😍

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u/newtownkid 25d ago

damn that guys got some serious horse control.

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u/One_Telephone_5798 24d ago

This is way more about the horse being well-trained and selected for obedience than the rider. Don't get me wrong, he's obviously part of it but it wouldn't matter if the horse didn't have the right temperament.

They're not just letting any horse be the ones on display with the King's Guard, these horses are carefully and intentionally selected & trained.

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u/Minute-Employ-4964 24d ago

Still though! Perfect 3 steps forward then 3 steps back without any acting out at all?

He’s definitely got incredible horse control

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u/clarisseAutumn 24d ago

What is the indication from the guard to have those very three soft steps forwards ?

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u/Gabrielsusanlewis420 24d ago

A very slight increase in pressure in the opposite leg. Meaning if he wanted to move left, he would put gentle pressure on the belly with his right foot. Also, a gentle pull with the left rein. This horse is extremely well trained, he knows when his rider allows him to get close to specific people, he should be gentle.

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u/PersonalAct3732 24d ago

I would imagine he gave some kind of tug on the reins we couldn't see on camera. You can see him pull back very slightly on the third step forward