There is one photo that sums up all of the hard work, often frustrating and without reward, being carried out in the name of the Royal Wedding.
The work has been so arduous that a couple of young guardsmen became separated from their mounts for one reason or other last week. One of them was a very determined and very short officer. It is clearly a case of tall horse, short rider. Tall boots, short legs. But he bravely soldiers on. A Napoleon in the Making no doubt.
Photo courtesy Photos.indystar.com
Snigger though we may, SamHenry was a rider in her youth. There is nothing harder to do than to sit the trot for any length of time. But on Friday, you will see many, many mounted guards and police doing just that. It’s enough to make you fall off your horse to be sure. It’s also enough to give you a bad back in your later years. There is no sport harder on the back than horsemanship.
DarcsFalcon
April 28, 2011
Goodness he looks so young! Surely he’s just a boy!
Napolean – LOL, by the look on his face he clearly intends to show that horse who’s boss!
blackwatertown
April 28, 2011
He does indeed look so young.
That’s a great photo.
His face!
Looks like he’s dressing up as a soldier – though I’m sure he’s the real McCoy.
samhenry
April 28, 2011
This is one of my favorite all time photos where the moment and the position of the subject in it make it uniquely what it is.
samhenry
April 28, 2011
He really has a demeanor filled with intent and the horse will soon see who is boss.
roblorinov
April 28, 2011
Good post Sam! As a horse rider myself I can verify that it is hard on the back and staying on at a trot is sometimes difficult. I have rode for years now and absolutely love it! Every time they have one of these royal events my eyes are on the horses and guards. They are magnificient!! As for the young “Napoleon”? Perhaps William should keep a close eye on this one. He might have aspirations like Napoleon to sit on the throne himself LOL. Of course if he decides to march into Russia the winter will take care of him just as it did with the last Napoleon LOL.
samhenry
April 28, 2011
It relieves me that you bring to our attention that the Russians put an end to Napoleon’s dreams and his name is now reduced to a small pastry.
roblorinov
April 29, 2011
LOL well what can I say? Guess he thought he was mightier than a Russian winter but it proved more mighty than him LOL.
AFVET
April 29, 2011
So did Hitler.
samhenry
April 29, 2011
There was a rather neat flyover after the wedding – all old Brit warcraft. Enjoyed it. Hitler would have, too. Good to hear from you AFVET
samhenry
April 29, 2011
But this pastry has destroyed many of us. Small sweet; big waists if you give in. Napoleon was like that. A small wonder.