This is a cavalry horse. They are highly trained and attend military tatoos, processions and guard duty. This horse stood completely still as did his rider. Taken outside a Royal Residence alongside Buckingham Palace. Approximately 6 years,ago, this was a Guard from the Cavalry section of
The Queen's Guard and Queen's Life Guard (called King's Guard and King's Life Guard when the reigning monarch is male) are the names given to contingents of infantry and cavalry soldiers charged with guarding the official royal residences in the United Kingdom.