BBCNEWS BBC News April 2, 2022 04:25:00
The helmets and chest plates are polished to perfection, and any movement on the head has to be a careful balancing act. it's not overly comfortable. but the helmet does mould to the shape of your head in time. the cuirasses are big, but they can be beneficial when the weather is cold. not so beneficial when the weather's hot. but at the centre of any parade are the horses. specially selected, they are well looked after, have a special diet, and even get a holiday by the beach once a year. but when it comes to the serious stuff, they know how to perform. they're trained exactly the same as the...