On a recent trip to London, Scheana Shay had an unexpected encounter with a King’s Guard horse.
The Vanderpump Rules star was bitten while posing for a photo, despite a warning sign.
An Unfortunate Encounter
Scheana Shay’s London holiday took a surprising turn when she was bitten by a King’s Guard horse. The incident happened as she posed for a photo outside Buckingham Palace.
A video shared on TikTok captured the unexpected moment. Scheana, a 39-year-old reality star from Vanderpump Rules, approached the horse, only to be bitten on her exposed arm. The King’s Guard horse had a warning sign nearby stating, ‘BEWARE — Horses may kick or bite — Don’t touch the horse.’
Caught on Camera
Despite the warning, Scheana moved towards the horse to take a picture. As she twirled to face the camera, her high ponytail brushed the horse, which may have triggered its reaction.
The horse bared its teeth and gave her arm a quick nip, causing her to stumble forward. Despite the shock, Scheana managed a nervous laugh and quickly walked away from the scene.
The King’s Guard rider atop the horse did not acknowledge the incident. The TikTok account @kingsguardlondonsites, which shares similar encounters, posted the video.
Other Tourists’ Encounters
Around the same time, another tourist had a more severe encounter with a King’s Guard horse.
A video showed a woman in a Pink Floyd T-shirt getting too close to the horse. It bit her arm after appearing agitated and nipping at other people.
The bite was so severe that the woman screamed and ran back to her party. A man dabbed at her arm with a cotton swab, but she fell in and out of consciousness.
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Scheana’s Reaction and Aftermath
Scheana stumbled forward with a shocked expression, her reaction concealed by her large sunglasses.
She let out a brief yelp and quickly moved away from the horse, nervously laughing as she rejoined her companions.
The bite was minor, allowing her to laugh off the incident as she walked away briskly.
Similar Incidents
Several tourists have been bitten or pushed by King’s Guard horses this year, despite the warning signs.
In one instance, a woman touched a horse’s face and was bitten on her arm, encased in a black puffer jacket. The horse yanked her back and forth before releasing her.
Another woman was thrown to the pavement by a horse after ignoring the sign and getting too close.
Scheana’s London Adventure
Scheana documented her London trip on YouTube after returning to Los Angeles. Her trip included a girls’ night out, a visit to landmarks like the Victoria Memorial, and a Thames cruise under the Tower Bridge.
She described the trip as a ‘girls’ trip’ and attended events like a Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre concert and the Saving Grace podcast.
Upon her return, she served as a judge for the Miss USA pageant in Los Angeles.
A Memorable Holiday
Despite the horse bite, Scheana enjoyed her time in London, visiting various tourist spots and attending events.
Her holiday in the UK, although marked by the horse incident, was filled with memorable experiences, from concerts to sightseeing.
Although bitten, Scheana Shay’s trip to London was eventful and memorable.
The incident highlights the importance of heeding safety warnings, especially around animals.
