Video captures mounted horse biting tourist as she takes photo outside royal museum in London

A tourist fell to the ground a few moments after a King's Guard horse bit her on her arm outside the Household Cavalry Museum in Whitehall, London.

The female tourist, who has not been identified, was bit when she stood next to the horse for a picture, despite observing the animal nip another person who went before her. A sign on display next to the horse also warned that "horses may kick or bite," and requests visitors not to touch the reins.

Video footage captured by another person present on scene, shows the horse biting into the woman's arm before the tourist screams in response, while the horseman pulls at the horse's reins to help free the woman. The next clip shows her kneeling on the ground as other visitors and tourists tend to her. The video also zooms into the bite marks the woman received from the horse. It is not immediately known how seriously the woman was injured or if she was taken to a hospital.

The incident took place on July 21, according to Reuters. The museum did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for a statement on the incident.

What is the Household Cavalry Museum?

The Household Cavalry Museum in Whitehall, London offers a "unique ‘behind the scenes’ look at the work that goes into the ceremonial and armored reconnaissance role of HM The King’s Mounted Bodyguard," according to the museum's website .

Formed in 1661 by King Charles II, the Household Cavalry has two major roles: one to guard the King on ceremonial occasions in London and across the U.K. and two it is a key part of the Royal pageantry, serving around the world as an operational regiment in armored fighting vehicles.

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