Looking Back at Queen Elizabeth II's Unwavering Love of Horses
She started riding at age 3.
Horses were one of Queen Elizabeth's true passions. The late British monarch received her first riding lesson at age three, was given her first pony when she turned four, and throughout her life, she was often been spotted riding in Windsor Park. As a celebration of her legacy, We're taking a look back at Queen Elizabeth's love of horses throughout her life.
July 3, 2021
Queen Elizabeth watches her horse 'First Receiver' compete in and win at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
May 10, 2019
Queen Elizabeth is pictured here with her winning horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 2019.
March 28, 2019
The Queen visited the Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, and took some time to feed and hang out with a horse.
November 6, 2018
The Queen out for a ride in Windsor accompanied by her head groom Terry Pendry.
May 8, 2018
The Queen cheered on her horse Sparkler in the Flat Ridden Sport Horse event at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Her horse reportedly placed 5th.
March 6, 2017
Despite having only recently recovered from a heavy winter cold, 91-year-old Queen Elizabeth was spotted horseback riding near the bank of the River Thames at Windsor Castle in March 2017.
May 17, 2014
Queen Elizabeth pats her horse 'Balmoral Erica' after it came second in the Ridden Mountain and Moorland Class on day 4 of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
February 16, 2008
The British monarch is seen here horseback riding on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
June 2, 2006
Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by stud groom Terry Pendry, on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
April 21, 2005
The Queen goes for a horseback ride on her 79th birthday.
May 15, 1998
The Queen pets Prince Edward's horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
May 17, 1997
In this photo, Queen Elizabeth greets troops on horseback at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
June 8, 1982
One of the most iconic images of Ronald Reagan's presidency was him riding alongside Her Majesty at Windsor Castle.
1979
Princess Anne and Queen Elizabeth riding on the Sandringham estate.
January 2, 1979
Queen Elizabeth out riding her horse in the snow during the Royal Family's new year holiday at Sandringham, Norfolk.
January 2, 1979
The Queen with her daughter riding in the snow.
June 3, 1978
Here, Queen Elizabeth II salutes during the 1978 Trooping the Colour, a parade that takes place annually in celebration of her birthday.
September 1, 1972
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit a farm on the Balmoral estate in Scotland, during their Silver Wedding anniversary year.
September 1, 1971
The Queen on horseback looking toward Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
May 1, 1971
Here, the Queen watches the International Driving Grand Prix in Windsor Great Park.
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