Inside the Queen's love of horses, from riding without helmet to fortune from race wins
09.04.2022 - 14:11
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While the Queen may be known for her regal etiquette, stunning jewels and lavish palaces, away from the glitz and glamour of royal life, Her Majesty is perhaps most comfortable when out and about with her horses. The 95 year old, who was reportedly forced to stop riding back in 2021, is hugely passionate about the animals and is often seen at occasions such as Royal Ascot and the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
And as fellow family members like Princess Anne, Zara Tindall and Lady Louise Windsor have all shown a similar interest for equines, it’s clearly something that runs in the family. With all eyes on the Grand National today, the team at British Racecourses have done some digging into the Queen’s love for the animals.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. So, here’s everything you need to know about Her Majesty’s special interest… She’s famous for not wearing a helmet Though reports suggest that the Queen is no longer able to ride, the monarch previously raised concerns over her seeming refusal to wear a helmet.
According to The Telegraph, trainer Ian Balding expressed his worry and once told her: “I really think it is ridiculous that you above all others do not wear a crash helmet.” However, she reportedly replied: “I never have–and you don’t have to have your hair done like I do.” Instead of wearing a helmet, the Queen likes to opt for some lavish Hermès scarfs. She has several race horses After receiving her first Shetland pony, Peggy, when she was young, Her Majesty has owned various horses throughout the years.
In fact, when her father passed away in 1952, she inherited his range of breeding and racing stock. It’s not known exactly how many horses
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