All the Queen's HORSES

From racehorses to Fell ponies, horses held a special place in the heart of Queen Elizabeth II

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Thanks to a long-standing family association with equestrianism, Queen Elizabeth II had access to horses beyond the dreams of most of her subjects. But she turned it to the equestrian world's advantage through her genuine love of horses and inestimable knowledge and expertise. Without her involvement and wise counsel, it is arguable that sports such as polo, eventing and driving trials would not have flourished as they did.

Throughout her 70-year reign, it was duty first, family second and horses a very close third.