Queen Elizabeth II and Her Passions for Horses BBC Royal Documentary

Queen Elizabeth II and Her Passions for Horses BBC Royal Documentary Its no secret that Her Majesty has long held a passion for all things equestrian, with a keen interest in horse racing and a history of breeding thoroughbreds. In celebration of Her Majestys Platinum Jubilee, weve done a bit of research to compile a brief history of Queen Elizabeth IIs longestablished relationship with horses. Queen Elizabeth was given her first horse, a Shetland pony named Peggy, at the age of four, and was a keen rider by the time she had turned six. By 18, she was an accomplished rider, and she has retained a passion for riding throughout her life.