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In reply to the discussion: Biden says 'very gracious' queen 'reminded me of my mother' [View all]CottonBear
(21,596 posts)26. As an equestrian (hunt seat) I can affirm that riding is excellent exercise.
Even though now she rides a smaller, sure footed Fell pony rather than a large horse, she is getting an excellent workout. Riding involves strength and balance. Most 95 year olds dont ride.
Unlike other sports, riding can be a lifelong pursuit.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/06/01/uk/uk-queen-elizabeth-horse-riding-gbr-intl-scli/index.html
London(CNN) Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been pictured riding on horseback in Windsor, west of London, in her first public appearance since the coronavirus lockdown began in the UK.
The Queen could be seen riding around Home Park, next to Windsor Castle, over the weekend, wearing a green jacket and a colorful scarf.
The images, released Sunday, feature the monarch riding Balmoral Fern, a 14-year-old fell pony, according to a Buckingham Palace news release.
The Queen was riding in Home Park, next to Windsor Castle.
The Queen has long been known for her love of equestrian pursuits, including horse racing, and has regularly been photographed on horseback over the decades.
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At one point, it appeared that he was prepared to offer his hand to the aging monarch,
Grammy23
Jun 2021
#4
She still rides her Fell ponies! (A groom rides with her on one of the ponies.)
CottonBear
Jun 2021
#6
As an equestrian (hunt seat) I can affirm that riding is excellent exercise.
CottonBear
Jun 2021
#26
I know! Riding is incredible exercise & the Queen has been riding since she was 4 or 5 years old. N
CottonBear
Jun 2021
#32
Awwwwww... Queenie. Dear sweet old lady. She doesn't just wear royal jewels. She IS one!
calimary
Jun 2021
#12
The first man to ask her to accept him as Prime Minister was Winston Churchill.
Fortinbras Armstrong
Jun 2021
#27