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CottonBear

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26. As an equestrian (hunt seat) I can affirm that riding is excellent exercise.
Mon Jun 14, 2021, 08:55 AM
Jun 2021

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 don’t 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.
Usually scoff at royalty, but enjoyed some of the videos from today. Hoyt Jun 2021 #1
I saw the video. Unlike TFG, Biden did not walk in front of the Queen, Ocelot II Jun 2021 #2
Ever the gentleman. calimary Jun 2021 #3
And following protocol. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #5
The protocol is for British subjects VMA131Marine Jun 2021 #9
It's a courtesy, though. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #10
Exactly! FarPoint Jun 2021 #20
he also knew how to review the troops. mopinko Jun 2021 #28
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
Oh for goodness sakes, she walks like most 95 year olds.... Jon King Jun 2021 #8
She walks better than I do and I'm a 75 year old kid. Raven Jun 2021 #11
Yes, she seems very vital and vibrant, PatSeg Jun 2021 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author CottonBear Jun 2021 #25
As an equestrian (hunt seat) I can affirm that riding is excellent exercise. CottonBear Jun 2021 #26
I LOVE these images, thank you! Kali Jun 2021 #30
I know! Riding is incredible exercise & the Queen has been riding since she was 4 or 5 years old. N CottonBear Jun 2021 #32
As an equestrian (dressage) Bayard Jun 2021 #31
That's the truth! NT CottonBear Jun 2021 #33
Bet Joe didn't make her wait for him like the former guy did MiniMe Jun 2021 #7
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
The queen has been quoted as saying Churchill was her favorite PM Prof. Toru Tanaka Jun 2021 #34
His second stint as Prime Minister wasn't great. Fortinbras Armstrong Jun 2021 #35
Joe, your mother kept a house and raised a family. demosincebirth Jun 2021 #13
From Joe Biden, this is the highest possible praise Hekate Jun 2021 #14
I'm guessing he's had a cataract operation. n/t sarge43 Jun 2021 #16
That was my take as well PatSeg Jun 2021 #23
common in us irish. mopinko Jun 2021 #29
Strange... Mike Nelson Jun 2021 #15
The Queen seemed mostly just plain happy for the visit with Bidens. IMHO riversedge Jun 2021 #17
Jean Finnegan was up there smiling peppertree Jun 2021 #18
Biden needs a filter. SharonClark Jun 2021 #19
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh FarPoint Jun 2021 #21
Seriously? PatSeg Jun 2021 #24
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