The horse world pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
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1. Tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
The national mood was quiet, reflective and mournful this weekend, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Many came out to pay their respects, and all remembered Her Majesty’s life inextricably linked with her love of horses.
The Queen – a happy and glorious life
2. How The Queen influenced the horseworld during her lifetime
Many in the horseworld have a particular fondness and affiliation with The Queen, and her influence on equestrianism during the 70 years of her reign is undeniable, from racing to showing to eventing.
Her Majesty’s influence on the horseworld
3. The joy horses brought to The Queen
When did we see The Queen smile most? Arguably it was when watching her beloved horses in competition – be it Flat superstar Estimate or this year’s Royal Windsor M&M in-hand champion Leia, a five-year-old by Balmoral Lord out of Balmoral Melody.
25 pictures marking The Queen’s affinity with horses
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Sarah has worked at an equestrian journalist and editor since 2004 and has held the position of Horse & Hound Editor-in-Chief since 2014. She has reported for Horse & Hound from major championships including Europeans and World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on horses and horse sport including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. She has owned and ridden horses since 1993, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university. While studying for a BSc at London School of Economics Sarah also worked for top British dressage rider Louise Spate.