After years and years of carrying the Queen, Burmese was retired from all riding in 1987. Sanction was almost telepathic and had a very strong bond with Her Majesty, Pendry writes. Balmoral Curlew Another favourite of the Highland ponies who was also a key show ring performer and became a broodmare. The Queen on Burmese during Trooping the Colour in 1969 Credit: PA 3. Doublet: the horse Princess Anne won the European Eventing Championships at Burghley in 1971. She quickly became a favourite of the recruits and was trained in the unique requirements of police protocols. Burmese - Burmese was presented to Her Majesty in 1969 by The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Queen rode the mare in Trooping the Colour for 18 years. Anne first evented Columbus at novice and intermediate level but found him too strong. She rode alongside her groom, Terry Pendry, at Windsor Castle. She has ridden in over 260 Royal processions at Ascot and has owned 22 winners of races at Royal Ascot. When the RCMP was preparing to perform at the 1969 Royal Windsor Horse Show in England, they learned that Queen Elizabeth had her eyes peeled for a new horse, and so they offered their beautiful mare to the Queen, who graciously accepted. Her Majesty has chosen Aureole as one of her most memorable horses as in addition to him becoming The Queens first top-class exciting racehorse, Aureole stood at Sandringham Stud throughout his whole career as a stallion, where he sired many top-class horses until his retirement at the age of 24. The Burmese Horse Statue is a life-size bronze sculpture of a horse located in Yangon, Myanmar. To honour her equine partner, the Queen commissioned a bronze statue of herself mounted in classic sidesaddle on Burmese. Is Prince Andrew Moving to Frogmore Cottage? Queen Elizabeth was a huge supporter of Britains native pony breeds. Mr Warren said the memorable horse was the Queen's first top-class exciting racehorse, and although the animal was feisty and highly strung, the Queen knew how to get the best out of him. The Ascot officials were probably horrified from a safety perspective, but its the Queens course, so she can do what she wants. The Queen on Burmese during Trooping . The Queens Thoroughbred breeding program is at the Royal Stud in Sandringham. By age 18, she was an accomplished rider, and continued to ride for pleasure into her nineties.[1]. She learned to cope with gunfire, crowds, pipes and drums, and obstacles thrown in her path. "She still rides to this very day, and it is an important part of her life. Elizabeth II took a keen interest in the breeding of her horses, and was the patron of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. Balmoral Jingle and Balmoral Curlew: two Highland ponies which were a success in the show ring and went on to become broodmares at the Balmoral Stud. Burmese:. BECOME A GLOBETROTTER. She received the award from former FEI President Princess Haya. Fell Ponies are a native English breed that were once used as pack animals, according to The . From Highlands to Fells. As yearlings, they go to Polhampton Stud before heading to various training stables. He is also buried in the grounds of the Home Park private. 3. So beloved was Burmese that she was given the unusual honour of being buried on the grounds of Windsor, and the Queen also commissioned a bronze statue of herself aside Burmese to commemorate her beloved black mare. The Queen's own horses have competed in many races over the years, and, on 71 occasions, have even won the event. [2] From 1987 onward, since Burmese retired, she would attend in a carriage. Queen Elizabeth regularly attended the famous Royal Windsor Horse Show. Riding them, showing them, breeding them, racing them, watching them. [4] It was announced later that month that the King was to sell fourteen of the late Queen's horses, including his first winner Just Fine, and the Queen's last winner, Love Affairs.[5]. The Queen has for the first time revealed her favourite horses from the seven decades of her reign. He was also a favourite of Captain Mark Phillips and won Badminton in 1974. Still, its unbelievable to see our young monarch galloping in her headscarf, with a great smile on her face. The Queen has long been known for her love of horses. By age five, now known as Burmese, she was performing in the famed RCMP Musical Ride. I Love Horses Handcrafted Bags & Scrunchies, Dressage Superstar Totilas Dies at Age 20, The Queens Legacy - A Passion for Horses. Burmese Horse Statue. Photo: RCMP Historical Collection, RCMP Veterans Association. Strong Intermediate - an intermediate rider who rides regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. Burmese quickly became one of the Queens favourite mounts. Read more About us. Burmese was then carefully trained by Corporal Fred Rasmussen and presented to the Queen formally in April of 1969. I think it's the horses that have kept her young and in good health. She was given to the Queen in 1969 when Mounties took their Musical Ride to. Burmese is buried in the grounds of the Home Park private. Mr Pendry said: "Betsy was full of character and spirit and much loved by the Queen . We have personally tested every ride we offer, enabling us to match rides with riders abilities and budgets. During Trooping the Colour in 1986, The Queen had not ridden a horse since 1986, when Burmese, her black mare that rance at Trooping the Colour in 1986; the horse was a black mare named Burmese, which the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which The Queen rode . Others included Burmese, the mare she rode at Trooping the Colour for 18 years, her trusty fell pony Emma, and Sanction with whom the monarch had an "almost telepathic" bond. Sanction, this issues cover star, was almost telepathic and had a very strong bond with Her Majesty and would almost know what The Queen wanted and in which direction she would like to go before instructed to do so. The trick worked and having won the Guineas, with the collective knowledge of the owner, trainer and manager, they decided that with Highcleres style of racing and taking her pedigree into account, the Prix de Diane (often referred to as the French Oaks) run over 10 furlongs was a more suitable distance rather than the 12 furlongs of the Epsom Oaks. The Shetland pony breeding program is at Balmoral in Scotland, along with the rare Highland ponies. She attended every Royal Windsor Horse Show since it began in 1943, even making an appearance in May despite health concerns. She selected eight special horses that she and her family have loved riding and watching, plus five of the most memorable racehorses of all time that she has bred and owned. 4. 7. The statue was cast in 2006 by the . We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. They came with 120! 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Queen Elizabeth was awarded the first-ever FEI Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. Who Will Inherit the Queens Horses and Dogs. On the 13th of June, 1981 at the annual Trooping of the Colour, Burmese's courage and the Queen's horsemanship was tested like never before. Town & Country Contributing Editor Victoria Murphy has reported on the British Royal Family since 2010. The mare quickly became a favorite among RCMP recruits, who rode her for equitation practice, and by age five Burmese was the lead horse for the RCMP's famous Musical Ride. LIVE TO TRAVEL? She had a 2nd place runner in the Derby, Aureole, in 1953, the year of her coronation. Her Majesty has developed a deep, profound knowledge, which she has consistently worked on and thought about throughout most of her life, he said. Sanction was almost telepathic and had a very strong bond with Her Majesty Sanction was the last home-bred horse that Her Majesty rode before making the decision to start riding native ponies. 2. As a child, Elizabeth was given her first horse, a Shetland pony named Peggy, at age 4; which she was riding by age 6. He was winner of the Granville Stakes, the 2000 Guineas Trial, Derby Trial, Cumberland Lodge, Limekiln Stakes, the John Porter and Ormonde Stakes. Her knowledge and expertise is well known. Queen Elizabeth riding with U.S. President Ronald Reagan at Windsor Castle in 1982. Before the invention of the motorcar, the Cleveland Bay was a preferred carriage horse for the wealthy. For 18 consecutive years she rode Burmese for Trooping the Colour, from 1969 to 1986. Over 550 horses and more than 1000 dancers, musicians, and performers from around the world came together to pay tribute . She has owned many horses throughout her lifetime, including Thoroughbreds, Fells, Cleveland Bays, Shetlands, and Highlands. A dual Classic winner when winning both the 1000 Guineas and Prix de Diane, Highclere was also second in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Ascot. She even won the Pony and Dogcart class at the first year of the show. Strict orders were given that Burmese was not to be ridden by anyone; she was turned out to pasture at Windsor Castle in a location where Queen Elizabeth could see her on her visits. He sadly passed away in the autumn of that same year, 2002, at the age of 24. Mr Pendry paid tribute to the equestrian mastery of the monarch, who has bred racehorses, carriage horses, hunters, sports and riding horses, and polo ponies. Sanction Sanction was a brown riding horse and a firm favourite for many years. Mr Pendry said: "The Queen bred both the horse and the rider!". Estimate The bay filly won the Ascot Gold Cup as a four year old. Burmese was retired from riding in 1987, after serving the Queen as a riding mount as well as a ceremonial mount for 18 straight appearances at the Trooping of the Color. Dawna Friesen looks back at the monarch's special bond with her. Once they finish racing, they remain in her care into retirement or are sold at various bloodstock sales. Her Majesty has chosen the following as her most memorable horses, by John Warren, Her Majestys bloodstock and racing adviser, The Queens favourite horses: Aureole chestnut stallion by Hyperion out of Angelola (Donatello), 1950. On one occasion, she took the crown prince of Japan for a ride on the course. For more details visit www.horseandhound.co.uk. Among the Queen's favourite horses is Burmese who was presented to her in 1969 by The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and was ridden by her at Trooping the Colour in 1979. . While the Queen has owned many horses through the years, the most beloved, and iconic, is Burmese, a beautiful black mare that was born in 1962 and bred to be part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Musical Ride was preparing to perform at the 1969 Royal Windsor Horse Show in England when they learned that Queen Elizabeth was looking for a new riding horse. And yesterday, this equestrian monarch celebrated a major achievement in becoming the longest-reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom: shes held her throne for 63 years, surpassing Queen Victoria who previously held the record. Its almost impossible to name all the horses and ponies that Her Majesty has enjoyed over the decades. Initially, she rode a bay police horse named Tommy[2] in 1947. She was extremely knowledgeable about the Thoroughbred industry and was a patron of the Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Courtesy of RCMP Historical Collection, RCMP Veterans Association. This is because they are closer to the ground and more docile. We use cookies to offer you a better experience. 2. She names all of her horses and ponies herself and can remember the parentage of every single one," he said. Burmese was half Thoroughbred, half Hanoverian. "These incredibly highly charged creatures, full of blood and muscle, are developed from birth with kid gloves and the sophisticated jigsaw of trying to put all the pieces together is a constant challenge that continues to intrigue The Queen," he writes. Doublet - Bred as a polo pony, it was the horse Princess Anne won the European Eventing Championships with at Burghley in. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip riding during the 1965 Trooping the Colour ceremony. The Queen was an avid fan of Thoroughbred racing. She soon became an accomplished equestrian and would often ride in Royal ceremonies and leisure. Aureole was bred by George VI and was the first horse the Queen inherited from her late father. The RCMP on a beach in British Columbia. Sanction was the last home-bred horse that Her Majesty rode before making the decision to start riding native ponies. Asked to name one horse, above any other, associated with Her Majesty the Queen and most would answer Burmese, the black mare the Queen rode for 18 consecutive Trooping the . Into her reign, this developed into one of her main leisure time activities with a particular emphasis on the breeding of thoroughbreds for horse racing. In addition to him becoming The Queens first top-class exciting racehorse, Aureole stood at Sandringham Stud throughout his whole career as a stallion, where he sired many top-class horses, writes Warren. The Queens favourite horses: Phantom Gold bay mare by Machiavellian out of Trying For Gold (Northern Baby), 1992. Highclere Another all-time favourite was Highclere, a Dual Classic winner, who was ridden to victory in both the 1000 Guineas and Prix de Diane in Paris. In her role as monarch, Elizabeth also rode in a ceremonial role. Photo: RCMP Historical Collection, RCMP Veterans Association. Subsequent horses given by the RCMP to Elizabeth II, Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 12:19, "RCMP Horse Presentation to Her Majesty The Queen", "From the S&S archives:Reagan, queen saddle up for a ride at Windsor Castle", "Looking forward, reflecting back: The RCMP and the monarchy", "ON THIS DAY | 13 | 1981: Queen shot at by youth", "Queen changes spelling of RCMP presented horse's name", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Burmese_(horse)&oldid=1138927909, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 12:19. 2. 6. Conversations almost always center around Thoroughbred racing when she visits the Bluegrass state. EEK! 5. Terry Pendry, the queen's head groom, spoke to Horse & Hound in 2020 about some of the queen's favorite horses, one of which was Burmese, given to her by The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1969 and which she rode for the Trooping the Colour parade for 18 years. His stable name was The Monster. 2023 COWGIRL Magazine/Modern West Media, Inc. | COWGIRL is a registered trademark of Modern West Media, Inc. All rights reserved.. Her bloodstock and racing adviser is John Warren, who took over the role from his father in law, Henry Herbert, 7th Earl of Carnarvon, on his death in 2001. The Queen is currently paired with a Shetland Pony. . It takes the same sort of precise expertise as a watchmaker to produce a somewhat fragile racehorse to perform on the big occasions and indeed any occasion at all especially when they are expected to race at speeds of up to 40mph. The Queen's favourite horses: Burmese Burmese was presented to Her Majesty in 1969 by The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and The Queen rode her in Trooping the Colour for 18 years. I was at Three Chimneys one day and saw them dusting the inside of the horse barn as the queen was coming the following day. After her father, King George VI, passed away, she inherited breeding and racing stock. Burmese continued living at the castle until her death in 1990. Highclere: a Dual Classic winner, Highclere won both the 1000 Guineas and Prix de Diane in Paris in front of an enormous delighted Parisian crowd, who famously chanted Vive La Reine,'" writes Warren. The statue was unveiled in 2005 in front of the Saskatchewan Legislative building in Regina. In her Diamond Jubilee year, an evening horse themed Diamond Jubilee Pageant was combined with the daytime show. ", Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. This video from the incident shows Queen Elizabeth quickly steadying her horse while the Queen looks shaken by the events, its also amazing to see her rock-steady equitation in a sidesaddle. Today, she was often seen riding her Dales ponies within the grounds of Windsor Castle. PSH Burmese was followed by PSH Centennial, presented to The Queen in 1973 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the RCMP; and PSH Saint James, in 1998, to mark the RCMP's 125th anniversary. Mr Pendry said: "Betsy was full of character and spirit and much loved by the Queen.". The new sculpture at Sandhurst shows the Queen riding Burmese in her Grenadier Guards Uniform during Trooping the Colour in 1984. Perhaps to know why Her Majesty is fascinated with breeding thoroughbreds, it is important to understand how complex it is to mate, rear, train and ride a racehorse. A little nearer to the ground, so to speak. [5], Burmese's last public appearance was at Trooping the Colour in 1986, after which she retired. Her horses have won all the British Classic Races at least once with the exception of Epsom Derby. To date, Her Majestys horses have won over 1,600 races. Pack Trip - there is no vehicle support on this ride. While in Kentucky, the Queen enjoys meeting with other horse enthusiasts. A fitting tribute to a wonderful horse, dont you think, globetrotters? Aureole Aureole was bred by George VI and was the first horse the Queen inherited from her late father. Sanction was a brown riding horse and a firm favourite for many years. Also featured in the selection is the last horse she rode, Sanction. Here, we cover just a few of Her Majestys special horses and ponies. She would enjoy racing down the course with her friends and family in her youth. The piece also features rare insights from the Queen's head groom Terry Pendry and her racing manager John Warren. 18. Columbus: Princess Anne also competed on Columbus but found him too strong. From 1969 to 1986 the Queen would ride her horse Burmese for Royal ceremonies. This lovely picture is of Fell pony Emma. One of the horses chosen by the Queen was Doublet, a horse that was bred as a polo pony but became a celebrated eventer and was the horse on which the Princess Royal won the European Eventing Championships at Burghley in 1971. Burmese, a seven-year-old black mare, soon become her favorite mount. Emma the Fell pony A wonderful servant to Her Majesty and is still going strong at the age of 24 as one of the Queens riding ponies, Mr Pendry said. The horse was 28. In the July/August 2017 issue of Canadian Horse Journal, we celebrated Canadas 150th anniversary with stories of 20 exceptional horses that have reflected our values and fired our national pride. He was the first top-class horse bred by The Queen in her own right. 5. Astride Burmese, the Queen was leading the parade through the streets of London when gunshots rang out a teenager had fired six blank shots at the monarch! He was also a favourite of Captain Mark Phillips and won Badminton in 1974. Burmese (19621990), a black RCMP Police Service Horse (PSH) mare, was given to Queen Elizabeth II by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and ridden by the Queen for Trooping the Colour for eighteen consecutive years from 1969 to 1986. The Queen last rode her in Trooping the Colour in 1986, after which she attended her birthday parade in a carriage. The Queen was presented in 2002 with PSH Golden Jubilee in honour of Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee year[1] and PSH George in 2009, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the gifting of Burmese to the Queen. She also, unsurprisingly, is intensely preoccupied with breeding. She still rides to this very day, and it is an important part of her life. She names all of her horses and ponies herself and can remember the parentage of every single one, he said. Phantom Gold: This remarkable mare will inevitably continue to be at the core of the Royal Studs broodmare band for future generations to enjoy and nurture, writes Warren. Her Majesty has developed a deep, profound knowledge, which she has consistently worked on and thought about throughout most of her life. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II receiving Police Service Horse Burmese from Commissioner Malcolm Lindsay and S/Sgt. Elizabeth II hosted the Royal Windsor Horse Show every year in Windsor Park, part of the royal estate in Berkshire. To deal with the constant challenges and disappointments, as all horse people will know, the greatest asset you need to have with horses is patience which luckily the Queen has in spades.. The Queen has, inevitably, come to pick favourites over the years, including the characterful Betsy, a black-Burmese that was a "much-loved" part of the royal stable during the Sixties Credit:. She also chose the racehorse Estimate which triumphed in the Ascot Gold Cup, making her the first monarch to win the trophy. [1] The Queen asked that Burmese be included in the performance and that her rider carry the Queen's royal standard, instead of the normal red and white pennon, so Elizabeth could more easily follow Burmese in the show. No matter the occasion, it was said to be an amazing sight to see the Queen riding her stunning horse. He also hunted and team chased, and even jumped round the old Grand National course with relish and ease. She would have loved him for herself.". She was not replaced, as the Queen decided to ride in a phaeton (carriage) and review the troops from a dais from 1987 onwards, rather than train a new charger. [6], Last edited on 17 February 2023, at 10:57, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Queen Elizabeth Reveals Her Favorite Horses and Why She Only Rides Ponies Now", "All the Queen's Horses: Trooping the Colour 1947-1986", The Racing Calendar, Owners' Registered Colours, July 1st 2017, "Just Fine gives King Charles III first winner at Leicester", "Newmarket: King Charles to sell 14 of Queen's horses", "The Queen: a Passion for Horses, BBC Two, review", All the Queen's Horses: Trooping the Colour 1947-1986, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Horses_of_Elizabeth_II&oldid=1139888145, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 10:57. The Fell Pony Society came to honour The Queens 90th birthday and said they would like to bring 90 ponies. The Queen's homebred filly Carrozza won a Classic, the Oakes at Epsom in October 1957, ridden by Lester Piggott Well Bred Horses and Sturdy Ponies The Queen rides ponies these days and currently hacks out on a Highland pony called Melody or a Fell pony called Carltonlima Emma. On the 13th of June, 1981 at the annual Trooping of the Colour, Burmeses courage and the Queens horsemanship was tested like never before. In 1962, a coal black filly was born at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Remount Ranch in Fort Walsh, Saskatchewan. Would you believe he was bred to be a polo pony? The selection is based on temperament and appearance, with the horses duty to pull or accompany the Queens Coach. As part of the many celebrations a spectacular Diamond Jubilee Pageant was presented May 10-13th at Windsor Castle. A black-brown mare that Her Majesty used to ride in the 1960s. Sadly, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022. But perhaps one of her most recognisable horses was a striking black mare named Burmese. Queen Elizabeth II rides Burmese to inspect the 1st Battalion, Scots Guards, during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade to mark the official birthday of The Queen, 16 June 1969 . Her Majesty owned many thoroughbred horses for use in racing, having initially inherited the breeding and racing stock of her late father King George VI, in 1952. The photograph was our Golden Jubilee picture with a beautiful acer tree with its golden leaves in the background. ", Pendry also describes the Queen as a "fountain of knowledge in all things equine, you might say a living encyclopaedia.". As neither horse had run, there was no serious problem, but there could have been if The Queen had not been so observant and remembered them so well as foals. The Royal Family praised Burmese's behaviour during this incident. The Queens favourite horses: Balmoral Jingle and Balmoral Curlew. 4. She even met the famous dressage horse Valegro in 2019. Balmoral Jingle and Balmoral Curlew were shown by Lizzie Briant before joining The Royal Mews at Windsor. After winning many races, he retired to the Sandringham Stud, but died at the age of only eight. Zara has won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics in eventing, and gold and silver medals at the European Eventing Championships. Her Majesty has a fountain of knowledge in all things equine, you might say a living encyclopedia. Two beautiful Highland ponies made for a most natural choice. At the age of 28 in 1990, Burmese passed away and was buried on the grounds of Windsor an unusual honor. One of the Queen's favourite horses was Burmese, and the horse played a . Its no secret that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a passionate horsewoman. COWGIRL inspires the Modern Western Lifestyle. This is thought to be the last British Shire horse to be buried at Windsor Castle, with Burmese buried in the castle's private grounds. When her father, King George VI, was unwell, she rode in his place on his chestnut horse Winston, and she rode Winston after George VI's death. No reigning monarch had won the Gold Cup and it gave Her Majesty great pleasure in achieving an ambition to breed such a great horse of true stamina and grit, writes Warren. Doutelle also retired to The Queens Sandringham Stud where his career as a stallion was tragically cut all too short, dying at the age of only eight. The Queen bred both the horse and the rider! writes Pendry. The Queen's favourite horse was a Saskatchewan thoroughbred CBC News: The National 1.44M subscribers Subscribe 1.8K 125K views 8 months ago #QueenElizabeth #Saskatchewan #Horse A horse. "It takes the same sort of precise expertise as a watchmaker to produce a somewhat fragile racehorse to perform on the big occasions and indeed any occasion at all - especially when they are expected to race at speeds of up to 40mph. Such carriages at the Royal Mews include the Gold State Coach used in coronations and the open-top State Landau Coach that Prince William and Catherine Middleton used for their wedding. To commemorate her beloved partner, the Queen commissioned a bronze statue of herself aside Burmese; the statue was revealed in 2005 in front of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina, Canada, the province where Burmese was born. Burmese was presented to Her Majesty in 1969 by The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and The Queen rode her in Trooping the Colour for 18 years before the mare retired in 1986 to Windsor. All equipment is transported via pack mules or horses. Through the statue, the RCMPs royal gift was honored and the image of the Queens beloved black mare was able to live on. Advanced - All of the mentioned abilities, plus an independent seat, soft hands, confident and in control on a moving horse at a fast canter over uneven ground. Burmese was retired from public life in 1986. Are You Feeding Your Horse Enough Vitamin E? Doutelle: the first top-class horse bred by the Queen in her own right. See the Queen's full list below. Here are the Queen's favourite horses: 1. Required fields are marked *. Among the horses on the list is Burmese, a gift from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which the Queen rode in Trooping the Colour for 18 years. Bred in Canada to be part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Burmese became a fast favourite among the recruits and by the age of five she was the lead horse for the RCMPs famous Musical Ride. His Highness The Aga Khan kindly loaned The Queen a number of his broodmares to celebrate Her Majestys 80th birthday. Her Fell pony breeding program is at Hampton Court. The Highland pony was a huge success in the show ring and eventually went on to become a broodmare at the Balmoral Stud. Beach Riding - riding along the beach is included. Among his best offspring were Pretendre (winner of the Dewhurst), Canisbay (the Queens Eclipse Stakes winner) and importantly the Nell Gwyn and Oaks Trial winner Amicable, who became one of the Royal Studs foundation broodmares. Queen Elizabeth attended every Royal Ascot during her reign except in 2020 and 2022. Emma: a Fell pony which Pendry writes has been a wonderful servant to Her Majesty and is still going strong at the age of 24 as one of The Queens riding ponies..
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