For generation after generation, the Royal Family has shared a profound passion for horses. Queen Elizabeth II is the patron of many organisations focused on horses, including the British Horse Society, the Fell Pony Society and the Highland Pony Society. She has even celebrated her love for the animals by dedicating life-size statues to two of her horses in Windsor.

One of the two mares represented in the majestic artwork, created by sculptor Robert Rattray and unveiled by the monarch herself in 2014, is Windsor Grey horse Storm.

It was one of the four horses which took part in the carriage procession at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding.

Into her reign, Elizabeth has also developed a a keen interest in the breeding of thoroughbreds for horse racing.

It is believed Her Majesty has earned a staggering £7.7million in winnings from her horses over the last 31 years.

Her enthusiasm and competitiveness can be seen every time she attends either Royal Ascot or the Epsom Derby.

Though the Queen is all about privacy and discretion, 1992 BBC documentary “Elizabeth R” shows the Queen like royal watchers have never seen before – running and cheering on her mare.

Her Majesty can be seen inside, watching the race on the TV and commenting on her horse’s performance.

She says: “Look at it, on the wrong leg!

“No wonder it cannot go round the corner!”

JUST IN: Royal Family’s heartbreaking fears about William and Kate revealed

When the race is coming to an end, in unusual scenes, the Queen is seen sprinting to get to the royal box outside.

Realising her horse has won, she happily tells the Queen Mother: “That’s my horse.

“Oh my god, mother! We won!”

She then discovers that she won the Royal Box sweepstakes and looks pleased to learn she won £16 as she pulls a big smile.

DON’T MISS:
Captain Phillips was so frightened after gunman tried to take Anne [VIDEO]
How Harry’s intervention mirrors William’s protection of Kate [ANALYSIS]
Why Kate felt ‘isolated and abandoned’ in Royal Family [INSIGHT]

The Queen’s love for horses was passed on to her daughter, Princess Anne, and her granddaughter, Zara Tindall, who both became talented equestrians and even represented Great Britain at the Olympics.

Prince Philip once famously said of his only daughter: “If it doesn’t fart or eat hay, she’s not interested.”

Source: Read Full Article