Britain’s Queen Elizabeth enjoys riding "small, stocky" ponies.
The 87-year-old monarch – who will be celebrating her birthday on April 21 – has been spotted out riding recently and people are amazed that she’s still keen to enjoy the sport despite her age.
A source told the Mail Online: "It is remarkable to think that she is a woman rapidly approaching the age of 90.
"She isn’t seen riding out at Windsor as much as she used to but still likes to enjoy the odd hack out when she can on a fine day.
"The ponies she rides now are fairly small and stocky but clearly are a more comfortable ride."
Elizabeth is still a familiar figure at the Windsor stables and takes an interest in all the animals, many of whom are now ridden by her grandchildren.
Earlier this week she unveiled a statue of two Windsor Grey horses, which was created by artist Robert Rattray, at a ceremony which took place at the Albert & Kings Road junction adjacent to the Long Walk at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, south England.
The statue portrays Daniel and Storm who are stabled at the Royal Mews and as the queen pulled a rope to remove the cloth which covered the piece a 400-strong crowd watched behind barriers before giving a cheer.
The breed of horse is significant to the Royal Family since it has been drawing the monarch’s carriages at State occasions since Queen Victoria’s reign.
Queen Elizabeth rides ‘small stocky’ ponies
