Queen Elizabeth II is passionate about riding. This outstanding rider is found in the saddle for the 1952 « Trooping the colors », as well as in the role of stable owner at the Ascot horse show, the famous Epsom Derby or visiting a prestigious stud farm in Normandy.
In 1952, on her birthday, Queen Elizabeth II, Cavalry Emeritus, participated in the annual Royal Guard Battalion Parade. The Scots Guards were given the privilege of "presenting the colours" to the Queen.
In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II of England attended Ascot’s horse show as a family. The horse that belongs to him wins the race before his eyes. The sovereign will congratulate the winning jockey.
En 1987, lors d'un week end de détente à Deauville, la reine Elizabeth II, passionnée de chevaux pur-sangs, visite les haras d'Alec Head. A la question, "comment l'avez-vous trouvée ?", plusieurs lads répondent de façon cocasse, "Qui? Le cheval ?". Interview de Lord Porchester, entraîneur des chevaux de course de la reine.
En 1953, la reine Elizabeth II d'Angleterre, tout juste couronnée, assiste au derby d'Epsom, célèbre course hippique dans laquelle "Aureole", un de ses chevaux, est engagé. Elle serre la main du jockey Gordon Richards, qu'elle vient d'anoblir. Le cheval de la reine termine à la deuxième place derrière celui de Gordon Richards.