The Queen's love of horses is a lifelong one. Her Majesty had her first riding lesson at the age of 3 and was given her first pony, a Shetland mare, by her grandfather King George V when she turned 4. Here is the then-Princess on her 13th birthday in April 1939.Photo: Getty Images
A young Princess Elizabeth at Windsor Castle in 1944.Photo: Getty Images
The newly-coronated Queen wore a Colonel-in-Chief Scots Guards Uniform as she rode a horse named Winston on June 6, 1952.Photo: Getty Images
Riding with little sister Princess Margaret during the summer of '69.Photo: Getty Images
Looking serious at the 1968 Eridge Horse Trials. At her side was her daughter Princess Anne.Photo: Getty Images
The Windsor Horse Show is still a must-see for Her Majesty, seen here at the event in 1987 with son Prince Andrew and his now ex-wife the Duchess of York.Photo: Getty Images
Right at home with riding and Range Rovers – and youngest son Prince Edward – in 1993.Photo: Getty Images
Nineties style at Epsom racecoures in Surrey, England, June 1995Photo: Getty Images
With her pony 'Balmoral Melody' in May 2007.Photo: Getty Images
In November 2014, the Queen was honored with the lifetime achievement award from an international equestrian organization. Hailed as "a true horsewoman," who has an "extraordinary bond" with her horses, the monarch was given a white gold and diamond brooch of nine interlinked horseshoes, which had been especially created for her.Photo: Getty Images
Her Majesty examines a mechanical horse used to train jockeys, during a 2011 visit to IrelandPhoto: Getty Images
In October, 2013, the Queen looked pleased to make the acquaintance of young riders and a furry friend at a London community riding club.Photo: Getty Images
In June, 2015 Her Majesty was spotted out and about around the grounds of her Windsor Castle home in Berkshire with her head groom Terry Pendry. The duo often go horse riding together, especially when the weather cooperates.Photo: Rex
Sporting her usual mac and jodphurs, the Queen looked in her element as she took some time to do what she loves best. The 89-year-old royal covered her hair in a silk scarf – the go-to accessory she wears when she is off duty.Photo: Rex
In October 2015 the monarch was joined by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, looked thrilled to attend a horse whispering demonstation by Brooke Global Ambassador Monty Roberts at the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace.Photo: Getty Images