The Queen owned in excess of 100 horses at her death in 2022, and was believed to have earned around £8.7m from prize money down the years.
As well as thoroughbreds, Elizabeth also bred Shetland ponies at Balmoral in Scotland and Fell ponies at Hampton Court. In 2007 she opened a full-time Highland pony stud at Balmoral to enhance and preserve the breed.
Members of the Royal Family, Heads of State, and other important visitors are transported in other carriages during official events. Among the 34 carriage horses who happily live at the Royal Mews, ten are Windsor Greys.
With about 20 mares, including new recruits to the breeding stock, still believed to be at Sandringham, the king's breeding stock alone could be valued at at least £10m.
Queen Elizabeth Breeds and Owns Several Racehorses
After her father, King George VI, passed away, she inherited breeding and racing stock. What is this? The Queen's Thoroughbred breeding program is at the Royal Stud in Sandringham.
King Charles Inherits Queen Elizabeth's Racehorses.
Among the favourites 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.
As well as being a full-time working facility, the Royal Mews is regularly open to the public. The state coaches and other carriages are kept there, along with about 30 horses, together with their modern counterparts, the state motor cars.
Currently the Windsor Dairy Farm is home to a herd of 165 Jersey cows, who are benefiting from the latest farming technology. Many of the current herd descend from the 'Pretty Polly' bloodline, which dates back to 1871 when they were given to Queen Victoria as a present.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum owns the Godolphin stable. With a net worth estimated by some as high as £14bn but as 'low' as £3bn by other outlets, Sheikh Mohammed's firm has recorded over 5,000 winners worldwide since its inception in 1992.
Storm retired to the Horse Trust due to an irregular heart, meaning he is no longer fit to work at the level required to perform his duties. All Royal Mews horses are in fact owned by the public rather than The Queen which is why they retire to the charity.
How many dogs did the Queen have? Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind four dogs - two corgis, one dorgi and a cocker spaniel. The two corgis are named Sandy and Muick, whilst her remaining dorgi Candy is the eldest canine, who is believed to have been around for at least 10 years.
Irish Draught: This breed is known for its strength, stamina, and calm temperament, making them suitable for ceremonial duties. They are often used by the Queen's Guard and the Household Cavalry.
The horses that will pull the Royal carriage between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace will be the famous Windsor Greys and this breed have been selected by the Royal Family for decades in carrying out this key task.
Among the horses to be sold was Love Affairs, the Queen's last-ever winner at Goodwood just two days before she passed away. 2020 Royal Ascot winner Tactical reportedly fetched £150,000 at the sales while Just Fine, who gave Charles his first Royal Silks winner, was sold for £300,000.
Also riding side-saddle was seen to preserve the ladies' modesty. The idea of it being indecent for a lady to ride astride can be traced back to 1382, when Princess Anne of Bohemia rode side-saddle across Europe on her way to marry King Richard II. Riding side-saddle was seen as a way to protect her virginity.
She toasted a winner at Epsom during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, when Steal A March won the feature 2m7f handicap hurdle. The Queen owned in excess of 100 horses at her death in 2022, and was believed to have earned around £8.7m from prize money down the years.
Here's who inherits them now. King Charles III will inherit thousands of swans, dolphins, whales, and sturgeon belonging to the Crown.
The Williams family, of Williams Cattle Company in South Australia, have the title of owning Australia's biggest farming aggregation — the 2.37 million-hectare Anna Creek and The Peake Stations, covering an area bigger than Slovenia.
Home to historic royal carriages and one of the finest working stables in existence. The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace is responsible for all road travel arrangements for The King and members of the Royal Family, from horse-and-carriage to car and from livery to harness.
Call me a grinch, but I find it difficult to square the circle and justify having just under 2% of the army engaged in this pantomime. It is official – Britain has an army with more horses than tanks. There were 200 horses on the parade. There are 168 Challenger 2 tanks in regular service.
The coach isn't made of solid gold
The interior is lined and upholstered with velvet and satin. It also features magnificent painted panels of Roman gods and goddesses. It features gilded sculptures including three cherubs on the roof, which represent England, Scotland, and Ireland.
In the first two seasons of The Crown, Queen Elizabeth's close friend and horse racing manager "Porchie" is played by Joseph Kloska.
The Queen regularly rode Emma for light exercise in the grounds around Windsor Castle over the last 15 years. Following her attendance at the Queen's funeral procession, Mr Pendry, who accompanied the pony during her appearance, claimed Emma was aware on some level that she will never ride with the Queen again.
The black fell pony, nicknamed Emma, stood on the grounds as the Queen's coffin made its way up the Long Walk to St George's Chapel.