Three of Her Majesty’s horse
training yards are opening their doors for a series of special tours in honour
of the occasion.
According to Royal
Central, the first, to report the news, they belong to William Haggas, Michael Bell
and John and Thady Gosden – some of the most eminent trainers in the world, who
have achieved some 6,000 winners between them.
In partnership with Discover
Newmarket, they are offering a behind the scenes tour of their stables where
The Queen has horses in training.
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| The Queen’s love of horses is well-documented |
After visiting the yard, the
trainers will escort their guests to the famous Newmarket gallops to watch the
horses exercise.
Discover Newmarket will then
provide a guided tour of The National Stud, which will include a viewing of the
stallions with Jon Grimwade LVO, former manager of The Royal Studs at
Sandringham.
The full day event concludes
with a visit to the National Horseracing Museum, which was opened by the Queen
in 2016, and is located on the original site of King Charles II’s Palace and
Stables.
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The monarch owns a number of racehorses
The Queen’s passion for horses
is well-documented – and unsurprisingly, the equestrian world is playing its
part in her Jubilee celebrations.
The 96-year-old monarch will
be greeted by a guard of honour of up to 40 jockeys who ride or have
ridden her horses over the years at the Derby this year.
Some of the world’s best
riders, past and present, will dress in her famous purple and gold silks to
line up as she arrives at the historic event at Epsom Downs on June 4.
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The equestrian world will also take part in the Jubilee celebrations
Among those taking part is
four-time Derby winner Willie Carson, 79, who won The Oaks on Dunfermline for
The Queen at Epsom Downs in 1977, her Silver Jubilee year. He said: “When
you put The Queen’s colours on, especially at Epsom, a jockey would grow six
inches. The Queen is the most famous woman in the whole wide world, so you’re
privileged.”
And John Reid, who rode for
The Queen dozens of times in her famous silks, said of appearing in the guard
of honour: “It’ll be pretty special. It’s something I’m looking forward
to. I always come to The Derby anyway, but it’s going to be a very special
occasion this year.”
