The Queen - shocked!

[Natch]

Aren't her outfits dreadful/aren't we paying her too much to sit around and do nothing...

 

[Nugget La Poneh]

Training the TB's on snow *tut tut*

 

[ludlow]

Wonder if one is into matchy matchy to go with her head scarves?

 

[Oberon]

The Queen IS Velvet Brown isn't she

 

[Shantara]

Really random - Can anyone tell me what that piano music was? I have always loved it!

 

[moana]

I watched it the first time it was shown, and do remember some hoo-ha on here. I am watching it again now.

 

[Goldenstar]

Why do people peddle the myth that all starting was cruel before MR enlightened us?

 

[FlaxenPony05]

Of course they're using Waitrose bags, can't have any Asda bags in the Queen's stables!

 

[Carefreegirl]

Waitrose carrier bag ! I'd of loved it if they used a Lidl bag

 

[Oberon]

Why do people peddle the myth that all starting was cruel before MR enlightened us?

They should have made it clear they were explaining about breaking horses in the US in Monty's generation......

I certainly don't think traditional English methods were ever based on cruelty

 

[Carefreegirl]

That mannequin is clearly based on my riding style

 

[Carefreegirl]

That canter looked very comfy.

 

[Shantara]

That mannequin is clearly based on my riding style

HAH!

 

[FlaxenPony05]

That mannequin is clearly based on my riding style

Hehe Really, really nice human rider though

 

[Rollin]

I am upset that whilst she is credited with helping to preserve the Highland Pony, no mention made of the Cleveland Bay, which is critically endangered (20 foals last year) and she is patron of our breed society.

 

[Brightbay]

OH and I entertained ourselves wondering what was going through the heads of the yearling handlers, who having just barely managed to subdue boxing leaping yearlings, then had to watch as the frail elderly head of state approached to pat said yearlings' lovely velvet noseys

 

[Oberon]

That mannequin is clearly based on my riding style

 

[quirky]

I'm enjoying it, she obviously loves her horses

 

[Oberon]

OH and I entertained ourselves wondering what was going through the heads of the yearling handlers, who having just barely managed to subdue boxing leaping yearlings, then had to watch as the frail elderly head of state approached to pat said yearlings' lovely velvet noseys

I bet their bottoms were clenching

 

[ester]

Claire with her hands in her pockets talking to the queen

 

[Carefreegirl]

Having read Clare Baldings autobiography and her 'meetings with the Queen mother' I am wondering what the Queen thinks of her ? She'd be a great Poker player

 

[Carefreegirl]

And her racing with Princess Anne of course

 

[skint1]

OH and I entertained ourselves wondering what was going through the heads of the yearling handlers, who having just barely managed to subdue boxing leaping yearlings, then had to watch as the frail elderly head of state approached to pat said yearlings' lovely velvet noseys

haha yes we were the same, we both said "what if that little fella spins round quick and knocks her out?" and then my OH said "He'd belong to Mr Findus then"

 

[quirky]

Ooh Hayley Turner, she used to be one of the brats on our yard
She was a gutsy little rider though, her pony Magic certainly wasn't an easy ride!

 

[FlaxenPony05]

Ooh Hayley Turner, she used to be one of the brats on our yard
She was a gutsy little rider though, her pony Magic certainly wasn't an early ride!

Ooh gossip
Fab jockey though, was cheering her on from the sofa!

 

[FlaxenPony05]

Princess Anne really doesn't like Clare much does she

 

[teapot]

Princess Anne really doesn't like Clare much does she

It's what happens when you beat someone on a racecourse Read CB's book

 

[MochaDun]

I love Princess Anne's sense of humour. I think she likes Clare Balding fine?

 

[Shantara]

That hat! Good lord!

 

[Goldenstar]

That hat! Good lord!

Yes it's a bit..... alternative