Fell Pony
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| Scientific name | Equus caballus |
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| Rank | Breed |
| Distinguishing features | Sturdy, feathered legs |
| Higher classification | Horse |
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| ID | 2912027 |
About Fell Pony
The Fell Pony is a versatile, working breed of mountain and moorland pony originating in the north of England in Cumberland and Westmorland and Northumberland. It was originally bred on the fell farms of northwest England, and is used as a riding and driving pony.
Queen's fell pony Emma named horse of a lifetime at awards
... The Fell Pony, who made a poignant appearance at the late monarch s funeral, won the accolade following a public vote...
New photo of Queen's fell pony Emma released after funeral attendance
... The Fell Pony called Emma as the coffin was driven past on the approach to Windsor Castle...
Queen's corgis and pony wait at Windsor Castle as coffin approaches
... Emma, the Queen s Fell Pony, was also seen, standing on grass in a gap in the flowers along the Long Walk...
Emma the pony and other personal moments at funeral
... Emma, the Queen s Fell Pony, also greeted the procession, standing in a gap in the floral tributes on The Long Walk - an avenue leading to Windsor Castle...
Prince Philip: a photo with the Queen to mark the Duke of Edinburgh's 99th birthday
... The Queen was outside, seen for the first time since lockdown is riding a 14-began-year-old Fell Pony Prince Philip, who was already married to the Queen at the age of 72, is still rarely seen in public since...
Queen's fell pony Emma named horse of a lifetime at awards
The late Queen's favourite riding pony Emma , has been named horse of a lifetime at The Horse & Hound awards.
The Fell Pony , who made a poignant appearance at the late monarch's funeral, won the accolade following a public vote.
The award and a bag of carrots was accepted by Lizzie Briant, who competed on Emma in showing classes.
She Said : " Everybody adores her at The Royal Mews - There isn't a pony in the country that is better loved. "
Emma took part in three pageants at The Royal Windsor Horse Show over The Years including for The Queen 's 90th birthday and her Platinum Jubilee.
The Queen 's stud groom Terry Pendry who stood with Emma in the Castle Grounds as The Queen 's coffin made its way up the Long Walk at Windsor, said of learning of the award: " Her Majesty adored Emma .
" She is a comfortable ride and sure-footed. Emma always enjoyed a carrot out of a brown paper bag after riding. "
Emma - whose full name is Carltonlima Emma - hacked out in Windsor Great Park with The Queen for 15 years, with their final ride together taking place In July .
On The Day of the monarch's funeral in September, The Queen 's sheepskin saddle cover and her silk headscarf which she wore when riding were laid over The Saddle .
Buckingham Palace said the pony, whose full name is Carltonlima Emma , would continue to be much-loved and cared for at The Royal Mews in Windsor.
Source of news: bbc.com
