The Queen to hang up her riding boots

It's been said the Queen is to hang up her riding boots after reports of her chronic knee condition being too painful for her to continue to horse ride.  Despite needing a knee operation the Queens sense of duty is going strong and she has refused to cut back on her royal duties to give her the recommended 4 months to recuperate after the needed operation. In 2003, the Queen received keyhole surgery twice to remove cartilage from her knees and is now said to be suffering from Sciatica.  At 84 years of age she may be feeling the wear and tear of Royal life.

The condition means that the Queens famous early morning rides from within the Windsor grounds are perhaps coming to end.  A royal source said: ‘The Queen had a knee operation but has suffered ever since and the condition has got a lot worse. She is in so much pain that she has had to give up her beloved riding.’  It is understood that a lift will now be installed at a price of £1 million into the Queens home in Sandringham. 

It feels a sad day for such an iconic figure within the equine world to have to hang up her riding boots and equestrian clothing; we wish her all the best should these rumours about her health be true.