In Ancient Rome the way to tell if someone was wealthy or not was whether they owned a horse. The same idea has continued throughout history. Horse riding and in particular equestrian sports at the Olympics has long been a passion of royals around the world. The most famous of course bring The British royal family with members such as Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and her daughter Zara Phillips winning medals.
Though other members of their family also enjoy horse riding, though perhaps not at such an elite level.
And they really start teaching them quite young. Here's Queen Elizabeth eldest Great Granddaughter, Savannah Phillips taken earlier this year (Princess Anne's granddaughter via Peter & Autumn). She's about four years old in this picture.
Of course members of other royal family members also enjoy the sport, and even compete such as Infanta Elena of Spain, daughter of former King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. Elena's daughter Victoria has also taken to the sport. Princess Haya of Jordan and Dubai the daughter of the late King Hussein, half-sister of King Abdullah II and Junior wife of the Emir of Dubai also rides competitively.
Pretty much all royals love equestrian;
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