Queen Elizabeth - Are Her Horse Riding Days Over?

According to reports, the queen - who is now 84 - has required surgery on his knees, which could see the action up to four months, which will probably spell the end of his equestrian days.

riding was known to the queen's favorite hobby, and despite an incredibly busy schedule - which she sees the country for many years and are often involved in several engagements on the day in the UK - it can often be seen as the most their time on the back of horses.

She enjoyed riding in the early morning, often around the ground at Windsor Castle.

Commenting on the news, the Daily Mail said: "Monarch is known for his good health, energy and dedication to duty since he took the throne 59 years ago in 1952, she conducted one hundredth Royal engagements. Each year, including a state visit abroad and countless ceremonies, investitures and Walkabouts front of the flag waving crowd ."

Despite being forced to cut back on her equestrian activities, 2011 was set to be a busy year as usual for the Queen, who will meet with President Barack Obama in May and take a trip to Australijujesen.

like this, its 85th birthday is in April, which will be closely followed by the wedding of the year, which will see her grandson Prince William to marry her long-term love Kate Middleton in Westminster Abbey.

While the slowdown may be an inevitable part of aging for most, some people may decide to do the opposite and become more daring with age.

This is certainly the case of pensioners Bowkey Joan, who recently jumped into the saddle and enjoyed her very first riding lesson - at the age od 93 Joan, who lives in Binstead on the Isle of Wight, could be the inspiration for the horse lovers who do not want to sacrifice their own hobbies cavalry as they get older.

riding can be a fun activity for people of all ages and, as well as helping fitness levels, regular riding can improve people's self-confidence and help them learn how to take care of the animals.

(Queen Elizabeth is certainly one of the most famous riding fans in the country, a family head full of enthusiastic equestrians, including grandchildren and the world-class rider Zara Phillips. However, problems with chronic knee pain looks likely to see the queen to hang her riding crop ever .)