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28 November 2014

Caitríona Murphy on 28 Nov 2014

Queen Elizabeth acknowleged by FEI

Queen Elizabeth was recognised for her support of equestrian sport throughout her life

Caitríona Murphy

28 November 2014

Queen Elizabeth II is presented with the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) lifetime achievement award for her devotion to equestrian sport by Princess Haya of Jordan (left), at Buckingham Palace, London (Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)

A 'well done' pat for Doublet as the Queen congratulates Princess Anne and her mount after they had taken fifth place in the Badminton Horse Trials.

Queen Elizabeth II on Burmese during the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London. On the left is the Duke of Edinburgh.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, look at the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) lifetime achievement award for her devotion to equestrian sport, presented to her by Princess Haya of Jordan and Keith Taylor, President of the British National Equestrian Federation, at Buckingham Palace, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2014. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II is presented with the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) lifetime achievement award for her devotion to equestrian sport by Princess Haya of Jordan (left), as the Duke of Edinburgh looks on, at Buckingham Palace, London.

The Princesses enjoyed an off-duty break from the royal tour of South Africa when they went riding on the golden sands of Bonza Beach, East London, Princess Elizabeth (centre) is riding Yvonne Hayhoe's 'Jill" while Princess Margaret rides 'Treasure' owned by Pat O'Reilly of East London, who is seen escorting the Princesses.

The Queen taking the salute as the Scots Guards marched past at Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony on the Horse Guards Parade marking her official birthday. Mounted on Burmese, the black mare presented to her by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Queen is wearing the scarlet tunic of the Scots Guards with dark blue riding habit and a black tricorn hat. The Colour of the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards was trooped.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II braves the adverse weather conditions as she presents rosettes to the Services Team Jumping contestants at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Queen Elizabeth II attracts the attention of Ed, a two month old Irish Draught colt foal, shown by Katherine Montgomery from Augher, County Tyrone at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Show, Balmoral on the final day of the Queen's Golden Jubilee visit to Northern Ireland.

Queen Elizabeth II and her son, the Prince of Wales, out riding at Windsor Castle.

US President Ronald Reagan goes riding in Windsor Home Park while staying as a guest of the Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II is presented with the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) lifetime achievement award for her devotion to equestrian sport by Princess Haya of Jordan (left), as the Duke of Edinburgh looks on, at Buckingham Palace, London.

Queen Elizabeth II (second right) and the Duke of Edinburgh (right), greet Princess Haya of Jordan and Keith Taylor (left), President of the British National Equestrian Federation, as they present the Queen with the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) lifetime achievement award for her devotion to equestrian sport, at Buckingham Palace, London.

A 'well done' pat for Doublet as the Queen congratulates Princess Anne and her mount after they had taken fifth place in the Badminton Horse Trials.

Queen Elizabeth II on Burmese during the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London. On the left is the Duke of Edinburgh.

Queen Elizabeth II is presented with the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) lifetime achievement award for her devotion to equestrian sport by Princess Haya of Jordan (left), as the Duke of Edinburgh looks on, at Buckingham Palace, London.

QUEEN Elizabeth II has become the first recipient of the FEI Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of her leading role as a supporter of equestrian sport throughout her reign as British monarch.

The award was presented by FEI President Princess Haya at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace in the presence of former FEI President, the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip, and Keith Taylor, Chairman of the British Equestrian Federation.