Late Queen’s favourite wins ‘Horse of a Lifetime’

The late Queen’s favourite riding pony, Emma, who made a poignant appearance at her funeral, has been named the Horse of a Lifetime in a public vote.

The Fell Pony, whose full name is Carltonlima Emma, received a bag of carrots for winning the accolade after thousands of readers backed it in the Horse & Hound annual awards.

Emma hacked out in Windsor Great Park with the late Queen for 15 years, with their final ride together taking place in July.

On the day of the monarch’s funeral, the late Queen’s sheepskin saddle cover and her silk headscarf were laid over the saddle for the last time.