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We were deeply shocked to hear the very sad news of The Queen’s passing on Thursday 8th September 2022.
Our journey started in 2002 with Her Majesty and Terry Pendry, riding Her Majesty’s homebred horses in plaited showing classes, what an honour and privilege this has been over the years.
The Queen followed her wonderful bloodlines with great enthusiasm and appetite for success; we were always excited to look at the young horses with Terry each Spring. Her Majesty has sent generations going back for many years and we have trained mothers, and the following generations, from the stables of Hampton Court & Sandringham.
The days we spent with The Queen looking at youngsters at Hampton Court, taking the retrains from Sandringham, and many a day at Windsor Castle, showing Her Majesty how the youngsters were progressing, and discussing their plans for the future. Terry always gave Her Majesty a brown paper bag, full of carrots, to reward her horses. Every time at Windsor I pinched myself as to how lucky and privileged we were to be part of her passion.
Her Majesty was the most amazing lady, my goodness what a horsewoman she was, and will be so sorely missed within the equine industry; her knowledge, love and passion for the horse was unmeasurable.
We would like to thank Her Majesty for all the horse that have passed through Collins Farm, especially the great Barbers Shop, the legend that still lives here with us. We would also like to thank Terry Pendry for all his unyielding support and encouragement for the Team at Collins Farm.
We will miss her wise words and wisdom, may she rest in piece with her beloved Prince Philip, and the great corgi’s.
