The REAL reason we never see Kate Middleton on a horse

The REAL reason we never see Kate Middleton on a horse



With Zara Tindall an Olympic medal-winning equestrian and the Queen still riding at 91, it is fair to say that horses are a great passion of the royal family.

However, there is one member of the monarchy who is yet to be seen out for a canter.

The Duchess of Cambridge, whose husband and brother-in-law regularly compete in polo matches, is one of the few royals who prefers to watch from the sidelines when it comes to all things equestrian.



While she is happy to attend racing events such as Ascot, you are unlikely to see Kate hopping into the saddle, and experts have finally revealed why.

Although it has been widely rumoured that Kate is allergic to horses, according to Marcia Moody, the author of Kate: A Biography, the hobby simply isn't in her blood.



She told Town & Country: 'Kate doesn't ride, purely because she didn't do it growing up.

'William and Harry were taught from an early age, but the only time they ride now is for polo - they don't go off on hacks like the queen always has.'



But while the Duchess isn't likely to take up riding lessons any time soon, it has been reported that both her children are already learning.

In October last year Kate spoke with equestrian triple-gold medallist Natasha Baker at a reception at Buckingham Palace, and hinted that Princess Charlotte could follow in her Aunt Zara's footsteps all the way to the Olympics.

Recalling their conversation Baker said: 'I asked her how the children were, and she said Charlotte is really enjoying her riding which is great to hear, and I said we may see her here on a line-up in 20 years time.



'She emphasised that Charlotte has this passion about horses and although she doesn't echo it, she'll do her best to champion and encourage it.'

Prince George has also reportedly received lessons with a source revealing to the Daily Mail he began lessons at two-years-old.

They said: 'William and Kate were keen to get George on a horse once he was walking confidently.

'George loved his first ride – he was led around a paddock on a rein and shrieked with delight. William and Kate were both there to watch.'

If their lessons continue Charlotte and George will join a long line of equestrian enthusiasts in their family.

Their great-grandmother the Queen, 91, was a keen rider when she was younger and continues to own racehorses, which she regularly watches in action - she can also be seen enjoying the occasional hack in Windsor Great Park.

The Queen's daughter, Princess Anne, also shares the family's love of horses.

And Charlotte's aunt Zara Tindall became the first royal to win an Olympic medal when she won silver in an equestrian event at London 2012.

The Duchess of Cornwall also shares the family's love of horses, and she has been president of the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton since 2009.