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Queen Camilla offers sweets to horses as she meets the late Queen's fell pony on poignant outing
On Thursday, Queen Camilla visited the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton to mark the youth equestrian charity's 30th anniversary, where she has served as president since 2009.
Founded in 1996, the Ebony Horse Club provides horsemanship opportunities for disadvantaged children and teenagers in the Brixton area, serving more than 200 riders each week.
During her tour, the Queen met two horses gifted by the Royal Mews: Maggie, an 11-year-old Cleveland Bay, and Taylor, a 17-year-old Fell pony. Riders Adam Bentallah and Isaiah Clayton performed a demonstration.
Camilla called Isaiah a "star rider" and told Adam his trophy was "very well deserved" while presenting awards. Chief operating officer Sid Holdsworth described the visit as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" for members.
Renovating the Arch communal space reflects the charity's ongoing expansion efforts. The Queen noted the inner-city riding club is getting "bigger and better" each year, underscoring the organization's sustained growth.