A FELL pony, a Shire, four Canadian-breds and dozens of Irish Draughts and Sport Horses from the Household Cavalry and London Metropolitan Police mounted units formed part of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral procession.

Leading off on Monday were four Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers on Darby, Elizabeth, George and Sir John, all gifted to the Queen over the years. In fact, her famous black mare - Burmese - ridden side-saddle by Her Majesty during 18 Trooping the Colour ceremonies, was another gift from Canada.