Queen Elizabeth spends an equestrian day in western England

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II feeds a carrot to horse Politologue, as trainer Paul Nicholls looks on during a visit to Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, Britain March 28, 2019. Matt Keeble/Pool via REUTERS

CASTLE CARY, England (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth indulged her love of horse racing on Thursday with a visit to England's west country where she toured the stables of trainer Paul Nicholls.

Six of his horses were paraded before the 92-year-old monarch, who fed them carrots.

Elizabeth has been passionate about horses ever since she was given a Shetland pony as a child. She is a keen rider and owns race horses herself.

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to King's Bruton School where she will mark the School's 500th anniversary and open the new Music Centre, in Bruton, Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. Ben Birchall/Pool via REUTERS

She also met students from the University of Bath who are working on research projects on equestrian sport spinal injuries and racehorse welfare.

Later, she was visiting King's Bruton School, which was founded in 1519. To mark 500 years of the school at Bruton in the county of Somerset, she opened its new music center.

Elizabeth also officially named a horse of the local Avon and Somerset police force.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives at Castle Cary Station, in Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Her trip ended with a tour of Hauser & Wirth Somerset, a gallery and multi-purpose arts center.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth visits Hauser & Wirth Somerset, in Bruton, Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

(Reporting by Toby Melville, writing by Rachel Cordery; editing by Stephen Addison)

Queen Elizabeth II meets pupils during a visit to King's Bruton School where she will mark the School's 500th anniversary and open the new Music Centre, in Bruton, Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. Ben Birchall/Pool via REUTERS

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II greets staff accompanied by trainer Paul Nicholls during a visit to Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, Britain March 28, 2019. Matt Keeble/Pool via REUTERS

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II feeds a carrot to a horse during a visit to Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, Britain March 28, 2019. Matt Keeble/Pool via REUTERS

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is seen smiling as she leaves Hauser & Wirth Somerset, in Bruton, Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool

Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives at Castle Cary Station, in Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to King's Bruton School where she will mark the School's 500th anniversary and open the new Music Centre, in Bruton, Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. Ben Birchall/Pool via REUTERS

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II with horse Politologue and trainer Paul Nicholls during a visit to Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, Britain March 28, 2019. Matt Keeble/Pool via REUTERS

Queen Elizabeth II visits the King's Bruton School where she will mark the School's 500th anniversary and open the new Music Centre, in Bruton, Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. Ben Birchall/Pool via REUTERS

Queen Elizabeth II meets music students during a visit to King's Bruton School where she will mark the School's 500th anniversary and open the new Music Centre, in Bruton, Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. Ben Birchall/Pool via REUTERS

Queen Elizabeth II meets pupils during a visit to King's Bruton School where she will mark the School's 500th anniversary and open the new Music Centre, in Bruton, Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. Ben Birchall/Pool via REUTERS

Queen Elizabeth II unveils a plaque celebrating the school's 500th anniversary and opening their new music centre during a visit to King's Bruton School in Bruton, Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. Ben Birchall/Pool via REUTERS

Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives at Castle Cary Station, in Somerset, Britain March 28, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville