Queen Elizabeth II's hobbies: Time with her dogs, horse riding, stamp collecting and more

Locations across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth honor Queen Elizabeth II's life with a 96-gun salute.

Before her death on Sept. 8, Queen Elizabeth II had many royal duties and responsibilities. However, the British monarch still appeared to make time for personal hobbies.

Her Majesty reportedly enjoyed horse riding and walking – plus spending time with pets, collecting stamps and other leisure activities.

Here’s a look at some of Queen Elizabeth II's favorite pastimes over the years.

QUEEN ELIZABETH II, LONGEST-REIGNING BRITISH MONARCH, DEAD AT 96

Queen Elizabeth was famous for her lifelong love of horses. She reportedly received her first pony when she was just 4 years old.

Her grandfather King George V gave her the Shetland pony named Peggy, according to the Royal Family website.

Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by her Stud Groom Terry Pendry, seen horse riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle on June 2, 2006 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

She grew up to be a knowledgeable rider, owner and breeder, the website says.

She rode horses into her 90s and regularly attended horse races, including the Derby at Epsom and the Royal Ascot, the Royal Family website says.

Many of her horses even won races, according to the website.

As a breeder, Queen Elizabeth especially promoted Highland ponies, Fell ponies and Cleveland Bays, the Royal Family website says.

QUEEN ELIZABETH THROUGH THE YEARS

Queen Elizabeth was also well known for her love of dogs, specifically corgis. 

Her love of corgis began on her 18th birthday when the royal was given a corgi named Susan, the Royal Family website says. 

Queen Elizabeth II smiles radiantly during a picture-taking session in the salon at Sandringham