5 Famous Mid-Life Horse Lovers

For these middle-agers, horses are more than a hobby: they are a way of life. Some of these celebrity horse riders may surprise you with their athletic abilities (more than a few of these famous faces still compete on horseback!)

By: Cynthia Nellis

September 23, 2011

Source: Getty Images

For 52-year-old Madonna, horses became part of her life in adulthood (it's amazing what nice horses you can buy when you're a zillionaire.) Although she's had two famous accidents on horseback, the 52-year-old singer reportedly enjoys English events like jumping and hacking. She even flew over a trainer (and horses) from England to the U.S. several years ago to prepare for competition.

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