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

The 60-year-old actor may not pop to mind as a big-time cowboy, but that's basically what he is. A 20+ year fan of cutting horses, the actor (whose real name is Michael John Douglas) has surpassed the $100,000 mark of earnings with horses he's owned and bred. According to Horsetalk.co.nz the actor would like to show again as an amateur and non-pro.

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