Turns out these equestrian enthusiasts weren’t horsing around when they said they have a love of horses. From Bella Hadid, who’s been riding since the age of three, to Madonna who started in her 40’s… Find out which celebrities are passionate horse lovers and more than just a one trick pony…

Depp has often had to ride horses for his movie roles, but his enjoyment of riding stretches beyond the screen. The ‘Sleepy Hollow’ actor, who plays schoolmaster Ichabod Crane in the 1999 gothic thriller based on the legend of the Headless Horseman, ended up buying the equine star after realising he was set to be put down after filming wrapped. Depp, who was born and bred in Kentucky, owned horse farm Betty Sue’s Family Farm – named after his late mother. The fully running farm included three barns as well as 10 paddocks.

Jamie Foxx is very passionate about horses and for the film ‘Django Unchained’ he even rode his own horse Cheetah in the movie. It wasn’t until he was gifted with a horse in 2009, he started learning, which prompted him to call up director Quentin Tarantino to ask for the part of Django in the 2012 Western film.

Horse racing has always been one of the most popular activities amongst the British Royal Family, as well as riding in general. Queen Elizabeth began riding at the age of just three. At four years old the Queen was gifted with her very first Shetland pony named Peggy and went on to ride in many royal events. The monarch has also bred many Shetlands, Fell and Highland ponies throughout her life and hosted the Royal Windsor show every year.

The ‘Eat Pray Love’ star has had a life long affiliation for horses and has been barrel racing ever since she was a child. Roberts, who starred in documentary ‘Wild Horses of Mongolia’, is the proud owner of a ranch in New Mexico where she keeps and rides several equine friends.

The face of Swarovski is used to being on display much like her show horse. When Bella’s not busy strutting her stuff on the catwalk you’ll find her at the stables riding her horses. Hadid, who grew up on a ranch, got into the equestrian lifestyle at the age of three where her interest in horses developed into a passion often taking part as a show jumper in competitions. Bella, who dreamed of making it a professional show jumper and had her eyes set on the 2016 Rio Olympics, had her dreams cut short after contracting Lyme Disease in 2012.

When the former 'Big Bang Theory’ star is not busy shooting on set she’ll be down at the barn with her steeds. Kaley even regularly competes as a show jumper. Kaley owns rescue dwarf miniature horses Smooshy and Blanco alongside her show horses. They even have their own Instagram page. In 2020, she was the voice of FEI’s digital campaign #ForTheLoveOfEquestrian.

The ‘Two of a Kind’ actress and fashion designer of luxury label The Row, began riding horses at six years old. Since then horses had such a big impact in her life that they even influenced her fashion line where she’s incorporated equestrian style apparel into her collections.

The ‘Material Girl’ singer is living proof that it’s never too late to learn. Unlike everyone else who developed a passion for horses from an early age, Madonna didn’t start riding till she was in her 40s! On her 47th Birthday the Queen of Pop broke eight bones after she was thrown off a horse which resulted in six months recovery. But that didn’t stop Madonna from getting back in the saddle after she made a full recovery.

The star of ‘24’ attributes his entire success to having good horses. As a roper who’s been featured in many equestrian magazines, he’s competed to high standards winning the US Team Roping Championships on more than one occasion.

She’s Posh Spice for a reason. When the equestrian enthusiast isn’t busy spicing up her life, you’ll find Victoria down the stables. Husband and former soccer superstar David Beckham has even taken the reigns after being spotted on a family ride in LA alongside daughter Harper and sons Cruz, Brooklyn and Romeo.