Just getting back in the saddle, Madonna took up riding last year after a nearly 15-year absence after a bad fall that resulted in multiple fractures.
But the Material Girl looks like she hasn’t missed a thing in a new Instagram video, which shows her showing off her skills while horseback riding across the open fields of Kenya in Africa with family and friends.
And in an added touch of artistry and cross-promotion, the legendary pop superstar shared the edited clip on her social media platform with a snippet from her song Hold Tight (2015), which is full of inspirational lyrics that speak of being strong to be and triumph through hard times.
Back in the saddle: Madonna, 64, shared a video of herself horseback riding, seemingly with some of her six children, while vacationing with family in the east African nation of Kenya
The video appears to have been shot during Madonna’s family vacation in Kenya, East Africa.
From above there are a few shots showing the wide open area followed by a first glimpse of the group of singer-songwriters all seated on horseback.
Right at the start there are catchy synthesizer sounds from Hold Tight, a single from the album Rebel Heart (2015).
And when she was heard delivering her first chant, viewers got their first glimpse of Madonna on her horse from behind.
Fashion Sense: Madonna could be seen wearing a striped shirt with black pants and a matching helmet in many clips from her new Instagram video
Family Vacation: Above are a few shots showing the wide open grounds, then the first glimpse of the singer-songwriter group, all seated on horseback
Promo mode: Right at the start there are catchy synthesizer sounds from Madonna’s song Hold Tight, which is a single from the album Rebel Heart (2015).
Star of the Show: Finally, the video has some close-ups of Madonna, side-on, showing her wearing a black helmet over her strawberry-blonde tresses, a blue jacket, and black pants
Aftercan trip: The pop superstar, now sporting a blue jacket, can be seen in many of the shots, which appear to also feature some of her six children
“Hold on while you’re by my side – Hold on, it’s going to be alright,” she can be heard singing while the clip shows her sand accelerating her horse.
Hold Tight is a mid-tempo pop song that incorporates military drums, atmospheric keyboards and electronic flourishes into its instrumentation.
Lyrically, the song speaks of love triumphing through difficult times with the message to hold on to each other and be strong.
Inspirational Lyrics: Various excerpts from “Hold Tight” and its inspirational lyrics play throughout the clip
Riding on back: Madonna hasn’t had many rides on horseback since she was thrown from a horse in 2005, resulting in multiple broken bones
Striking a pose: The Material Girl posed for a few photos and videos during a break in one of the rides documented in the video
Family matters: At least one of Madonna’s adopted twins: Estere and Stelle, 10, were featured in the video
Finally, the video has some close-ups of Madonna from the side, showing her wearing a black helmet over her strawberry-blonde tresses, a blue jacket and black pants.
“Only love, only love tonight – Like stars we burn so bright – Hold on tight, it’s gonna be alright,” she sings as gunshots continue to target the pop superstar.
The images switch back and forth between the Papa Don’t Preach star and her fellow passengers, including some of her six children, as she sings, “Everything’s gonna – Everything’s gonna – Everything’s gonna.”
The clip also shows Madonna riding a horse while wearing a striped shirt, black pants and the same black helmet.
Bundling: The legendary singer-songwriter added a blue jack to her ensemble in a sequence of clips
Helmet cam: Some images showed the family from behind as the horses picked up speed
Beautiful: Herds of animals can be seen at various points in the clip, including giraffes
Madonna is the proud mother of six children, four of whom – David, 17, Mercy, 16, and identical twins Estere and Stelle, 10 – were adopted from the Republic of Malawi in southeast Africa.
She also has a daughter Lourdes, 26, who she shares with ex-partner Carlos Leon, and a son Rocco, 22, from her marriage to Guy Ritchie.
Madonna had turned away from horseback riding after a serious accident more than 15 years ago when she was thrown from her horse on her 47th birthday.
She suffered three broken ribs, a broken collarbone, and a broken hand from the fall in 2005.
“Back in the saddle where I belong!” The seven-time Grammy winner captioned a video in April 2021 that showed footage of herself enjoying equine therapy. ‘Never say Never.’
Accident: Madonna had a bad accident in 2005 where she was thrown from a horse, resulting in three broken ribs, a broken collarbone and a broken hand
“Fly”: At some points the group picked up speed, which the Queen Of Pop highlighted in another series of photos
One area where the group took a break was dubbed “Heaven’s Gate” in the Instagram post
‘That was so much fun!’ she said after completing her riding lesson, bowing and showing off her biceps playfully.
Madonna actually got back on a horse for the first time since the fall for an episode of The Late Show with David Letterman many months after the accident.
She sustained minor injuries in another horse accident while visiting a friend in South Hampton in 2009.
Madonna admitted that her record company “wasn’t very keen on the idea” of her riding horses, but confessed that she occasionally tried to enjoy the activity when she could stave the time.
Family affair: It appears that Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie, 22, took part in at least one of the horseback riding adventures featured in the video
Family affair: It appears adopted son David Banda, 17, was also featured in the riding video posted to Instagram
After the ride: After Madonna posted the original horseback riding video, she took to her Instagram shops and shared seven more pictures, including one of herself wrapped in a blanket and wearing her strawberry blonde hair down low while wearing a hat