My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
For better or worse, Zara Phillips is now the poster girl for riding while pregnant. Her announcement that she’ll keep competing at upper level eventing and riding in polo matches has been all over the popular press. Predictably, her decision has drawn criticism and concern. “She’s selfish”, writes one; “She’s risking her life and her […]
Read MoreThere were tears in her eyes when Zara Phillips presented Toytown at a retirement ceremony yesterday at Gatcombe Park. The gelding, now 18, had been her partner for the last 12 years. Together they had won some of the most prestigious eventing awards including an individual and team gold at the 2005 European Championships and […]
Read MoreI had to laugh when I saw an article chiding Zara Phillips for showing off her new engagement ring with less than perfect nails. Okay, maybe a faux pas for a royal . . . but for someone who spends their days with horses, I don’t think her nails look all that bad!
Read MoreThanks to Fran Jurga for posting this. I laughed out loud when I first saw it. I think we can all relate to being told that riding isn’t exercise because the horse does all the work, but telling Zara Phillips (grand-daughter of the Queen and one of the best known eventing riders in England) takes […]
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