Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Feel Like Royalty With ZP176 Clothing

By Jerri Perry


Horse-riding usually conjures up different images for different people. Some may think of cowboys out on the range, wearing leather chaps and Western boots. Others think of jockeys in sweaters of many colors. The most elegant type of rider though seems to be the one in jodhpurs, riding boots, cap and fitted jacket. These riders often move in the type of circles that can afford horses bred from champion bloodlines. With ZP176 equestrian clothing, you can feel like an aristocrat too.

A family that has done more than any other to cement riding's aristocratic image, even if it probably wasn't their intent, has been the royal family of Great Britain. Until not too long ago, Queen Elizabeth II was often seen riding out on her country estate and she's still the owner of racehorses that have won championships like Ascot. Prince Phillip is regarded as a bit of an equestrian pioneer and Princes William and Harry often appear in press photographs in their polo uniforms. Even Prince Charles is still an avid rider and polo player.

One member of the royal family who absolutely lives for horses is Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter. In 1976 she even represented her country as a rider at the Olympic Games. Captain Mark Phillips, her first husband, was someone she met through her love of riding. He was an Olympic gold medalist in his day and still works in riding circles.

It was almost a given that the princess' and her husband's children would grow up in the saddle. Their daughter Zara followed in their footsteps and from 2006 to 2010 she was the world champion in eventing. In 2012 she won a silver medal at the Olympics in London and press photographers were delighted as a proud Princess Anne presented her daughter with the medal.

Zara seems to excel in everything she does. In school she was a great athlete but also received excellent grades. When she went on to study at university, she chose physiotherapy and qualified as a specialist in equine physiotherapy. Her husband has played rugby for England and now they're the parents of a little girl who will no doubt inherit a passion for horses and an extraordinary athletic ability.

Like many celebrities before her, Zara designed her own line of clothing. Naturally her line is specifically for equestrians. It includes items like caps, headbands, socks, jackets and riding tops that are both functional and fashionable.

Zara designed her range in collaboration with Musto Outdoor Clothing, a company that also sponsors her as a rider. There are Musto stores throughout the United Kingdom. They also have an online store and will deliver almost anywhere in Europe.

Musto also makes clothing for sailing, shooting and other outdoor activities. However, if you want to ride in style, be sure to pick up some items from Zara's ZP176 range. In this way you will not only look great in the saddle but will feel comfortable and who knows, maybe a little royal glamour and a lot of riding talent will rub off on you too.




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