Feel Like Royalty With ZP176 Clothing

By Jerri Perry


Think of competitive horse-riding and you probably see one of two images. One is of the rodeo cowboy in his leather chaps and boots that were designed specifically to fit more comfortably in the stirrups. The other image you may have is of a girl from an affluent family, sitting up straight in the saddle and wearing jodhpurs, a riding cap and a fitted jacket while competing in an event like dressage. Clothing lines like ZP176 make it possible for this type of rider to ride in style.

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.

The Queen's daughter Princess Anne was a riding champion when she was younger and she was the first member of her family to compete in the Olympic Games. She met her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, in equestrian circles. He was a champion rider too and had won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1972.

Naturally the Princess and her husband would have children who loved riding too. Zara Phillips, their daughter, went one further and became a world champion in the equestrian sport known as eventing. She capped this with a silver medal at the Olympic Games held in London in 2012 and received her medal from none other than her mother.

Zara is more than just a rider who calls the Queen 'granny'. In school she excelled both on the sports field and behind the books. After school she left for university where she qualified as a physiotherapist for equines. In 2014, she and her husband, England rugby player Mike Tindall, became the parents of a daughter and it would be very surprising if this little girl didn't become a rider too.

Clearly not one for sitting still, Zara has diversified into a completely different industry too with the launch of her line of clothing. Unsurprisingly, she chose to design a range of equestrian clothes. They are stylish and fashionable but they do not compromise on comfort. The line includes not only tops and jackets but also accessories like riding caps, headbands and even socks.

Zara's line is available through Musto Outdoor Clothing. They have stores in the UK. However, if you live anywhere in Europe, you can order items designed by the young woman who is fifteenth in the line of succession to the British throne and they will deliver to you.

British lovers of the outdoor lifestyle know and respect Musto's merchandise, which also includes ranges for activities like sailing. If you want a little aristocratic style, however, you can't go wrong with the ZP176 range that Zara Phillips has designed. Maybe these stylish items will even inspire you to become a great rider.




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