Ride In Style 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.

No family is so immediately associated with horses as the British monarchy. Queen Elizabeth used to love being in the saddle and even now that her age prevents her from riding too much, she is still the owner of champion racehorses. Prince Phillip helped to popularize carriage riding as a competitive sport and many a young girl today swoon over pictures of Prince Harry in his polo outfit, just like their mothers used to swoon over Prince Charles on the polo field.

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 came as no surprise when Princess Anne's daughter would follow in the family tradition and love riding. However, Zara Phillips also followed both her parents' lead by becoming a riding champion. She held the title of eventing world champion for four years and in 2012 she competed in the Olympics, just like her parents did before her. Her mother presented her with the silver medal she won.

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.

The range is named after the number that Zara wore the first time she represented her nation in the saddle. It is available through one of her sponsors, Musto Outdoor Clothing. Musto stores are located in different UK cities and you can also order online. They deliver mainly to locations in Europe.

Musto is a highly respected manufacturer of outdoor clothing such as a range specifically for sailing. Their crowning range however is ZP176, Zara's line which was named for the number she wore when she first started representing Britain as a rider. With these clothes, you'll look stylish in the saddle but the functionality of the different items may help you become a champion too.




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