Zara Phillips current events 6: September 2007-June 2008

[Warren]

I note that the Wikipedia entry has been amended to show "citation needed" against Zara's name in the list of RFO recipients. I expect the next step will be the removal of her name from the list.

[Avalon]

Here are some pictures of Zara from the Countryside Day at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucester, Britain - 16 Nov 2007
Zara looks good, although it seems to have been a pretty cold day.

Zara 1
Zara 2
Zara 3
Zara 4 - I simply adore this horse, he's just a beauty

[Skydragon]

It is a bit on the chilly side in the UK at the moment. It always pleases me to see that Zara rides in the 'old fashioned' way, rather than the 'new' style that IMO looks such a mess and can cause such havoc on a soft sided mount.

[CasiraghiTrio]

Originally Posted by Avalon

Here are some pictures of Zara from the Countryside Day at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucester, Britain - 16 Nov 2007
Zara looks good, although it seems to have been a pretty cold day.

Zara 4 - I simply adore this horse, he's just a beauty

Her chestnut thoroughbred is Toytown, right?

Ok, maybe this was posted already, but just in case........ it's too good to risk being missed.
Zara Phillips: The Wags send me texts saying 'Miss you!' - Telegraph 19 October 2007
Zara shared her reminiscences in advance of this year's Rugby World Cup.... fascinating glimpse into the charming world of Miss Phillips.

[susan alicia]

Zara Phillips' friend and fellow rider is crushed to death by her horse during competition | the Daily Mail

[CasiraghiTrio]

I just love how Zara said she gets texts from her "fellow WAGs" (of rugby players). As if Zara is just a WAG....

'I get texts from my fellow Wags saying "Miss you!"'

[blondie28]

How sad that is about her friend. Zara is doing a dangerous sport, but then again what sports aren't dangerous. I play golf, which most people think is not dangerous, and I got hit in the nose and it was fractured. Anyways, my condolences to the girls family.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by susan alicia

Zara Phillips' friend and fellow rider is crushed to death by her horse during competition | the Daily Mail

How sad. People tend to think of horse riding as a fairly gentile past-time but as anyone wishing to get insurance will tell you, it is classed as a dangerous sport by many!

Originally Posted by blondie28

How sad that is about her friend. Zara is doing a dangerous sport, but then again what sports aren't dangerous. I play golf, which most people think is not dangerous, and I got hit in the nose and it was fractured. Anyways, my condolences to the girls family.

I once stood on a tennis ball, fell and broke my wrist, everyone thought it hilarious as I was only taking my friends a drink!

[Russophile]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

How sad. People tend to think of horse riding as a fairly gentile past-time but as anyone wishing to get insurance will tell you, it is classed as a dangerous sport by many!

I once stood on a tennis ball, fell and broke my wrist, everyone thought it hilarious as I was only taking my friends a drink!

Yes, remember Christopher Reeve blew his spine out off a horse.
That is so very sad they lost them both!

[Pleasedtomeetyou]

Picture of Zara at yesterday's church service:

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/200...PA_228x628.jpg

[scooter]

Originally Posted by Russophile

Yes, remember Christopher Reeve blew his spine out off a horse.
That is so very sad they lost them both!

Russophile, I live in Bedfrod NY where the Reeves did. Their son graduated from my daughter's private school right after Dana died. I am a professional Jumper rider. Please believe me when I say CR had no business being on that course with his skill level (blame trainer Aliced Debany Clero). I have tremendous respect for those that take up this sport as an adult, because if you dont learn the center of gravity as a child, it's almost impossible to learn as an adult. IN SJ the rails are on safety break away cups. In 3 day, the jumps are telephone poles hard wired into place. Not a place for an advanced beginner.

[Arncliffe]

I've been wanting to make this point for awhile: just waiting for the right time.

I think it would be a good idea if we international zarafans follow our hero's lead and support our local spinal injury research.


CatWalk Trust - Zara Phillips - BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2006

[iceflower]

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall attend the Red Cross London Ball, at
The Room By The River on November 21, 2007 in London, England.
(Photos by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3

Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall attend the Red Cross London Ball, at
The Room By The River on November 21, 2007 in London, England.

Thank you for the pictures iceflower. Oh Zara, what has gone wrong with your normally exquisite fashion sense? IMO, she looks bloo*y awful!

[Incas]

That has got to be one of the most unflattering outfit I have seen on Zara for ages. Then again, that whole "cowgirl look" is very much a Nashville concoction anyway. At least Zara didn't have any of the glitters and studs trimmings on. That would be really gagging.

[RoyalProtocol]

Miss Zara Phillips will tomorrow attend an investiture at Buckingham Palace when The Queen will invest her with the insignia of The Most Exellent Order of The British Empire.

look out for any photos and post them if you can

[kelly1972]

I have read news reports that Zara's investure will be a private affair and no cameras will be able to photograph the event. Has anyone else read this? It's a shame because I would have loved to see her get her MBE.

[iceflower]

RoyalProtocol and kelly1972, here are the pics

Zara Phillips with boyfriend Mike Tindall after picking up her MBE, pictured
with her mum the Princess Royal and step-father Vice Admiral Timothy
Laurence, who was given the Most Honourable Order of the Bath at
Buckingham Palace in London, 28 November 2007

Group picture I
Group picture II
Proud Zara
Close up of Zara
Mike and Zara hand in hand

[karla64]

Zara becomes 1st Royal to receive honour, getting an MBE from her grandmother | the Daily Mail

[RoyalProtocol]

Originally Posted by iceflower

RoyalProtocol and kelly1972, here are the pics

These are great Thank you.

What a pity HRH and Miss Phillips didn't wear hats, I wonder if she curtseyed to The Queen