Well done the team so far 
I had to give up in my forties, Greatnan 
My right knee was packing up and it wasn't worth the pain although I carried on with our children's riding activities which went on until they were in their teens. It was quite a relief when they gave up because it's such an expensive activity even if you don't compete. We kept two of the three ponies so they could enjoy their retirement but DD1's first pony was sold to a young girl who had spina bifida and went on to win many local competitions.
Well Done, Team GB. Silver Medal
I'm glad Zara Phillips went clear this afternoon but a great shame for Mary and Tina to miss out on individual medals. It was a great three days though and they did well this morning. We have to go out tomorrow and I don't think I'll be back in time for Frankel
Yes; Zara went out on a high but still seemed to be blaming herself for all sort of things. Feel so sorry for that Swedish girl who almost won the individual..I remember them going on about her horse yesterday, and it's always nice to see someone riding a home bred; extra extra special to all concerned. But the man who won is obviously the best in the world and it's no shame to be beaten by him. As they said, the course was always going to favour the Germans as well. Well done us 
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When Zara Phillips was interviewed tonight it was mentioned that Mark Phillips won a gold medal at the Munich Olympics. Typically Zara thought it was really funny to point out that Princess Anne had reminded her that her father's gold was a team medal and his score wasn't counted. OUCH!
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