Zara sets the pace for britain's bid for olympic gold SLIDESHOW
ZARA Phillips and the country's Olympic riders joined a crowd of 25,000 over two days as temperatures soared at the Chatsworth Nissan International Horse Trials.
The daughter of Princess Anne spoke confidently of Team GB's chances in Hong Kong, where the equestrian disciplines will take place.
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"I am really looking forward to going," said the 26-year-old, who will ride her 15-year-old Toytown. "We have got a fantastic team and a good set of horses. We are going to have to prepare for the heat but hopefully together we can pull it off. We want to win medals."
Temperatures approached 80 degree during the show jumping, cross country and dressage in the grounds of Chatsworth – in stark contrast to the heavy rain of the previous two years.
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Last Updated:
16 May 2008 7:54 AM
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Sheffield Telegraph
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SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
