Famous British Equestrians

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Charlotte Dujardin

(Dressage rider, Equestrian)

Birthdate: July 13, 1985

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: London Borough of Enfield, England

Mark Phillips

(Equestrian, Anne, Princess Royal's ex-husband)

Birthdate: September 22, 1948

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England

Noted British equestrian Mark Phillips is known for his Olympic gold-medal win in 1972. He also won an Olympic silver in 1988. He was married to Princess Anne from 1973 to 1992. He writes columns for Horse & Hound magazine, is the USEA chef d'equipe, and designs eventing courses.

Zara Tindall

(British Equestrian and the Eldest Granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II)

Birthdate: May 15, 1981

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Paddington, London, England

Zara Tindall is a British equestrian who won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She is the daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips. She excelled at many sporting activities as a young girl and represented her schools in hockey, athletics, and gymnastics. She eventually chose to pursue an equestrian career.

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Sienna Guillory

(Actress)

Birthdate: March 16, 1975

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Kettering, United Kingdom

William Fox-Pitt

(British Equestrian Who Became the First Rider to Win Five Different 'Five-Star' Events)

Birthdate: January 2, 1969

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England

British equestrian William Fox-Pitt was the first from his country to become world number one. Both his parents were riders at Badminton and Burghley, and thus he was destined to follow in their footsteps. He began eventing at age 15. His accomplishments include two Olympics team silvers.

Nick Skelton

(Equestrian)