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Karen O'Conner of the United States competes with her horse Mr Medicott in the equestrian eventing dressage competition during the equestrian eventing dressage competition at Greenwich Park, the site for the equestrian and modern pentathlon events at the Markus Schreiber, Associated Press
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Belgium's Carl Bouckaert wipes his brow after competing with his horse Cyrano Z in the equestrian eventing competition at the 2012 London Olympics Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Greenwich Park in London. Charlie Riedel, Associated Press
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Sam Griffiths of Australia reacts after he competes with his horse Happy Times in the equestrian eventing dressage competition during the equestrian eventing dressage competition at Greenwich Park, the site for the equestrian and modern pentathlon events Markus Schreiber, Associated Press
By Associated Press

LONDON — Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, has a few royal fans in the stands for her Olympic equestrian debut.

The Duke of Edinburgh, the queen's husband, as well as Phillips' mother, Princess Anne, were in the VIP seats at Greenwhich Park for the eventing dressage competition.

Phillips is third up Sunday in the dressage competition. Eventing combines the discipline of dressage with the skill of show jumping and the endurance and bravery of cross-country.

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