Olympic equestrian team to dance Gangnam Style

If you participate in equestrianism, or have been conscious these past few months, you have probably listened – willingly or unwillingly – to Gangnam Style.  After millions of views on YouTube, the song became world famous – claiming the number one spot in countries such as the UK, Finland, Malaysia, and Latvia.

Featuring a dance where participants pretend to ride a horse, individuals such as David Cameron, Boris Johnson, and even the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have ‘strutted their stuff' to this tune.

The Korean pop hit could possibly be compared to Marmite – you either love it or you hate it. Yet, regardless of everyone's thoughts on the matter, the Olympic equestrian team are dancing to Gangnam Style for Children in Need.

The athletes, including Zara Phillips – the Queen's Granddaughter – will reportedly be performing the routine wearing equestrian clothing, including riding hats, (Click here to see our riding hats) all to raise money during the charity telethon.

I would be interested to see how our Olympic team actually handle Gangnam Style's zany moves, as unlike many participants, the athletes actually have a great deal of experience in horse riding. Logically, they shouldn't feel completely out of their depths.

Children in Need, which attempts to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people, broadcasts on Friday the 16th of November. We wish the charity all the best and hope it succeeds in this thoroughly worthy goal.

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Kate Middleton is learning how to ride horses

Some members of the royal family are renowned for horse riding, such as Zara Phillips – the Queen's Granddaughter – who recently won a silver medal at the London Olympic Games.

Yet, Kate Middleton could soon take part in this pastime as she has revealed that she is learning how to ride horses, despite being allegedly allergic to these creatures.

Speaking at a special event held in honour of the Olympic and Paralympic athletes at Buckingham Palace, The Duchess of Cambridge chatted to Lee Pearson about her lessons – and allegedly, he offered her some tuition in dressage.

Considering Pearson has won ten gold medals in four Paralympics, I cannot think of anyone better suited to train up the Duchess. Supposedly, he also advised Kate about how to deal with her horse allergies, stating "so, am I [allergic to horses] – but anti-histamines are wonderful".

Although there is no word as to whether or not the Duchess has taken up Pearson's offer, hopefully she will still receive proper tuition regarding subjects such as horse control and equestrian clothing from an experienced instructor.

Could Kate follow in the footsteps of Zara and someday represent Britain at an Olympic level? Only time will tell...

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