Zara Tindall competed in the Wellington International Horse Trials, which her husband Mike Tindall and their son Lucas Tindall attended.Photo:Shutterstock; David Hartley/Shutterstock
Shutterstock; David Hartley/Shutterstock
Zara Tindallhas one sweet cheering squad!
Lucas Tindall and Mike Tindall at the Wellington International Horse Trials.David Hartley/Shutterstock
David Hartley/Shutterstock
On Aug. 5, Lena and Lucastagged alongto see their mom ride at the Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park, where Princess Anne and her husbandVice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurencewatched Zara’s dressage. The day prior, the Princess Royal, 73,closely chattedwith her daughter during first day of the riding trials. In a sure sign of her passion for the sport, Princess Anne had a helmet on — hinting that she maybe just hopped off a horse!
Mike Tindall, Lucas Tindall, Mia Tindall and Lena Tindall at the Wellington International Horse Trials.David Hartley/Shutterstock
The Festival of British Eventing is truly a family affair for the Princess Royal. Not only was it hosted on the estate of her Gloucestershire home, but her son,Peter Phillips, and ex-husband, Captain Mark Phillips, ran things behind the scenes. Peter, 45, acted as event director, while Captain Mark served as the course designer.
Mark and Anne founded the Festival of British Eventing in 1983, and the prestigious competition has been held ever since. Peter and Zara’s parents (who divorced in 1992 after 19 years of marriage) both rode to the international championship level, competed for Team Great Britain in the Olympics and are active in the horse world today.
Zara Tindall riding her horse Classicals Euro Star at the Wellington International Horse Trials.David Hartley/Shutterstock
“I don’t remember a summer without the horse trials growing up. I think we’ve pretty much done every job on the job list under the sun for the festival,” he said “It’s always been a major part of our lives.”
Exclusivelyspeaking to PEOPLEat the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event beforeKing Charles’ coronation day in May, Zara said her happiest family memories around horses are all about that bond. Alove of horseshas run in the royal family for generations, and their late matriarchQueen Elizabethwas a great horsewoman like her only daughter and eldest granddaughter.
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“I think just the passion and love for horses that’s been passed down through our family. We’re very lucky to have them in our lives. Being able to do it every day is incredible and it’s such an amazing sport,” Zara told PEOPLE. “Any equestrian sport, that partnership between the horse and rider, or an owner and the horse is, it’s incredible. We’re very lucky to work with horses.”
Combining riding with royal duties, Princess Anne trotted into the spotlight twice this summer and rode in equestrian processions for bothTrooping the Colourand King Charles’coronation day.
Princess Anne saddled up for Trooping the Colour in June 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
source: people.com
