Zara Tindall is taking a trip to the US later this month to take part in an event that holds special memories for the Princess Royal’s daughter.
The mum-of-three is competing in the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, which runs from 26 to 30 April.
According to Horse & Hound, Zara will be competing with her horse, Class Affair, and she’ll be wanting to repeat the success she had back in 2017.
Six years ago, the equestrian won third place at the US event with her horse, High Kingdom, before he retired from the sport in 2018.
Zara followed in her mother Princess Anne’s talented footsteps, and became the first member of the British royal family to compete at the Olympics, competing in the 1976 Games in Montreal.
In May 2022, Zara won the advanced class at the Chatsworth Horse Trials, riding Class Affair. She also competed on Class Affair in the Maryland Five-Star at Fair Hill.
It’s not known if she will be joined in the US by Mike and their three young children – Mia, nine, Lena, four, and two-year-old Lucas.
The couple, who will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary this July, married at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh in 2011.
Rugby star Mike revealed the family’s Easter plans in a new video filmed on Salisbury Plains last week. Writing on Instagram, he said: “I love the great outdoors and will be making the most of the beautiful British countryside this Easter.
“If, like me, you’re planning some time out and about with the family over the coming weeks, make sure to follow the MOD’s guidance to keep yourselves and your loved ones safe.”
He added: “I had no idea so much military training estate was accessible to the public. It was a real eye-opener to spend a day with the Armed Forces to see first-hand how quickly the land can change from calm to combat, suddenly posing huge safety risks to anyone passing through. It’s vital everyone – from locals to holidaymakers – visiting these sites know how and when to access military land safely.
“To ensure the public stay safe and protected while using military land, the MOD is encouraging visitors to: Always check training and live firing times before they travel. Stick to public access paths. Observe safety information including red flags, fences, signs and by-laws while on military land.”
