Zara's longtime partner Toytown has passed away.
Zara `heartbroken´ over death of champion horse Toytown | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-4645980/Zara-Tindall-s-world-champion-event-horse-Toytown-dies-aged-24.html)
Yes that is so sad. He was not only her horse, he was a companion and a partner in her equestrienne activities. Zara must be devastated. This has been a very sad eight months for her (and for Mike.)
Zara Tindall 'heartbroken' over death of beloved world champion horse Toytown
Zara Tindall 'heartbroken' over death of beloved world champion horse Toytown (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/28/zara-tindall-devastated-death-beloved-horse-toytown/)
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Zara Tindall devastated after death of her favourite horse Toytown
Zara Tindall devastated after death of her favourite horse Toytown | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/822287/Zara-Tindall-death-favourite-horse-Toytown-devastated)
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Zara Tindall mourning the death of her beloved horse Toytown
Zara Phillips' beloved horse Toytown dies at the age of 24 (http://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2017062840202/zara-phillips-horse-toytown-dies/)
As an animal lover, just awful, over here we usually cremate (in cities) or bury (in the country) our animal companions, but I dont know any horse owners, serious question, do they do anything like that for horses?
Here in Australia horse companions are sometimes buried on their owners' country property. I believe there are excavated horses, chariots and warriors from ancient times in large numbers in places like China, and Saxon and Viking warriors have been found buried next to each other in grave sites.
I believe there is a wellknown park near Lexington in Kentucky in which lots of famous race horses were buried, and the great Seabiscuit is buried at another place.
Here in Australia our country's most famous racehorse Phar Lap (or 'Big Red') raced in the late 1920's and through the Depression years, carrying the hopes of millions of small time punters and rarely letting them down. He raced in our most famous race, the Melbourne Cup, but went over to the US to race and died there under mysterious circumstances. His death made headlines all over Australia and for years people said 'The Yanks killed him'.
He was taxidermied after death. His huge heart was sent to New Zealand where he was bred, but to this day the rest of Phar Lap, (stuffed) is in a large case at the Melbourne Museum here, well known to generations of Aussie school children.
Phar Lap - Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phar_Lap)
A thread to discuss the equestrian related stories and careers for the Princess Royal, Zara Tindall and the family. Mark Stewart Verified account @RegalEyes
QuoteMum, Zara Tindall had to stop the rough and tumble as Mia Tindall played with her cousins Savannah and Isla Phillips at Gatcombe today.It's fun with ice creams for Mia Tindall and cousins Savannnah and Isla Phillips at the Gatcombe Park Horse Trials.
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Kids, PAnne ?s three grandchildren are adorbs.
Zara ?s daughter always has way too much fun, lol. :teehee:
Notice in a pic from TDMaill, ummmmmm one of the black Labs is ....well....relieving his bladder.
Lol. Peepeeing.
Anyways nothing like letting kids get dirty , run, have fun in the air and sunshine . After, you throw them in the tub and all of their clothes, coats too, on the laudry.
Let kids exhaust that energy so they can 😴 sleep.
I say this as I am babysitting a 2 year old. This kid rarely takes naps.
Mia Tindall steals the show during outing with Zara Tindall and Princess Anne | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5541985/Mia-Tindall-steals-outing-Zara-Tindall-Princess-Anne.html)
QuoteShe will soon have to share the attention when she becomes a big sister for the first time, but for now Mia Tindall looks perfectly happy being the star of the show.
The four-year-old showed off her boundless energy as she joined her pregnant mother, Zara, 36, and grandmother Princess Anne, 67, for a family day out at the Gatcombe Horse Trials in Gloucestershire on Sunday.
Mia beamed as she tore around the country event with her cousins Savannah, seven, and Isla Phillips, five, leading the older girls in a game of chase.
Savannah, the eldest daughter of Peter and Autumn Phillips, joined in the fun despite wearing a brace on her left ankle.
The trio later dissolved into giggles as they played leapfrog, with Mia emerging with a pair of matching grass stains on the knees of her jeans.
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If I want to try out a great job.
Gert's Royals on Twitter: "Zara & Mike Tindall are confirmed to attend Magic Millions in Australia next month. Both are Ambassadors of the racing (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1078403277107146754?s=21)
I'm not surprised to see the Tindalls headed to Australia soon. They've been going there for a few years.
Zara and Mike Tindall arrive at the Magic Millions Polo event on the Gold Coast | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6561867/Zara-Mike-Tindall-arrive-Magic-Millions-Polo-event-Gold-Coast.html)
They seem very happy together!
I saw a few photos of Mike attempting to surf, so it looks like the family is taking advantage of the Australian summer season. :)
Zara Tindall stars in Land Rover photo shoot in Australia | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6565185/Zara-Tindall-stars-Land-Rover-photo-shoot-Australia.html)
Zara and Mike Tindall Hold Hands at Polo Event in Australia | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/zara-mike-tindall-australia-magic-millions-polo-event/)
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Zara Phillips and husband Mike Tindall at the Magic Millions VIP Cocktail Party on the Gold Coast | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6568855/Zara-Phillips-husband-Mike-Tindall-Magic-Millions-VIP-Cocktail-Party-Gold-Coast.html)
Zara Tindall and husband Mike join a slew of Australian celebrities at Magic Millions race day | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6583923/Zara-Tindall-husband-Mike-join-slew-Australian-celebrities-Magic-Millions-race-day.html)
Zara Tindall wows in luxe black silk shirt dress at VIP cocktail party in Australia (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/2019011166487/zara-tindall-party-outfit-silk-black-shirt-dress-royal-fashion/)
Zara looks thrilled as she competes in a dressage event at Houghton horse trials in Norfolk | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7062625/Zara-looks-thrilled-competes-dressage-event-Houghton-horse-trials-Norfolk.html)
Zara Tindall makes a splash at the Norfolk's Houghton horse trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7072181/Zara-Tindall-makes-splash-Norfolks-Houghton-horse-trials.html)
She looks great - it looks like she is very fit.
The view is very beautiful.
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I like the fact that Zara's horse is named Watkins. Horses have interesting names.
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The view is very beautiful.
Yes, I sure wish I could have been there to see it in person, Mikeshawski! By the way, welcome and look forward to seeing your posts.
Zara Tindall's exciting new job revealed and it's the perfect role for her | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2019111480608/zara-tindall-new-job-cheltenham-racecourse/)
QuoteZara Tindall is set to start an exciting new role in January, it was announced on Thursday. The equestrian champion, 38, will become a director at Cheltenham racecourse in the new year and will support the Chairman and executive in the successful operation of the racecourse.
It's an apt appointment for the Queen's eldest granddaughter, who is a regular visitor to the racecourse and has owned, bred and pre-trained several horses. Zara followed in her mother Princess Anne's footsteps and competed in the London 2012 Olympics, winning a silver medal in Team Eventing. She also famously carried an Olympic flame at Cheltenham racecourse, while riding her horse, Toytown, and in her new role, she will be helping to promote Equestrian Team GBR ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games.
Maybe she can go (if she has not already) to each year's Breeder's Cup races in the USA.
Sounds perfect for her!
It is wonderful to see three generations of ladies seriously interested in horses: Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, and Zara.
Zara Tindall dons traditional equestrian attire to show off her new mere | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8723207/Zara-Tindall-dons-traditional-equestrian-attire-new-mere.html)
I'm half and half with the idea of old powerful, rich and famous people yet competing, but the other half tells me, they should give back to the sport by taking real actions in helping the next generation, especially during these hard times, many sport talent that don't have the resources, its quite shocking the number. I am now sure that there will be a gap of next gen possible and we will never see what might have been.
In the UK, Zara Tindall and Andy Murray come to mind.
Are we talking about equestrian sport or all sports? After all, some, like yachting, polo and competitive equestrian require very deep pockets indeed.
I mean, I think we all know that if Zara, or Anne for that matter, had been the child of a local supermarket or postal worker they would probably have not been able to reach the Olympic level, simply because the financial cost would be almost insummountable.
In the case of tennis I suppose professional athletes are driven by their competitiveness even when their bodies are getting past it. However I have wondered in the last few years how long people like Federer and Serena intend to go on for. Why not retire, Serena, and help someone younger achieve their potential?
All sports, as today there are big clubs, associations that are sponsoring rookies that have real potential identified and no financial resources. But the number of big clubs and associations are minimum compared to the entire universal list.
I love Serena, I'm half/half, I think she would be great if she joined forces to demand the 21st placing to 250 Women's Tennis Association that haven't received a penny during the past 6 months, no social security, no nothing (as was denounced during the US Open). Her answer was, she wants to learn more to comment about the newly formed PTPA, only athletes that want to help their fellow athletes, there is no men and women in suits here.
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ETA, the United Kingdom has the best worldwide ''draft'' to emulate so to speak, they have as royal watchers know in Rugby with Harry, Football with William and Tennis with Kate, the programs, the pensions, the rookie financial help, including last year's regatta, 380/400 boat divisions from clubs that depend on community and member's benefactors.
In the US Open, the GB players, except Andy and his brother all had financial help from Kate's Association of Tennis and Wimbledon organization. Many US, Latin America, European country men/women couldn't attend. The famous top 20 who didn't show up were afraid of Covid19, but out of the top 20 massively signed up with the new PTPA.
Zara Tindall competes at the last day of Cornbury International horse trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8728453/Zara-Tindall-competes-day-Cornbury-International-horse-trials.html)
Zara Tindall rides in the Burnham Market International Horse Trials in Norfolk | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8747487/Zara-Tindall-rides-Burnham-Market-International-Horse-Trials-Norfolk.html)
Today she is a spectator
Zara Tindall dons cap and windbreaker as she watches Burnham International Horse Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8750629/Zara-Tindall-dons-cap-windbreaker-watches-Burnham-International-Horse-Trials.html)
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Back in the saddle! Zara Tindall returns to eventing four months after giving birth to her son Lucas as she competes at The Barbury Castle International Horse Trials
40 years old and still competing. 🥇
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She looks so happy to be competing again.
Yes she does, I chose that picture because it's who she is and amazingly competing at age 40. :vday2:
She always looks happy when she is on or around horses. But yes she is positively beaming on her horse :flower3:
Fortunately for her riding is one of those sports people can do competitively for much longer then other sports out there. In Canada our top guy was Ian Miller for years. He was competing in the PanAm games in 2015 at 68 years old. He officially retired in 2019.
Zara Tindall gives a thumbs up at Barbury International Horse Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9775395/Zara-Tindall-gives-thumbs-Barbury-International-Horse-Trials.html)
In her element! Zara Tindall beams at Cornbury International Horse Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9982747/In-element-Zara-Tindall-beams-Cornbury-International-Horse-Trials.html)
Zara competed at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen 2021 in Aachen, Germany, today.
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Day 2 for Zara.
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October 15. Zara competing at the The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in Maryland.
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2021/10/15/the_maryland_5_star_eventing,_fair_hill,_maryland?celeb=Zara%20Tindall
One of the few sports in which human athletes can have a longer than average career. I am happy to see Zara back in the ring, it's one of the reminders that things are slowly returning to how it was before the pandemic.
Zara competes at the Horse Trials Season in Twelesdown today:
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2022/03/10/opening_of_the_horse_trials_season,_twelesdown?celeb=Zara%20Tindall
Mike Tindall takes Lena, Mia and baby Lucas to watch Zara compete at Cheltenham Horse Trials - and cousins Savannah and Isla Phillips join in on the fun too.
Lena and Mia Tindall join Savannah and Isla Phillips to celebrate Mother's Day | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10657037/Lena-Mia-Tindall-join-Savannah-Isla-Phillips-celebrate-Mothers-Day.html)
Mike Tindall takes Mia, Lena and Lucas to watch Zara at Burnham Market Horse Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10718323/Mike-Tindall-takes-Mia-Lena-Lucas-watch-Zara-Burnham-Market-Horse-Trials.html)
Zara Tindall looks delighted as she returns for Burnham Market International Horse Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10723967/Zara-Tindall-looks-delighted-returns-Burnham-Market-International-Horse-Trials.html)
Zara competed at the Chatsworth International Horse Trails at Chatsworth House, Bakewell, today:
https://www.paimages.co.uk/headline/1864916
^^^ Day 4:
Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/12940887)
The Princess Royal and the Tindall family enjoy the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park today.
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Lena four wears butterfly face paint as she larks about at the Wellington Horse Trials while cheering on mother Zara
Lena Tindall, four, wears pretty face paint as she larks around at Wellington Horse Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11157093/Lena-Tindall-four-wears-pretty-face-paint-larks-Wellington-Horse-Trials.html)
Princess Royal arrives for day four of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11178617/Princess-Royal-arrives-day-four-Land-Rover-Burghley-Horse-Trials.html)
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Lena four wears butterfly face paint as she larks about at the Wellington Horse Trials while cheering on mother Zara
Lena Tindall, four, wears pretty face paint as she larks around at Wellington Horse Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11157093/Lena-Tindall-four-wears-pretty-face-paint-larks-Wellington-Horse-Trials.html)
In one of those pictures she looks like Lady Louise.
Lena sure does look like Lady Louise, and she is going to be a real stunning beauty as she grows up, you can see that in her already. Love her sense of free spirit to have fun.
Zara Tindall snapped beaming with her horse while competing in dressage at Chatsworth Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12081839/Zara-Tindall-snapped-beaming-horse-competing-dressage-Chatsworth-Trials.html)
Oh I so envy Zara and her love of horses, I used to ride when a very small child, another time and place long time ago. Now it is dogs that I rescue and cherish.
I love seeing her at these events for it brings back great memories of my aunt doing the same.
Zara Tindall looks delighted as she competes at Tweseldown | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12111579/Zara-Tindall-looks-delighted-competes-Tweseldown.html)
Zara Tindall competes in dressage trials in West Yorkshire (and she's not a bad cyclist either!) | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12174099/Zara-Tindall-competes-dressage-trials-West-Yorkshire-shes-not-bad-cyclist-either.html)
Zara Tindall appears in great spirits after her dressage test in West Yorkshire | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12178403/Zara-Tindall-appears-great-spirits-dressage-test-West-Yorkshire.html)
All the royal horsey stuff this year has been carried out by Princess Anne, Zara Tindall and Lady Louise (Windsor Horse Show 2023)
Pretty in pink! Zara Tindall poses for a selfie in statement floral fascinator and GBP150 fuchsia dress as she preps her Royal Ascot outfits
The mother-of-three, 42, met with her personal stylist Annie Miall this morning
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The Festival of British Eventing is taking place at Gatcombe Park August 4-6, 2023. Mark and Peter Phillips are both involved with the event. Mark is the course designer for the Magic Millions event and Peter is the director of the Festival.
Peter Phillips teams up with his dad Captain Mark Phillips at Princess Anne's home - photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/498158/peter-phillips-captain-mark-phillips-festival-of-british-eventing-gatcombe-park/)
Festival of British Eventing ? Festival of British Eventing (https://www.festivalofbritisheventing.com/)
Beaming Peter Phillips poses up a storm in the grounds of Gatcombe Park ahead of Princess Anne's home hosting the Festival of British Eventing | Daily (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12312089/Beaming-Peter-Phillips-poses-storm-grounds-Princess-Annes-Gatcombe-Park.html#comments)
Emotional scenes as Princess Anne presents prize in memory of her grandparents ? King George VI & Queen Elizabeth ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/anne/emotional-scenes-as-princess-anne-presents-prize-in-memory-of-her-grandparents-king-george-vi-queen-elizabeth-191805/)
QuoteThere were emotional scenes at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday after Hukum won the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes ? the flagship race of the summer flat season.
Billed as being a race for the ages, the Princess Royal presented the prize to the winning connections of Hukum.
Her Royal Highness presented the large trophy to winning owner, Sheikha Hissa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, trainer Owen Burrows, and jockey Jim Crowley.
Hukum?s success in the race is made even more remarkable due to an injury he suffered in 2022 when he fractured a cannon bone just below the knee.
It was widely expected at the time that this would be a career ending injury. However, trainer Owen Burrows has nursed the horse back to full health for him to win the ?1.25m contest.
Stable staff were in tears as the horse they looked after won a race that will go down in history as one of the great races to savour.
Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/14041542)
QuoteThe Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing, Gatcombe, UK - 05 Aug 2023
Zara is competing today.
Hands on mum! Zara Tindall enjoys fun-filled afternoon with her children Lena, five, and Lucas, two, at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12376243/A-royally-good-day-Zara-Tindalls-children-Lena-five-Lucas-two-enjoy-fun-filled-afternoon-Festival-British-Eventing-Gatcombe-Park.html)
Zara Tindall competes at the Cornbury House International Horse Trials | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12486571/Zara-Tindall-competes-Cornbury-House-International-Horse-Trials.html)
Zara Tindall looks ready for action as she braves gloomy weather to compete in Gloucestershire -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13112531/Zara-Tindall-compete-Gloucestershire.html
Zara Tindall wraps up warm as she braves the rain and splashes through puddles in Hampshire horse trials
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13177067/Zara-Tindall-wraps-warm-braves-rain-splashes-puddles-Hampshire-horse-trials.html
I love how Zara leads her life. Completely dedicated to horses.
Zara Tindall competes on her gelding Class Affair at Eventing Spring Carnival in Newark -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13252805/Zara-Tindall-equestrian-event-Good-Friday.html
Zara participated in the Burnham Market International Horse Trials today:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13300533/Zara-Tindall-gets-saddle-compete-day-one-Burnham-Market-International-Horse-Trials-brothers-Peter-Phillips-split-Lindsay-Wallace.html
Zara Tindall looks ready for action as she braves gloomy weather to compete in day two of the Burnham Market International Horse Trials -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13304195/Zara-Tindall-looks-ready-action-braves-gloomy-weather-compete-day-two-Burnham-Market-International-Horse-Trials.html
The final day of the Burnham Market International Horse Trials for Zara today:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13306879/Zara-Tindall-competes-Burnham-Market-International-Horse-Trials.html
Zara's sportsmanship and passion are very impressive.
Daily Mail: Zara and Mike attended the Cheltenham Racecourse April Meeting today, April 18: (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13324013/amp/Zara-Tindall-husband-Mike-share-loved-smile-April-races-Cheltenham.html)