Zara Tindall looks delighted as she returns for Burnham Market International Horse Trials

Zara Tindall looked delighted today as she took to the saddle for the third day of the Burnham Horse International Horse Trials in north Norfolk. 

The Queen’s eldest granddaughter, 40, opted for white slacks and a white riding shirt under a blue blazer as she  joined fellow equestrians at the prestigious three-day horse trails.

The former Olympian, with decades of experience on the British circuit, the royal looked delighted as  showed off her skills.

Zara Tindall looked delighted today as she took to the saddle for the third day of the Burnham Horse International Horse Trials in north Norfolk.

The Queen 's eldest granddaughter, 40, opted for white slacks and a white riding shirt under a blue blazer as she joined fellow equestrians at the prestigious three-day horse trails

The Queen ‘s eldest granddaughter, 40, opted for white slacks and a white riding shirt under a blue blazer as she joined fellow equestrians at the prestigious three-day horse trails

Zara, who won a Silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, looked delighted as she rode 10-year-old grey mare Hapeenstance opting for minimal make-up for the day out.

The daughter of Princess Anne is married to former rugby player Mike Tindall, 43, and was joined earlier in the week by her husband and three children, who proudly cheered her on at the event. 

The royal gave birth to youngest son Lucas in March last year.

This is the royal’s third day at the event, earlier in the week she  was cheered on by husband Mike and their three children Mia, eight, Lena, three, and Lucas, one. 

The former Olympian, with decades of experience on the British circuit, the royal looked delighted as showed off her skills.

The former Olympian, with decades of experience on the British circuit, the royal looked delighted as showed off her skills.

Zara, who won a Silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, looked delighted as she rode 10-year-old grey mare Hapeenstance opting for minimal make-up for the day out.

Zara, who won a Silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, looked delighted as she rode 10-year-old grey mare Hapeenstance opting for minimal make-up for the day out.

Eight-year-old daughter Mia was on typically boisterous form tore across the grass, followed by her little sister Lena, three.  

The girls were in fits of giggles as they piled on top of their dad on the grass and went head-to-head on inflatable bumper cars.

But it was their baby brother Lucas who stole the show, smiling broadly as he was scooped up in his father’s arm for a cuddle.

This is the royal's third day at the event, earlier in the week she was cheered on by husband Mike and their three children Mia, eight, Lena, three, and Lucas, one.

This is the royal’s third day at the event, earlier in the week she was cheered on by husband Mike and their three children Mia, eight, Lena, three, and Lucas, one.

The daughter of Princess Anne is married to former rugby player Mike Tindall, 43, and was joined earlier in the week by her husband and three children, who proudly cheered her on at the event.

The daughter of Princess Anne is married to former rugby player Mike Tindall, 43, and was joined earlier in the week by her husband and three children, who proudly cheered her on at the event.

Ex-England rugby ace Mike looked every inch the proud father as he gazed lovingly at Lucas, who celebrated his first birthday last month.

In 2020, Zara described how riding for her country is what ‘dreams are made of’ and how she is lucky to have her horses with her in lockdown.

The silver Olympic medal-winning equestrian lives on her mother Princess Anne’s Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire.

In 2020, Zara described how riding for her country is what 'dreams are made of' and how she is lucky to have her horses with her in lockdown

In 2020, Zara described how riding for her country is what ‘dreams are made of’ and how she is lucky to have her horses with her in lockdown

She told a royal special edition of Horse & Hound magazine that she enjoys the pressure of competing.

She said: ‘I love riding for my country; those have been the best experiences of my career, to get your horse to that level is what it’s all about, and what we all strive for,’ she said at the time.

‘I love the big occasion because I love the pressure – sitting on a horse that you know is good enough, you are fully prepared, riding for your country, it’s what your dreams are made of.

... And for mum! Lucas was on hand to give mother Zara a cuddle once she finished with her event at the Horse Trials

Zara with son Lucas

Lucas was on hand to give mother Zara a cuddle once she finished with her event at the Horse Trials earlier in the week

Smiles for dad! Baby Lucas Tindall, who turned one last month, looked thrilled to be in his father Mike's arms as they watched Zara at the even on Thursday

Smiles for dad! Baby Lucas Tindall, who turned one last month, looked thrilled to be in his father Mike’s arms as they watched Zara at the even on Thursday

Who needs a climbing frame? Father-of-three Mike Tindall had his hands full as he took his children to the Burnham Market International Horse Trials on Thursday. Eight-year-old Mia clambered on his shoulders while Lena lay back on his lap

Who needs a climbing frame? Father-of-three Mike Tindall had his hands full as he took his children to the Burnham Market International Horse Trials on Thursday. Eight-year-old Mia clambered on his shoulders while Lena lay back on his lap

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