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Zara and 17 year old Class Affair have claimed one of the most coveted titles on British soil, winning the prestigious British Eventing Open Championship. 
Following the dressage, the pair sat in 17th on a respectable 32.9. Following two incredible jumping phases Zara finished with a final score of 33.3, placing her at the top of a stellar field. 
Additionally, Zara was also awarded the Highest Placed British Rider Trophy for being the closest to the optimum time. 
Well done Zara and Class Affair!

Photo credit : Angie Lock

Currently competing CCI4*L and BE Advanced

Career Highlights
2017 Tattersalls CCI2* - 6th place
2018 Wellington Adv 8/9yo - 1st place,
Blenheim Palace CIC 8/9yo - 10th place
2019 Bramham CCI4*L - 9th place, Boekelo CCI 4*L 7th place
2020 Wellington Advanced - 3rd place

Class Affair (Socks)

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Zara wins the British Eventing Open Championship at Hartpury!

Zara is the official ambassador for Fairfax And Favor. To see how and why Zara likes to wear FairFax and Favor and to watch her conversation with co-founder Marcus Fairfax Fontaine follow the link below:

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Zaras Partnership with Fairfax and Favor

We had a successful trip to Magic Millions this year for The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival.

It's always a busy time but great to be involved for over 10 years as the Magic Millions Racing Women Ambassador.

Magic Millions Gold Coast Carnival

 Class Affair (Socks) made his way to the very south of France this week, to compete in the Pau 5*.

After a good trip down, Socks arrived in great form, ahead of Friday's dressage test.

The test went well and Socks was very rideable. He coped well with the atmosphere in the arena, finishing the test on a score of 35.6.

He then went on to jump clear around the cross country on Saturday, although picking up some time faults.

Socks jumped really well on Sunday in the showjumping phase, and despite sadly having 2 fences down, we are very pleased with him.

Les Etoiles de Pau 5* 

Judith Luff and Zara’s Classicals Euro Star (Casper) made an impressive start to Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials this weekend. Casper has only made a handful of 4* starts and he performed a fantastic dressage test for a score of 30.4. He then powered round the cross country course for just 3.2 time faults and into 7th place on the leader board. Sadly he ended up with a sore foot after cross country, so the team made the decision to withdraw him from the showjumping phase on Sunday. Casper is at home and he is doing well. Although it was an unfortunate end to Blenheim, he was a superstar all week and we are really pleased with his performance at this level.

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials 2024

Currently competing at BE Intermediate level

Classicals Euro Star (Casper) 

3. Ellen Cameron

After a good start in the dressage, unfortunately Socks and Zara had an early departure from Burghley after a fall on cross country day.

It was strong run  up until the pair parted company at fence 16b.

As you can see from the video in the gallery below, it was a rapid exit from the saddle and our huge thanks go to a vital sponsor Racesafe, for their super body protection which has allowed us to walk away as easily as we have done.

Socks is fine and out in the field having a nice break, thanks to the wider Defender Burghley team and groom Ellen. 

We are looking forward to getting back out at the next event.

Photo Credits - Angie Lock

Defender Burghley Horse Trials


Photo Credit - Angie Lock

Showtime (Cracker)

Happenstance (Prawn)

Twinkle

Pinch Me

Class Affair (Socks) was on top form this weekend, taking the win in Section H of the Advanced.

With a dressage score of 29.7, the stunning chestnut gelding jumped a wonderful double clear, just behind the optimum cross country time of 06:14. 

We're looking forward to another strong run with him at his next International show at the end of May. 

An Advanced win at Chatsworth International

Class Affair, Showtime and Classicals Euro Star all headed to Houghton International this weekend.

Showtime (Cracker) and Classicals Euro Star (Casper) both had a good start to the week, posting pleasing scores in a strong dressage field in the CCI-L 3*. Class Affair (Socks) also did a great job in the dressage in the CCI-S 4*, followed by a double clear, to finish 12th overall. He’ll now rest until Brahman in June.

Casper had a good spirited run in the cross country, with a couple of green mistakes. Although it wasn’t his day, there is a lot to be excited for with this young gelding. A minor overreach meant we decided not to jump him on the last day.

Cracker jumped a fabulous round cross country, followed by a super clear showjumping, showing a really encouraging step up for him. 

Houghton International Round Up

Zara and Class Affair (Socks) had a great run at Somerford Park in Cheshire today.

Socks performed a super dressage test to finish on a score of 23.9. 

He then followed this with a classy performance in the showjumping and cross country phases to finish in 5th place.



Class Affair takes 5th at Somerford Park

Class Affair (Socks) started the CCI-S 4* Barbury Castle International Horse Trials this weekend, with a super dressage test, scoring 29.1. 
Socks then jumped a smart double clear, showjumping and cross country, to finish 5th overall. 

 A great result from Keyflow Feeds Barbury Castle

It was lovely to see Zara and Judith Luff's Classicals Euro Star (Casper) in great form today in the Intermediate at UBS Upton House.

Having sustained an overreach at Houghton back in May, this was Casper's first run back.

He had a strong start in the dressage with a score of 27.7, followed by an unfortunate rail showjumping. He then went to jump a confident, steady clear XC. 

Classicals Euro Star impresses at UBS Upton House

Class Affair (Socks) had a good run at Aston Le Walls today. He started the day with a strong 27.6 dressage test, followed by an unfortunate rail showjumping, and then a clear cross country round, just outside of the optimum time. 

A top 5 finish for Class Affair at Aston Le Walls

It was an encouraging run for Zara and Class Affair at Hartpury CCI-S 4* at the weekend.

Socks finished the dressage phases on a score of 32.8, and then after an unlucky first rail, he jumped a good showjumping round, followed by clear cross country, with 6 time faults. 

This was a great final prep run ahead of Burghley at the start of September.

You can watch the videos of the dressage and showjumping round below.


Hartpury CCI-S 4* round up

Classicals Euro Star delivered an excellent performance at Wellington International, coming 2nd in the Intermediate.

With a strong start in the dressage on a score of 27.7, Casper showed his scope in the jumping phases, with a double clear and finishing on just 0.4 time penalties after the cross country.

View the videos of each of his phases below.

A 2nd place for Classicals Euro Star at Wellington International

Class Affair cruised round the South of England International OI at the weekend, finishing in 2nd place.

Socks had a strong start in the dressage, with a score of 28.2, followed by a clear showjumping round, and just 2.8 time penalties cross country.

You can watch videos of each phase on his profile page.

https://zaratindall.com/horses/class-affair-socks

2nd place at South Of England International for Class Affair

We're excited to see Class Affair (Socks) heading off to Land Rover Kentucky 5*  this week, having had an initial run at Thoresby at the end of March. 

We're pleased that Socks has made a safe arrival in Kentucky and are looking forward to the event, after a slightly interesting (damp) start to the UK eventing season for everyone weather wise.

You can see a video of his travels below.



Class Affair heads off to Land Rover Kentucky 5*

We're excited to see Class Affair (Socks) heading off to Land Rover Kentucky 5* this week, having had an initial run at Thoresby at the end of March.

We're pleased that Socks has made a safe arrival in Kentucky and are looking forward to the event, after a slightly interesting (damp) start to the UK eventing season for everyone weather wise.

You can see a video of his travels below.


Casper competed his first event of the 2023 season on Saturday 22nd April at Kelsall Hill International in the Advanced Intermediate.

After a great dressage test and clear showjumping, Casper had a confident and clear run cross country with just a couple of time penalties.

Hopefully Casper will step up a level to Advanced on his next run.

You can watch his dressage test and showjumping round in the videos below.


A strong start to the season for Classicals Euro Star at Kelsall Hill International

Socks had a great run at Bramham International Horse Trials, finishing in 3rd place in the Defender CCI-S 4*.

Having produced a good score in the dressage phase, Socks then jumped a faultless Showjumping round, followed by a clear Cross Country round, with just 4 time penalties.

Thank you to Defender and Bramham for another wonderful event.

You can watch videos of all 3 phases below.

Class Affair finishes 3rd at Bramham International Horse Trials 

Classicals Eurostar (Casper) and Class Affair (Socks) made the trip to Norfolk to compete in the CCI-S 4* at the weekend.

Both horses went well in the dressage phase, with scores in the 30s, albeit a slightly disappointing score for Socks, before jumping double clears in the showjumping and cross country phases, finishing with minor time faults in the cross country.  

You can see all three phases from both horses in the videos below.

A great CCI-S 4* at Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International

It was a pleasing weekend for Zara and Class Affair (Socks) at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials.

82 horses started the prestigious event in Gloucestershire, with the dressage phase spanning two days, across Thursday and Friday.

Zara and Socks were drawn 15th to go on Thursday. Overall it was a good test, finishing on a score of 37.2.

Maintaining the drawn position of 15th, Zara and Socks set off around the cross country phase on Saturday morning, jumping a faultless round, albeit with some time penalties. The clear round in this phase helped to move them up into 19th position, ahead of the showjumping on Sunday.

Socks jumped a great round in front of a packed grandstand, for an unfortunate rail, heading into the double at fence 9, ending the competition on a final score of 59.6 and finishing in 16th place. 

You can watch all of Zara and Class Affair's three phases in the video below. 





MARS Badminton Horse Trials 2024 

This week Zara and Showtime headed off to Barbury Horse Trials for their first event of the season. In the dressage, the pair earned a respectable 31.8. They followed this with two clear jumping rounds, ending the competition in 4th place. An excellent start to the season. 

A Successful Weekend at Barbury Castle 

This week Zara and Showtime headed to Barbury Horse Trials, starting their season in the Open Intermediate. The pair concluded the first phase on a respectable 31.8 and followed this up with two clear jumping rounds. This excellent effort had the duo finish the competition in 4th place. A fantastic start to the season. 

A Successful Weekend at Barbury Castle

John Deere supply a tractor and a gator for Zara and her team to use, helping with maintenance around the farm and gallops.  

John Deere 

Dodson & Horrell have been with Zara since she started Eventing. Zara works with them to plan out each horse’s individual feeding regime at the beginning of the year and then adapts things as needed as the season goes on.   Zara has always believed that nutrition – for horses and humans – is very important and by using D & H feed she can get the very best from her horses.

Dodson & Horrell 

The equine legwear company Veredus joined the team three years ago.  Priding themselves on protective and comfortable boots, the company is at the forefront of innovation and technical materials creating the perfect lightweight solutions for the horses.

Veredus

Devoucoux first made a saddle for Zara for her World and European champion horse, Toytown in 2008.  With saddles that are made for ultimate comfort for rider and horse, Zara works with Devoucoux to ensure each horse has the correct saddle to reflect their stage of training and competition.  

Devoucoux

Zara recently joined Equine America as a Sponsored Rider but Zara has been using Equine America products for over 15 years, trusting the brand to help keep her horses in peak condition and performing well.  Her favourite products include Cortaflex, Apple Lytes, Uls Gard and Super So Kalm.

Equine America 

The horses in the stables wear Bucas rugs which are perfectly made to layer up, but without putting too much weight on the horse.  With a variety of different options and fabrics, they are a great partner for the team.  

Bucas 

Growing up wearing Musto clothing, Zara has always appreciated the technical performance of Musto products.  Their long history of constant innovation, with roots in sailing, ensures they are the best in the business and a perfect match for a busy country life.

Musto 

The International Society for the Promotion of Sport (ISPS) was founded by the Japanese philanthropist, Dr Haruhisa Handa, in 2006, to support and promote charitable causes in
the sporting world.

Zara is an ambassador for ISPS Handa, helping them in their vision to bring nations together and inspire through sport.

Photo credit: Anya Campbell 

ISPS HANDA 

Land Rover is the iconic British brand for premium all wheel drive vehicles. An international market leader and the UK’s largest automotive manufacturing business, Land Rover are delighted to be working with Zara as a brand ambassador both within the equestrian world and in the wider marketing campaigns.

Land Rover 

Zara became a Rolex Testimonee prior to winning individual gold at the World Equestrian Games in 2006 in Aachen. Her career highlights include team silver at the 2012 London Olympics and at the World Equestrian Games in Caen in 2014. She is proud to be part of Rolex’s longstanding support for equestrianism that spans more than 60 years and shares with the Swiss watchmaking brand a quest for perpetual excellence through precision and superior performance.

Rolex

Animo provides Zara with her jodhpurs and formal dressage wear ensuring she is dressed to perform.

Animo 

Zara started using the world famous Charles Owen helmets in 2021.  A leading British manufacturer of riding helmets with a history dating back over 110 years they raise the standard of safety and are an important addition to the team 

Charles Owen

Zara began wearing Fratelli Fabbri riding boots in 2021 

Fratelli Fabbri

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The Overlander R240 2-Stall Horsebox isn’t just any horse transport; it’s the choice of equestrian champions. Trusted by an elite cadre of top equestrians, including event riders Zara Tindall, Wills Oakden, and Sarah Ennis, along with Grand National-winning trainer Lucinda Russell, this horsebox embodies excellence.
 
Zara Tindall’s choice of the R240 speaks volumes about its qualities. In her own words, “The new Overlander horsebox is a great little truck, it’s very functional and easy to work with.”

Overlander

Elevate Your Equine Transportation with Zara Tindall’s Choice: The Overlander R240

The Overlander R240 2-Stall Horsebox isn’t just any horse transport; it’s the choice of equestrian champions. Trusted by an elite cadre of top equestrians, including Zara Tindall, Wills Oakden, and Sarah Ennis, along with Grand National-winning trainer Lucinda Russell, this horsebox embodies excellence.

Zara Tindall’s choice of the R240 speaks volumes about its qualities. In her own words, “The new Overlander horsebox is a great little truck, it’s very functional and easy to work with.”

Overlander is a leading manufacturer of specialist vehicles with an unrelenting drive to design and build a new standard of Equestrian, Commercial and Leisure transport. 

Libby Law Photography

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