Zara's splash landing: Royal rider is thrown headfirst from the saddle into muddy water after failing to hop a fence at the Burghley Horse Trials
- Zara Tindall was taking part in the horse contest in Stamford when she fell over
- Mother-of-one left soaked but seemed otherwise unhurt as she was met by staff
- Olympic medallist Zara has had a series of falls over the years during her career
Zara Tindall made a splash at the Burghley Horse Trials yesterday – but for all the wrong reasons.
The 36-year-old Royal was thrown from the saddle into the water when her horse High Kingdom stumbled after barely clearing a fence.
The mother-of-one was left soaked but appeared otherwise unhurt as she was met by medical staff.
Jump: Zara Tindall hopping over the fence
Stumble: The 36-year-old Royal is thrown from the saddle into the water
Left: Zara after taking an undignified dip in the water. Right: Princess Anne yesterday
Despite a glittering career as an event-rider, Olympic medallist Zara has had a series of falls over the years.
She most recently suffered a mishap in April at the Burnham Market International Horse Trials when she tumbled from her horse Fernhill FaceTime.
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Meanwhile, her mother Princess Anne seemed to be having a far better time in Scotland with Prince Charles.
The pair were seen laughing raucously as they watched games at the annual Braemar Highland Gathering.
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