Home ahoho 🧤 MIA TINDALL ISN’T JUST WATCHING ZARA ANYMORE — AT 12, SHE’S ALREADY TAKING ON A VERY DIFFERENT ROLE BESIDE HER MUM’S HORSE Mia Tindall looked noticeably more grown-up at the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials — and this time, she wasn’t simply there to cheer Zara on. Dressed casually in a striped T-shirt and jeans, Mia got hands-on with Zara’s horse, Classicals Euro Star, working alongside the team before her mum headed out to compete. Photos showed just how seriously she took the job, with Zara appearing to keep a close eye on her daughter’s efforts. But one small moment after the grooming was finished revealed just how pleased Zara seemed to be with her young helper — and gave the mother-daughter scene an especially sweet ending.

🧤 MIA TINDALL ISN’T JUST WATCHING ZARA ANYMORE — AT 12, SHE’S ALREADY TAKING ON A VERY DIFFERENT ROLE BESIDE HER MUM’S HORSE Mia Tindall looked noticeably more grown-up at the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials — and this time, she wasn’t simply there to cheer Zara on. Dressed casually in a striped T-shirt and jeans, Mia got hands-on with Zara’s horse, Classicals Euro Star, working alongside the team before her mum headed out to compete. Photos showed just how seriously she took the job, with Zara appearing to keep a close eye on her daughter’s efforts. But one small moment after the grooming was finished revealed just how pleased Zara seemed to be with her young helper — and gave the mother-daughter scene an especially sweet ending.

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Mia Tindall looks all grown-up as she becomes a groom for Zara Tindall

Mia Tindall looks set to follow in mum Zara Tindall’s footsteps, as she helped her equestrian mum groom her horse at the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

A teenage girl in a red and navy striped top and wide-leg jeans walks across a grass playing field, smiling and holding a blue phone case, with a goalpost and another figure blurred in the background.© James Whatling / Kelvin Bruce

Mia Tindall has joined her mum, Zara Tindall, at the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. The young royal wasn’t just a spectator, as she was seen grooming her mum’s horse.

While Zara was wearing her traditional riding uniform, Mia looked like any other tween, as she styled out a red-and-black striped T-shirt and jeans.

Not only was Mia seen grooming her mum’s horse, but she was also seen in deep conversation with her at times. But it wasn’t all work for the young royal, as she was also seen messing around with a family friend during a light-hearted moment.

Zara has been riding Classicals Euro Star this weekend, and she was seen arriving at the event on Thursday, sprinting in a pair of skinny jeans to make the mandatory veterinary inspection.

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Mia Tindall stands with a grey horse, Classicals Euro Star, while grooms tend to its legs after the cross country phase at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials.© James Whatling / Kelvin Bruce

Mia got stuck into work

Hard at work

Mia could be seen as part of a team working on Zara’s horse. The young royal handled the coat, while others worked on cleaning the hooves.

Mia Tindall grooms a grey horse fitted with protective boots, spraying its tail with a hose after the cross country phase at Blenheim Palace© James Whatling / Kelvin Bruce

Mia gave Classicals Euro Star a good scrub

All angles

Mia didn’t do a half-hearted job, as she was seen grooming Classicals Euro Star on all sides. We’re sure the horse appreciated the brush!

Mia Tindall, wearing a striped top and jeans, jogs across the grass at a horse trials event.© James Whatling / Kelvin Bruce

Mia made sure to work fast

Getting into action

Time was of the essence, and as she picked up her brush, Mia could be seen running back to the horse.

Mia Tindall stands holding riding equipment beside her mother Zara Tindall, who wears a riding helmet, after the cross country phase at Blenheim Palace.© James Whatling / Kelvin Bruce

Mia wanted to impress

Mia had a stern impression on her face as she prepared for her hard work.

Zara Tindall, wearing a riding helmet and navy top, is embraced from behind by her daughter Mia Tindall as another woman stands nearby, with green parkland in the background.© James Whatling / Kelvin Bruce

Zara was proud of her eldest daughter

Proud mum

Zara appeared to be impressed with her daughter’s work ethic, and the pair were seen with their arms around one another as they walked off.

A woman embraces Mia Tindall, both laughing, at an outdoor equestrian event with onlookers in the background.© James Whatling / Kelvin Bruce

There was some fun to be had

Time for fun

It wasn’t all hard work for the 12-year-old royal, as she was seen enjoying a laugh with a family friend. Mia had the biggest grin on her face as she was dipped over.

Zara Tindall, wearing a helmet and navy jacket, jumps over a wooden cross country fence on her grey horse Classicals Euro Star, with trees and red flowers in the background.© James Whatling / Kelvin Bruce

Mia’s hard work paid off

Job well done

Mia appeared to do a stellar job, and following the brush, Classicals Euro Star and Zara were ready for the course. Though we imagine he also needed a scrub following the event!

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