Zara Tindall has missed out on a place in Great Britain's eventing team for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. The Queen's granddaughter became the first royal to win an Olympic medal when she won silver at London 2012, but she has not been included in Team GB's eventing long list for the games this summer.
Zara – who was unable to take part in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics because of injuries to her horse - did achieve the Olympic qualification mark riding High Kingdom last month at the Badminton Horse Trails. It is thought that concerns about her horse's fitness contributed to her exclusion, however.
Zara has missed out on the chance to represent Team GB at Rio 2016
A spokesperson for the 35-year-old told the Telegraph: "Like anybody else, Zara really wanted to represent her country, but I'm sure she also wanted to make sure that the best team goes to Rio."
GB named 10 athletes in their list this week, and will make their final selection by 18 July. Three of Zara's four 2012 team-mates – Tina Cook, William Fox-Pitt and Nicola Wilson – have made the shortlist.
The royal won silver at the London 2012 Olympics
Zara is an accomplished rider; she won the Eventing World Championships in 2006, and that same year was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Since winning silver in London, Zara has become a first-time mother, welcoming daughter Mia with husband Mike Tindall in January 2014.
Zara and her daughter Mia at the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy match
Mia and dad Mike are often pictured supporting Zara at her equestrian events, and just a few days ago, the adorable two-year-old stole the show as she attended the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy match, where she was doted on by both Prince William and Prince Harry as she played around on the sidelines.
