Zara Tindall has been appointed to the Cheltenham Racecourse committee.

Zara Tindall has been appointed to the Cheltenham Racecourse committee by the Jockey Club.

"Racing is simply the most exciting sport, and it's open to all. I'm passionate about horse racing, particularly on the jumps side, and the absolute pinnacle of that is Cheltenham," said Tindall, who will begin her new role at the New Year's Day meeting. "It's an honor to have been asked by Martin St. Quinton on behalf of the Jockey Club to get involved in a more formal capacity, and I look forward to doing my bit to support the executive team in the years to come."

In 2012 Zara Tindall was announced as the inaugural Magic Millions Racing Women Ambassador.