3 - 6 September 2026
The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
After its successful launch last year, with 27 local businesses taking part, Burghley Horse Trials is once again inviting Stamford shops and businesses to create a themed window display for the Best Dressed Window title in the lead up to the legendary Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
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Defender Burghley Horse Trials is proud to announce that its official charity for the 2026 event (3-6 September) will be World Horse Welfare.
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The Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Finals for four- and five-year-olds are the most prestigious young horse championships in the UK, and will take place on Friday, 4 September at the Lincolnshire CCI5* event.
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Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo won their second consecutive Defender Burghley in the best possible way, with a superb clear showjumping round performed in the harmonious, foot-perfect style that is a joy to watch and has characterised their whole week.
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Several of this year's prizes went to the same recipients as last year, with Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo once again victorious.
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