3 - 6 September 2026
The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
Burghley Horse Trials is delighted that Defender’s title sponsorship of the event is set to continue after the signing of a multi-year agreement. This will take the partnership into its third decade.
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The central access route through Burghley Parkland is to be closed to pedestrians from Monday 5 August to Friday 20 September.
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Defender Burghley’s brilliant main-arena Masterclasses are one of the major highlights of the much-loved Lincolnshire event. And this September, Burghley is proud to announce its most star-studded line-up yet.
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We are delighted to announce that NFU Mutual Bespoke is joining us as a sponsor at Burghley this year.
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Defender Burghley Horse Trials is proud to announce that equestrian sculptor Belinda Sillars will be the event’s new Sculptor in Residence this year.
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