3 - 6 September 2026
The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
Ros Canter and Cooley Cloverland (Cavalier Land x Clover Hill), went one better than their second place 12 months ago when they took top spot in the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse final for five-year-olds at Defender Burghley.
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The top two at this year’s Defender Burghley remain unchanged after Friday morning’s session of dressage, but Pippa Funnell slots in to third.
Judging took place yesterday for the ‘best tradestands’, with prizes awarded in three categories; best Pavilion stand, best Village stand and best Food stand. Ringing the changes this year, an anonymous expert decided the winners.
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Twelve first-timers will test their mettle at this year’s Defender Burghley Horse Trials, and pick of the bunch on the first day of competition is Emily King, daughter of former winner Mary King.
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Oliver Townend and Swallow Springs lit up the dressage arena in the closing stages of the first day of dressage at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials to take the lead on a score of 24.3.
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