3 - 6 September 2026
The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
The outstanding partnership of Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo produced the cross-country round of the day at Defender Burghley and are now on course for a second successive victory following their triumph in 2024.
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Jumping a cross-country clear at Defender Burghley is a notable achievement. Coming back year after year and doing the same is remarkable.
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Defender Burghley pathfinder and current world number one Harry Meade will have settled some riders nerves with a solid clear round from Et Hop Du Matz, picking up 2.4 time-penalties.
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Cantering down the centreline at Defender Burghley has been a long-held dream for 43-year-old Katie Magee, who grew up watching the event on television but never imagined that one day she would be riding around the park’s hallowed turf.
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At 23 years old, Defender Burghley first-timer Elspeth Bryce is one of the younger riders in this year’s field, but what she may lack in experience she makes up for in cool composure.
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