Horse care heroes
Two special horse care awards were presented at this morning’s Final Horse Inspection — both involved Artist, the ride of Monica Spencer (NZL).
Read More4 - 7 September 2025
The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
Two special horse care awards were presented at this morning’s Final Horse Inspection — both involved Artist, the ride of Monica Spencer (NZL).
Read MoreThirty-nine combinations will go forward to today’s final showjumping phase at Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
Read MoreThe Avebury Trophy for the best ridden cross-country round at Defender Burghley 2024 was presented to Ros Canter for her classic, foot-perfect performance on Lordships Graffalo.
Read MoreJapan is seldom in a position to be represented at Defender Burghley — at this time of year championships take priority — but Ryuzo Kitajima has enjoyed plenty of support here throughout the week, no more so than from his Paris team-mate Kazuma Tomoto, a familiar face on the British eventing circuit.
Read MoreNot many first-timers can say they have been greeted at the cross-country finish of their first Defender Burghley by two former champions, but this is exactly what happened to Nadja Minder (SUI).
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