Packed stands for final horse inspection
Thirty-nine combinations will go forward to today’s final showjumping phase at Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
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Ros Canter lifts cross country award at Defender Burghley
The 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.
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Japanese first-timer shines
Japan 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.
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A sweet result for Toblerone
Not 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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Domestic bliss
First-timer Max Warburton (GBR) and his partner, Susie Berry (IRL), had plenty of reason to cheer when they produced two impeccable rounds across the country early in the day with Irene Leva (32nd) and Deerpairc Revelry (21st) respectively.
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