The Generation Game
Phoebe Buckley made an emotional return to Defender Burghley Horse trials this year with Val Gingell’s Tiger Mail, 12 years after last competing here with the horse’s mother Little Tiger.
Read More4 - 7 September 2025
The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
Phoebe Buckley made an emotional return to Defender Burghley Horse trials this year with Val Gingell’s Tiger Mail, 12 years after last competing here with the horse’s mother Little Tiger.
Read MoreTwo times Defender Burghley winner Pippa Funnell (GBR) leads the way at the end of the first session of dressage at Defender Burghley Horse Trials on a score of 26.2.
Read MoreThe ‘guinea pig’ is a test rider who is there to give the ground jury (the judges) the chance to compare notes on the dressage test being performed. This year's ground jury consists of Andrew Bennie (NZL) Katrin Eichinger Kniely (AUT) and Judy Hancock (GBR).
Read MoreDefender Burghley Horse Trials, one of the most popular sporting events in the UK, has officially started after all 52 horses passed the first horse inspection on Wednesday afternoon.
Read MoreLuxury brand will partner with Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
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