4 - 7 September 2025

Oliver Townend Ballaghmor Class DBHT 100623

Fairfax & Favor announced as official sponsor for the 2022 Defender Burghley Horse Trials

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Leading British fashion brand Fairfax & Favor has further demonstrated its support for British equestrian sport by announcing a new partnership with Defender Burghley Horse Trials – considered to be the ultimate contest for horse and rider.

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Oliver Townend Ballaghmor Class DBHT 100623

Defender Burghley Horse Trials launch Made In Oldstead picnic hampers with Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Defender Burghley Horse Trials expands its food offering with a premium picnic hamper offering from Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks. Made In Oldstead, borne from Tommy’s restaurants, The Black Swan, and Roots York in 2020, will provide a unique, premium dining experience package.

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Oliver Townend Ballaghmor Class DBHT 100623

Defender Burghley Horse Trials launches new digital TV service: Burghley TV

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Defender Burghley Horse Trials is today - 22 July 2022 - launching a new, top-quality digital TV service that will give fans of equestrianism an unrivalled viewing experience

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Oliver Townend Ballaghmor Class DBHT 100623

Innovative new sponsorship announced from Bates Saddles at Defender Burghley 2022

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Bates Saddles are to sponsor a new Athletes and Owners’ Lounge at Defender Burghley Horse Trials (1-4 September).

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Cpt Mark Phillips at Defender Burghley Horse Trials

Captain Mark Phillips to judge revamped Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse final

Friday, May 13, 2022

Captain Mark Phillips, designer of Defender Burghley’s cross-country course for 30 years until 2019, will judge the final of the highly prestigious Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse competition this year.

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