Innovative new sponsorship announced from Bates Saddles at Defender Burghley 2022
Bates Saddles are to sponsor a new Athletes and Owners’ Lounge at Defender Burghley Horse Trials (1-4 September).
4 - 7 September 2025
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Bates Saddles are to sponsor a new Athletes and Owners’ Lounge at Defender Burghley Horse Trials (1-4 September).
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.
Read MoreThe Household Cavalry Foundation is the official charity for the Household Cavalry. The Foundation provides charitable and pastoral welfare support to all the members of the Household Cavalry ‘family’ comprising serving soldiers, operational casualties, veterans and dependants. The Foundation also supports the Household Cavalry’s heritage, and, working with equine charities, its retired horses.
Read MoreFreemans Event Partners has been appointed as the new sole provider of public catering services at Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
Read MoreRule changes now mean that more horses will qualify to compete at the 2022 Final where prize money has increased significantly to over £3,000 for each Championship, with £1,250 first prize for each age Champion
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