Pippa Walks On into the lead
Two 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.
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The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
Two 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.
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The ‘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).
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Defender 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.
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Luxury brand will partner with Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
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LeMieux has announced a new partnership with Defender Burghley Horse Trials (1-4 September).
The leading equestrian brand will become a supporting sponsor for the next three years of the event.
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