3 - 6 September 2026
The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
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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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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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.
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The 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.
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