Press Releases

Meet the 2019 Defender Burghley 'Guinea Pigs'

The ‘guinea pig’ is essentially a test rider who is there to give the ground jury the chance to compare notes on the dressage test being performed.

This year the Defender Burghley dressage phase will be test-ridden by the reigning World Champion combination of Great Britain’s Ros Canter and Allstar B.

Defender Challenges Burghley Horse Trials Visitors to Create the Ultimate Tailgate Picnic

Ahead of this year’s Defender Burghley Horse Trials, taking place on 5-8 September, title sponsor Defender has collaborated with chef Simon Rogan and Event Rider Zara Tindall to encourage Burghley spectators to go the extra mile with their picnics this year.

Captain Mark Phillips To Pass On Burghley Baton In 2021

Defender Burghley's Cross Country Course Designer will hand over to another renowned Eventing specialist, the USA's Derek di Grazia in 2021.

Drawn Order of 2019 Competitors

The running order of this year's Defender Burghley Horse Trials competitors has now been drawn.

Defender Burghley Horse Trials to Run a Fifth Day in 2020

Next year one of the most popular televised outdoor sporting events in the UK, Defender Burghley Horse Trials is set to open its doors to the public for five days.