Press Releases

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.

Plastic Reduction at Defender Burghley

With Defender Burghley’s commitment to reducing single-use plastic at the event in mind, we would like to advise all those on our accredited media list to bring your own refillable water bottles to this year’s event. These can be refilled from large water coolers provided in the Media Centre.

Please also feel free to bring re-usable cups with lids for hot drinks.