3 - 6 September 2026
The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
Defending champion, Tim Price from New Zealand, heads the entries for the 2019 Defender Burghley Horse Trials, which takes place on 5th – 8th September. He’ll be accompanied by his Badminton-winning wife Jonelle and between them they will be bringing five horses to compete; laying down the gauntlet to the rest of the world’s leading event riders.
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Following a significant number of applications this year, we were particularly impressed by the inspirational work of the Jon Egging Trust with young people across the country.
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Luxury fashion brand Holland Cooper has further cemented its support for British equestrian sport, by announcing a new association with what is widely acknowledged to be the World’s most challenging 5* equestrian event, Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
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The Defender Burghley organisers have launched the “Face of Burghley 2019” - a search to find an amateur male and female model who encapsulate the verve, style and values of the event. The winning models will star in a professional photoshoot and feature in Defender Burghley’s 2020 marketing campaign.
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The 2019 Box Office is now open for all sales so make sure that you purchase your tickets early this year as there are attractive discounts available on a range of items including Memberships, Caravan Memberships and Coach tickets if purchased in advance.
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