How the course is riding
Defender Burghley pathfinder and current world number one Harry Meade will have settled some riders nerves with a solid clear round from Et Hop Du Matz, picking up 2.4 time-penalties.
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The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
Magee’s making waves
Cantering down the centreline at Defender Burghley has been a long-held dream for 43-year-old Katie Magee, who grew up watching the event on television but never imagined that one day she would be riding around the park’s hallowed turf.
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Bryce puts her best foot forward
At 23 years old, Defender Burghley first-timer Elspeth Bryce is one of the younger riders in this year’s field, but what she may lack in experience she makes up for in cool composure.
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Oliver Townend and Ros Canter go head-to-head at Defender Burghley
The fascinating rivalry between Britain’s two top CCI5* horses looks set to continue at Defender Burghley with Oliver Townend on Cooley Rosalent heading Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo by a mere 0.4 of a penalty on the eve of cross-country day.
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First timer with an impeccable pedigree
Tara Dixon was inspired by two Olympic medallists in her own family when she made a debut appearance at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
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