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A ceramic botanist, a pandemic-inspired boutique children’s clothing company and purveyors of mouth-watering charcuterie were among the victors in this year’s Best Tradestand competition at Defender Burghley.
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The latest previews, interviews and reports from Defender Burghley.
 
A ceramic botanist, a pandemic-inspired boutique children’s clothing company and purveyors of mouth-watering charcuterie were among the victors in this year’s Best Tradestand competition at Defender Burghley.
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British team rider and dual five-star winner Piggy March is leading after the first day of dressage at Defender Burghley on a new ride, MCS Maverick.
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The youngest rider in this year's field, and a Defender Burghley debutant, is American rider Cassie Sanger who hails from Wilmington, Delaware.
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Tom Strawson, a 37-year-old from Louth, is making his debut at his local event, Defender Burghley, three decades after his aunt reached the top ranks.
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“To earn high marks, you have to understand what the judge is looking for,” says eventing dressage supremo Bettina Hoy, who kicked off this year’s programme of expert masterclasses at Defender Burghley by coaching two talented young riders, Josh Levett and Barnie Brotherton, in the art of test riding.
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