3 - 6 September 2026

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Tom takes auntie's advice

Thursday, September 04, 2025

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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Defender Burghley Masterclass: ‘First impressions count’

Thursday, September 04, 2025

“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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Doel lays down the gauntlet

Thursday, September 04, 2025

British rider David Doel leads the way at the end of the first session of dressage at Defender Burghley on a score of 29.6 with Galileo Nieuwmoed.

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Winner announced in Stamford Best Dressed Window Competition 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The results are in for Stamford’s Best Dressed Window Competition, held to celebrate the Defender Burghley Horse Trials – and the town’s creativity has shone brightly.

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Major stars and young talent among the Defender Burghley entries

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

A strong field of entries for Defender Burghley Horse Trials (4-7 September) is headed by 2024 Burghley champions and Paris Olympics British team gold medallists Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo.

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