Doel lays down the gauntlet
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
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
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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Changes to Parkland Access: Monday 4 August to Friday 19 September 2025
In preparation for the 2025 Defender Burghley Horse Trials, Pedestrian access along the central route through Burghley Parkland will be closed from Monday 4 August to Friday 19 September 2025
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Champion Equestrian named Official Safety Partner of Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2025
Champion Equestrian is proud to announce its appointment as the Official Safety Partner of Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2025, marking the union of two icons of British equestrianism in a shared commitment to safety, quality, and care for rider wellbeing.