Champion Equestrian named Official Safety Partner of Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2025

The announcement comes as Champion celebrates its 50th anniversary - five decades of designing and manufacturing world-class safety equipment trusted by generations of riders, from grassroots to elite level. Every Champion helmet and body protector is proudly handmade in Great Britain at the brand’s manufacturing facility in Cardiff, Wales, where craftsmanship and innovation go hand in hand.

As part of the partnership, Champion will take a prominent role at this year’s Defender Burghley Horse Trials, offering:

• Expert safety fittings

• Live demonstrations

• Access to the full Champion collection, including the new Insight Peaked Helmet and Liber8 Body Protector, as well as several exciting new product launches. All will be available to purchase at the event from the Champion stand and retail partners.

Champion’s presence underscores its unwavering dedication to rider safety and its mission to make the safest equestrian protective equipment.

“Champion has been the trusted brand in rider safety for half a century, combining innovation, leading safety standards and proud British craftsmanship,” said Kerem Atasoy, CEO of Champion Equestrian. “To mark this anniversary by joining forces with an event as prestigious as the Defender Burghley Horse Trials is a proud moment for us. Together, we’re championing a safer, stronger future for equestrian sport.”

Defender Burghley Horse Trials is one of the world’s most celebrated equestrian events, drawing riders and spectators from across the globe. The new partnership with Champion reflects both organisations’ enduring dedication to excellence, heritage, and the continued advancement of rider safety.

For more information, visit www.championhub.com or follow @champion.equestrian on Instagram and Facebook.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk or follow @burghleyhorsetrials on Instagram; @BurghleyHorse on Facebook.