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Gates open daily from 07:30 and shops open daily 09:00-17:30, Thursday to Saturday, and 09:00-17:00 on Sunday

WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

Main Arena

16:00 First Horse Inspection

THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

Main Arena

09:30 CCI5* Dressage

12:30 Masterclass: Henrietta Knight ‘Re-educating the Racehorse’

16:30 Masterclass: William and Alice Fox-Pitt ‘Preparing a horse for Burghley’

House Arena

09:30 LeMieux Pony Club Team Jumping Competition

FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

Main Arena

09:30 CCI5* Dressage

12:30 Carl Hester ‘Eventing dressage v Grand Prix freestyle’ Masterclass

16:30 Masterclass: William and Pippa Funnell ‘Showjumping – In Harmony!’

House Arena

08:00 Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse 5-Year-Old Final

12:45 Stallion Parade

13:45 Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse 4-Year-Old Final

SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

Main Arena

9:30 Shetland Pony Grand National

11:00 CCI5* Cross Country

SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

Main Arena

09:00 Final Horse Inspection

10:30 CCI5* Showjumping – Morning session

11:30 Atticus Household Division Charger Retirement Ceremony

12:45 Shetland Pony Grand National

13:15 William Fox-Pitt Retirement Ceremony

13:45 Welsh Guards Military Band Display

14:00 Unsung Hero & Avebury Award Presentations

14:15 CCI5* Showjumping – Afternoon session – Top 20

15:10 Team GBR Medal Winners Parade

15:30 Parade of Fitzwilliam Hounds

15:45 CCI5* Prize Giving Ceremony

House Arena

08:30 BSPS Topspec Gold Cup Sports Pony Final

Please note: all times are subject to change

WELCOME

To the Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024

This year Defender Burghley comes hot on the heels of the most spectacular Olympic success by the British eventing team in Paris and we send them all our congratulations. We could not be more proud to be hosting our gold medallists, Laura Collett, Ros Canter and Tom McEwen on Sunday and a celebration of their victory will be a real highlight of this weekend. We are also thrilled that Ros and Tom will be competing this weekend.

Burghley has a true Olympic heritage, and it feels very fitting to remember that 100 years ago, Lord Burghley took part in the Games in Paris and would go on to win a gold medal in the 400m hurdles in Amsterdam in 1928. He would have been so proud of the British achievements this year and so pleased that the sport

continues to thrive. He was a true lover of equestrianism and in the early days of the Burghley Horse Trials, would take all the competitors riding in the park on the Saturday morning before the cross-country began!

Burghley never stands still and after this weekend draws to a close we will be reopening the House and Gardens to our visitors and embarking on a packed schedule of activities and entertainment for all ages and interests. Do please come back and see us to enjoy Burghley for all it has to offer throughout the year.

We could not achieve the Herculean effort that is Defender Burghley without the contributions of the hundreds of people who give their time and expertise to make Defender Burghley the

very special event that it is – so a heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them. And thank you for coming to visit and taking part in arguably the premier sporting event in the eventing calendar.

Miranda Rock President, Defender Burghley Horse Trials

WELCOME

On behalf of everyone at JLR, welcome to the Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024

We are thrilled to invite you to join us to celebrate our 20-year association with Burghley this year. Through our partnership, we have built truly memorable moments and, this year, we are going even further to bring Defender to life with a fully immersive experience.

For our younger guests we have installed a course for miniature Defender rides, a real family favourite! Perhaps whilst the children are entertained, you can visit our ‘doggy hydration station’ should you have your four-legged friend with you?

But our refreshments don’t end with canine companions, of course! All Defender, Range Rover and Discovery owners are invited to complimentary hospitality on the members’ lawn: presentation

of your key fob will provide you with guest access.

And we couldn’t celebrate our 20-year partnership milestone with Burghley without paying homage to our history, with Land Rover’s provenance being marked with the special appearance of a Series I, a true icon.

As well as our star exhibit, and our most capable vehicle ever –the thrilling new Defender OCTA – taking pride of place on our stand, there’s also an opportunity to see a selection of vehicles from our Discovery and Range Rover brands since we will have the latest from our Special Vehicles ‘stable’ on display such as the recently launched Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Defender Burghley Horse Trials and I,

along with the entire Defender team, would like to wish everyone visiting and competing this year the very best in their endeavours!

Anthony Bradbury Marketing Director, JLR UK

THREE-DAY EVENTING EXPLAINED

The three-day event is a comprehensive test of all-round ability of horse and rider. It was originally a military event, drawing on the requirements for a top-class officer’s charger: steadiness on parade; the ability to cross the countryside fast in battle; and to be fit and tough enough to continue with duties after a strenuous day

The marks throughout the phases are cumulative and elimination in any one phase brings elimination from the whole competition. The horse and rider with the lowest number of penalties at the end of the event is the winner.

DRESSAGE PHASE

Riding a fit five-star horse, full of energy, is no walk in the park when calmness and precision are required. Judges are looking for an ‘uphill’ outline and lively impulsion, with freedom and regularity in all three paces. While judging dressage is to a degree subjective, certainly the basics of what an experienced judge at this level is looking for should not be in question. Each movement (see page 39) is marked out of ten and these movements are displayed on an electronic scoreboard in the Main Arena, so spectators can see how the judges are assessing the test. The marks may vary, as the judges are in different places around the arena to see different views of the test. At the end of the test, their marks are averaged and shown as a percentage, which is converted into penalty points for the test.

JUMPING PHASE

CROSS-COUNTRY PHASE

Distance 6,400m provisional

Speed 570mpm

Optimum time 11.14 (provisional)

Penalties per second over 0.4

FAULTS AT OBSTACLES

First refusal, run out or circle at an obstacle 20 penalties

Second refusal, run out or circle at the same obstacle 40 penalties

Third refusal, run out or circle anywhere on the entire course Elimination

Fall of horse or athlete anywhere on the course Elimination

Activating a frangible device, where the dimension of the fence is modified

Missing a flag

SIZE OF OBSTACLES

The maximum dimensions of the obstacles are:

Height 1.20m (3’ 11”)

Height of brush fences 1.45m (4’ 9”)

Top spread 2.00m (6’ 6”)

Base spread 3.00m (9’ 9”)

Maximum drop 2.00m (6’ 6”)

11 penalties

15 penalties

This follows the Final Horse Inspection on Sunday morning, which ensures horses are fit and healthy to complete the competition. The FEI rule book states that the course must have no more than 16 jumping efforts, no higher than 1.30m or spread wider than 1.45m. Our course here is designed by International Jumping Course Designer, Paul Connor, who is in his third year designing at Defender Burghley. Paul has designed many competitions, including the CCI5*-L at Bicton in 2021 and the showjumping Nations Cup at Hickstead.

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FEI GROUND JURY

NICK BURTON (GBR)

CHRISTINA KLINGSPOR (SWE)

Christina Klingspor hails from Sweden where she lives with her family on a farm outside Stockholm. Having ridden from childhood she competed in eventing before turning to dressage. She has judged dressage up to Grand Prix for nearly 20 years and has served as a Ground Jury member in international eventing since 2004. She is also a 1- and 2-star Technical Delegate.

Having judged at the 2021 Toyko Olympics, 2022 World Championships in Pratoni and the Paris Olympics earlier this summer, this is Christina’s second visit to Burghley as a Ground Jury member.

Nick is a former international three-day event rider and British team member. As an FEI international eventing judge, he officiated at the Luhmühlen European Championships in 2011, and the London Olympic Games in 2012. Nick has judged at Badminton, Burghley, Luhmühlen, Adelaide and Kentucky CCI5*s, the World Breeding Championships and Young Rider and Junior European Championships. He was President of the Eventing Ground Jury at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Nick is also an international dressage judge, and is a judge trainer and examiner for British Dressage as well as an FEI course director for international eventing officials. Nick has been Performance Manager to the Hong Kong Jockey Club for Dressage and Eventing since 2015.

BOBBY STEVENSON (USA)

Born and raised in Wyoming, USA, Bobby Stevenson was involved in horse shows, ranch work, rodeo and eventing in his youth. After graduating in accounting and business he worked as a bank regulator for some years before moving to North Carolina to begin an eventing business, competing and training horses.

Alongside his riding, Bobby became a national and international Eventing Technical Delegate and Judge. He is now the only Level 4 Eventing Judge in the USA and has recently officiated at The Central American Games, Pan American Games, Maryland, Defender Kentucky and the 2024 Olympics.

FEI OFFICIALS

PHILIP SURL (GBR) Technical Delegate

Philip has competed internationally up to CCI5*. He is a BE technical adviser and an FEI Technical Delegate. He also works with the Lottery funded World Class programme as a coach and is BEF’s assistant Performance Manager. Philip manages the British Nations Cup Team, as well as overseeing the Equine Pathway scheme, both of which are Lottery funded.

As a child he was a member of the Burghley branch of The Pony Club, during which time he was a mounted score collector at this event. During Philip’s competitive career he rode here in 1995 and 2002. These close associations have made Burghley Horse Trials a very special place for Philip over many years.

DEREK DI GRAZIA (USA) Cross-Country Course Designer

Derek is from Carmel Valley, California, where he lives with his wife Bea, both lifelong equestrians. Growing up, Derek competed in many different disciplines: eventing, showjumping, hunting, polo and Jump racing. His international eventing career began in 1977 and he still rides and competes.

In the early 1990s, he started cross-country course designing at local competitions – around his riding, competing and training interests – and by 1996 was designing his ﬁrst FEI competition. He has designed at numerous 4* competitions for over 20 years.

He started designing at the Kentucky CCI5* in 2011 and was the cross-country course designer for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. This will be his third year designing the cross-country course at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials.

PAUL CONNOR (GBR) Showjumping Course Designer

Originally from Hertfordshire, Paul arrived at course designing after a number of years in the sport as a competitor (riding up to 1.40m) and coach. He’s also ridden in dressage to advanced level, and still owns and rides a horse for fun.

Now an FEI Level 3 qualified course designer, he splits his time roughly half and half between designing pure showjumping tracks, and showjumping courses for horse trials. Career highlights to date include designing a Nations Cup at Hickstead, and designing in Portugal and for the former Olympic equestrian venue, Beas River in Hong Kong. He also designed the final-phase course for Bicton when it ran a five-star horse trial in 2022, and for the Junior and Young Rider European championships at Hartpury earlier in 2022 and Burghley 5* in 2022 & 2023.

GREAT BURGHLEY GREYS

From Avebury to Lenamore and Ballaghmor Class, Burghley’s Hall of Fame is synonymous with white horses. Stephanie Bateman finds out more

‘A JOY AND A PRIVILEGE TO OWN’

There’s a reason why Pegasus is portrayed as white – grey horses symbolise freedom, courage, strength and purity. Some legends even have them bring good luck. So, it’s apt that the greatest Burghley horse of all time –Avebury – was a grey. The gelding, by Jumbo out of Memento, won Burghley three times on the bounce in 2012, 2013 and 2014 under rider and breeder Andrew Nicholson. His remarkable relationship with Burghley has even resulted in our new restaurant being named The Avebury Restaurant in his honour.

“He was more of an autumn horse, so Burghley suited him,” says his owner Rosemary Barlow. “His relationship with Burghley was very special, and it’s lovely that they’ve named the new restaurant after him. He was a joy and a privilege to own.”

As a master of the Bicester hounds, Rosemary could often be seen hunting greys.

“I’ve always liked them, and

always had grey hunt horses and grey eventers. Avebury was a dark grey as a youngster and gradually grew lighter as he got older. Whatever shade they are, they just seem to stand out.”

Kate Legg was Avebury’s groom during his first Burghley victory in 2012, and remembers him as an ‘oversized pony’.

“He was very cheeky and naughty to catch,” explained Kate. “He got better with age, and by the time he reached the likes of Burghley, he was the ultimate

professional.

“Being in the prize-giving in Burghley’s main arena with him was an incredible moment.”

As far as greys go, Kate admits that Avebury was fairly clean.

“He was always tidy in his stable, and he was easy to bath. But then I suppose greys get used to being bathed a lot!”

Avebury was retired from competition aged 16 and sadly passed away the same year, but will forever be remembered as one of the greatest Burghley greys.

‘HE WAS SHARP UNTIL THE END’

Small but mighty, Caroline Powell and Lexi Jackson’s 15.3hh Britishbred gelding Lenamore (Sea Crest x Karinella) was another white Burghley champion, winning the title in 2010 and notching up numerous top ten placings.

“He loved it round Burghley,” said Lexi. “It’s considered the toughest cross-country course in the world, but jumping was his forte. He loved the undulations because he was so little and nippy, and could bounce over the terrain.”

Lexi took on Lenamore as an ‘incredibly naughty’ four-year-old and rode him until she handed over

the reins to Caroline, aged 11.

“He was always sharp, but there was never any malice,” explained Lexi. “He’d drop his shoulder and whip to the side after a jump which sent you straight out the side door. He stayed that sharp until the end.”

Lenamore was another whose colour lightened with age.

“He was dark iron grey as a young horse, but always had a bright white tail,” said Lexi. “Back in the days of the roads and tracks, my mum could always see me from miles away because of his white tail. Greys have a bit more ‘look at me’

about them and he certainly did. He was feisty and Caroline is feisty, so they were a good match.”

Despite his talents, Lenamore was notorious for his love of mud.

“He would turn into a bog monster at any opportunity,”

Lexi said. “Our farrier would joke that if someone came to steal a horse from the yard, he wouldn’t be the one you’d nick, because he was always filthy – we nicknamed him the pit pony.”

After retiring from competition, Lenamore returned to Lexi who hunted him for a few years before he retired and then sadly passed away at the grand old age of 30.

‘A VERY LUCKY COLOUR’

Reigning Burghley champion Ballaghmor Class (known as Thomas) is another famous grey who has been eating up the Burghley turf since his victorious debut aged just ten.

The Irish gelding, by Courage II out of Kilderry Place, has a great Burghley record. Winning for a second time in 2023, he was also second in 2018 and third in 2019, all under Oliver Townend.

“Grey has always been a very lucky colour for me,” said Oliver. “I have had the privilege of riding some incredible horses and a lot of the best ones have been greys.

Thomas is special because of his talent, trainability, attitude, competitiveness and love of eventing. He is my team mate – we have been together from the start, travelled the world together,

know each other inside out and depend on each other.”

Oliver explains that Thomas was a lot darker when he was younger. “He now has little bay dots that are almost filling in again. He changes colour every year, but his colour is an original, and possibly makes him more recognisable.” He is certainly distinguishable galloping across Burghley. “This is his place,” explained Angela Hislop, who jointly owns 17-yearold Thomas with Val Ryan, and Karyn Shuter. “He comes alive when he gets to Burghley. You’ll never see another horse like Thomas go round the crosscountry at Burghley – that is his forte, although he’s also done fabulous dressage tests there too. I don’t know if it’s because he is grey, but he has so much presence and really stands out from the crowd. We all love him.”

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY

Everyone loves a grey, but does colour really matter in a horse? A huge advocate of grey horses, vet Lucinda Ticehurst believes so.

Having ridden and bred many grey sport horses, Lucinda believes they are a shade above the rest.

“I’ve had many greys over the years and they’re phenomenal horses,” she said.

“With my frantic lifestyle, I should not own grey horses due to the time needed to keep them clean, but I like the appearance of a sparklingly clean grey – they look stunning.”

Lucinda believes that her preference could be due to predisposition.

“If you think about it, certain breeds are predisposed to being grey such as the Connemara, Irish draught and Thoroughbred. Versatile and talented, they are often associated with top level competition. There also seems to be fewer grey horses about in general, so they stand out more. You just can’t deny that white horses have an incredible presence that can’t help but catch your eye, especially when they are flying like Pegasus around the cross-country.”

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SIX OF THE BEST: FOX-PITT’S BRILLIANT BURGHLEY RECORD

Earlier this year, William Fox-Pitt – who has won Burghley more than anybody else – announced his retirement from the top level. He talks to Kate Green about his record six wins

If Lucinda Green is the queen of Badminton, with six wins on six different horses, then William Fox-Pitt is the king of Burghley, where his sextet of victories, including a year when he was both winner and runner-up, is a record. His winning reign spans 17 years, encompasses the switch from long to short format eventing and

features six varied mounts, from a spooky Arab cross to an Irish tearaway. “Some of them were certainly surprising,” says William, “but it was just their day.”

His first victory came in 1994, aged 25 – no one younger has won Burghley since. “I thought, ‘Wow, I can do this.’ Previously, I had been reasonably well placed at

big events and was used to being ‘jolly good’ but not good enough. Winning Burghley felt so good, I almost gave up!” recalls William.

“I think it will be hard for anyone as young to win now, because the game is less about courage and more about technique, as it is for horses as well, and therefore it takes much longer to develop.”

William Fox-Pitt riding Parklane Hawk in 2011

1994 CHAKA

‘I OWE HIM MY CAREER’

The talented yet enigmatic Chaka, owned by Sir Michael Turner, was the horse that put William on the map, giving him a first four (now five)-star win. The horse was produced by Judy Herbert (now Hancock) and was second in 1991 with Australian Greg Watson. Despite his powerful engine, however, Chaka had acquired a reputation for throwing in the towel; the form guide billed the event as a duel between Mary King (who finished second and fourth) and Mark Todd, who was eliminated for missing a flag on the roads and

tracks. William, determined to show what the horse could really do, and full of confidence after a second place in the British Open at Gatcombe – then the main pre-Burghley run – had Chaka

on a strict fitness regime: they led from flagfall with a foot-perfect performance. William describes Chaka as “a real man of a horse, a classic Irish galloper. I owe him my career.”

2002 HIGHLAND LAD ‘ A CRAZY MOMENT’

William has described his win on Carol Hudson’s Highland Lad as “one of the greatest flukes ever, a crazy moment.” ‘Monty’ was a highly strung nine-year-old half-Irish draught who had never won a three-day event and was best known for galloping sideways and trying to flatten his groom. “He was wired to the moon,” recalls William. “I took him for a gallop and said to him, ‘Right mate, if you can walk back to the stables without jogging, you’ll win.’ Amazingly, he didn’t jog once.”

Monty was, however, a great jumper and an influential cross-country course designed by Wolfgang Feld played to his strengths; there were only 36 clear rounds and 52 completions from the field of 95. “He did a lovely showjumping round as well, which put us in about fifth place, and I took him out of the way down to the trees below the collecting ring, thinking I’d just be coming back to collect a rosette. Then someone said: ‘Come back – you’ve won!’”

2005 BALLINCOOLA

‘HE DESERVED IT MOST OF ALL’

The consistent Ballincoola enters the history books as the last horse to win a traditional-format British five-star. Like Highland Lad, he was half-Irish draught, an amazing jumper and a worrier. “He had the same angst in the dressage, albeit to a lesser degree, and the same desire to clear a showjump,” explains William.

“His work ethic was unbelievable. I rode him around Burghley five times and he deserved his win more than any other. Really, he was a short-format horse. He was always in the shadow of Tamarillo and a bit of a bridesmaid, so this was a big day, especially for his owner Judy Skinner, who had supported me for so long.”

2007 PARKMORE ED

‘HE DEVOURED BURGHLEY’

Parkmore Ed was initially sent to William as a ‘sort-out’ and competing was shared with his owner, Philip Adkin. “Ed was another heavy Irish draught type, but he had that relentless, powerful stride. I had some amazing times on him. He absolutely devoured Burghley and I even won it in the showjumping, which is most unlike me.”

By this stage, Mark Phillips was well into his stride as Burghley course designer, consistently upping the stakes and describing his 2007 track as “the biggest in the world.” It was certainly one for the most experienced and the day ended with two of the world’s two best, Andrew Nicholson (Lord Killinghurst) and William in first and second. When Lord Killinghurst faulted in the final phase, William notched up his seventh three-day event win of 2007 alone.

2008 TAMARILLO ‘IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN’

William initially viewed MW Guinness’s homebred Tamarillo, an impudent, light-framed ArabPolish thoroughbred cross, as an unlikely eventer, but he turned into a horse of a lifetime. This was Tam’s sole visit to Burghley, as he was usually on team duties, and perhaps his absorption in strange surroundings made him less cheeky and spooky. The weather was appalling, but Tamarillo had won Badminton four years earlier in a similar mudbath and he skipped through it, one of only two horses (with Barry’s Best, ridden by Rosie Thomas) to finish inside the optimum time. “He was in a league of his own,” recalls William. “The course had been causing a lot of trouble and I thought, ‘What am I doing on a 16-year-old?’ but with his blood and athleticism, he was made for the terrain.”

Such was the attrition that William had two fences in hand to win – he actually beat himself on Ballincoola, the third one-two in Burghley history following Mark Todd in 1997 (Wilton Fair and Charisma) and Blyth Tait in 1998 (Chesterfield and Aspyring). “It was very special that Tam did do Burghley in the end. It was a lovely moment and we retired him on that note.”

2011 PARKLANE HAWK ‘A PROPER FIVE-STAR HORSE’

Catherine Witt’s New Zealand thoroughbred Parklane Hawk would be one of the classiest Burghley winners in history, making a demanding cross-course look easy and jumping clear in a rain-soaked final phase. He had raced and his damsire was Brilliant Invader, responsible for Blyth Tait’s Olympic gold medallist Ready Teddy. “Parker was a galloping machine made for Burghley, a proper, old-fashioned five-star horse,” says William, who won Kentucky on him in 2012. “The wet conditions in the showjumping were against him, as he was still a bit green in that phase, and I went into the arena thinking, ‘Believe in him,’ but also thinking my chances were tiny.”

The runner-up, Andrew Nicholson on Nereo, was sporting in defeat and described the day as “one of the best finales to a major competition.” William has won more than 50 international events and holds the record for five-star wins (14) but Parker will forever figure in history for giving William his record-breaking sixth Burghley win, taking him one ahead of legends Ginny Leng and Mark Todd. “It will always rank as one of the greatest achievements of my life,” William concludes. “It was an honour.”

FIVE HUNDRED YEARS IN THE MAKING…

Visit beautiful Burghley, a magical home of magnificent State Rooms, awe-inspiring works of art and priceless treasures.

Built in the 16th century, Burghley is the extraordinary legacy of William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, and the generations of his family who have lived here ever since, ensuring that this great House and Estate continue to thrive.

Burghley House offers a unique glimpse of the way great houses have been lived in from the time of Queen Elizabeth I to the present day.

TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF THE GARDENS

Discover Burghley’s meandering gardens bursting with life, imaginative planting, sculpture and surprises. There are two spectacular gardens, each with their own distinct atmosphere.

EPIC ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE

Burghley’s awesome woodland adventure play area Hide & Secrets is themed around William Cecil as the country’s first Chief Spymaster and features a series of funpacked play zones that lead to the Hidden Towers.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The House is open from March to November; Gardens & Play Areas from February to November. All visitor facilities close during the Defender Burghley Horse Trials.

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EXCITING EVENTS

Burghley House provides a spectacular backdrop for a variety of events and activities throughout the year for visitors of all ages and interests.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Combing the data from Defender Burghley’s history never ceases to throw up surprises. The EquiRatings team share some more eyebrow-raising stats

This is the average cross-country jumping clear rate from the last five Defender Burghley Horse Trials

THE OLDEST BURGHLEY WINNER

53

David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed became only the 10th combination to finish on their dressage score at Burghley in the modern era of the sport when they did so last year. 10

is Andrew Nicholson who was 53 when he won in 2014 on the great Avebury.

FROM 974 STARTERS

6 YEARS BETWEEN WINS

2023 winner Ballaghmor Class has 6 years between his two Burghley wins (2017 & 2023). Only La Biosthetique-Sam FBW has a longer time between his first and last wins at the level in his career.

25TH

DAVID DOEL

started the competition last year in 25th after dressage and climbed the leader board to his eventual runner-up position. No rider has come from further down the field after dressage to finish on the podium at Burghley in the modern era.

YOUNGEST BURGHLEY WINNER

The age of Defender Burghley Ambassador Andrew Hoy when he won Burghley back in 1979 on Davey.

HIGHEST-PLACED FIRST TIMER

12

Jennie Brannigan (USA) in 2023, who finished in 12th with FE Lifestyle.

30TH

THE POSITION THAT MARK TODD ROSE FROM

In 1990, to win Burghley with Face The Music. No other rider has come from lower than 13th after dressage to win.

BIG BURGHLEY DEBUTS

The event has been won by a Burghley debutant 11 times before, but only twice in the last 44 years has a first-timer topped the podium.

Anneli Drummond-Hay (GBR)

James Templer (GBR)

Carlos Moratorio (ARG)

Lorna Clarke (GBR)

Sheila Wilcox (GBR)

Merely-A-Monarch 1961

M’Lord Connolly 1962

Chalan 1966

Popadom 1967

Fair And Square 1968

HRH The Princess Anne (GBR) Doublet 1971

Bruce Davidson (USA)

Aly Pattinson (GBR)

Andrew Hoy (AUS)

Stephen Bradley (USA)

Irish Cap 1974

Carawich 1975

Davey 1979

Sassy Reason 1993

Michael Jung (GER) La Biosthetique Sam FBW 2015

CONDITIONS & FEI RULES

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Rules

The Competition is conducted strictly in accordance with the rules of the Federation Equestre Internationale.

2. Qualification

All horses and athletes must be qualified in accordance with Eventing Rules 26th Edition effective 1st January 2024. Athletes must have reached their 18th Birthday in 2024. Horses must be at least nine years old.

3. Examination of horses

Before the beginning of the competition (i.e. before the first athlete’s dressage test) and again before the jumping test, the horses will be examined by the Ground Jury and the Veterinary Delegate acting together as an Inspection Panel with the President of the Ground Jury in charge. They will exclude from taking part or continuing to take part in the competition, horses which

are obviously unfit or exhausted, lame at the beginning, or which become seriously lame from any cause whatsoever during the competition.

4. Order of starting

The order of starting, which will be the same for the dressage and cross-country test, will be fixed by draw. On the last day competitors will be required to jump in reverse order of the second day placings.

THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved in international equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences.

1. At all stages during the preparation and training of competition horses, welfare must take precedence over all other demands. This includes good horse management, training methods, farriery and tack, and transportation.

2. Horses and Athletes must be fit, competent and in good health before they are allowed to compete. This encompasses medication use, surgical procedures that threaten welfare or safety, pregnancy in mares and the misuse of aids.

3. Events must not prejudice horse welfare. This involves paying careful attention to the competition areas, ground surfaces, weather conditions, stabling, site safety and fitness of the horse for onward travel after the event.

4. Every effort must be made to ensure that horses receive proper attention after they have competed and that they are treated humanely when their competition careers are over. This covers proper veterinary care, competition injuries, euthanasia and retirement.

5. The FEI urges all involved with the sport to attain the highest levels of education in their areas of expertise.

The Long version of this Code can be obtained from the Fédération Equestre Internationale, HM King Hussein I Building, Chemin de la Joliette 8, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland. Telephone: +41 21 310 47 47. The Code is available in English. The Code is also available on the FEI’s website: https://inside.fei. org/fei/regulations/general-rules

2024 FEI EVENTING CCI 5* DRESSAGE TEST C

ENTRIES CCI5* - L

COUP DE COEUR DUDEVIN

FRA / 12 / SF / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Top Gun Semilly / Tiebreak Combehory / Le Prince Des Bois

RIDER: TIM PRICE

Owner: Jean-Louis Stauffer

SUPERSTITION

GBR / 15 / BHHS / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / Satisfaction FRH / Unknown / Cordalame

RIDER: HARRY MEADE

Owner: Mandy Gray & Rider

AWAY CRUISING

IRL / 17 / ISH / Grey / Male / 16.3 / Cruise On / Parklands Princess / Able Albert

RIDER: HARRY MEADE

Owner: Charlotte Opperman & Jane Dear

ET HOP DU MATZ

FRA / 10 / SF / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / Nouma D’Auzay / Prima Du MAtz / Easy Star

RIDER: HARRY MEADE

Owner: Mandy Gray

IZILOT DHI

NED / 11 / KWPN / Bay / Gelding / 16 / Zavall VDL / Unknown / Cavalier Royale

RIDER: ROS CANTER

Owner: Rider and Alex Moody

MCS MAVERICK

GBR / 11 / SHBGB / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / Mill Law / Aroma /

RIDER: PIPPA FUNNELL

Owner: Nick Ross, Olivia Ross & Sarah Ross

GOLDEN RECIPE

IRL / 12 / ISH / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / / Flashy Trump / Golden Trump

RIDER: MATTHEW HEATH

Owner: Patricia Pytches

KAN-DO 2

GBR / 10 / / Bay / Gelding / 16

RIDER: GASPARD MAKSUD

Owner: Rider

IRENE LEVA

NED / 11 / KWPN / Bay / Mare / 16.2 / Everglade VDL / Oleva / Amethist

RIDER: SUSIE BERRY

Owner: Kim Franklin, Kerry Smith, Rhian Smith

FRIENDSHIP VDL

NED / 14 / KWPN / Bay / Gelding / 16.3 / Azteca VDL / Utah Roos VDL / A Hold Up Premier

RIDER: AARON MILLAR

Owner: Rider

JEWEETWEL

NED / 10 / KWPN / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / Dexter R / Biphyn / Special D

RIDER: EMMA HYSLOP-WEBB

Owner: Rider

FEARLESS W

NED / 14 / KWPN / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Arko III / Achilla / Bollvorm’s Libero H

RIDER: NICOLE MILLS

Owner: Rider

HIGHWAY II

NED / 12 / KWPN / Grey / Gelding / 16.2 / Baltic VDL / Voltara / Voltaire Pref

RIDER: BELLA INNES KER

Owner: Benjamin Chan, Milly Soames & Roxburghe Eventing

BLACKTHORN CRUISE

IRL / 15 / ISH / Black / Gelding / 16.2 / Vancouver / Ms Cruise / Cruising

RIDER: DAN JOCELYN

Owner: Rider & Panda Christie

BALLY LOUIS

IRL / 14 / / Bay / Gelding / 16.2

RIDER: HOLLY RICHARDSON

Owner: Andrew Wingfield,Julie Wingfield & Sarah Wingfield

CAPELS HOLLOW DRIFT

IRL / 13 / ISH / Grey / Gelding / 16.2 / Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan / Lucky Crest / Lucky Gift

RIDER: TOM JACKSON

Owner: Patricia Davenport, Milly Simme & Sarah Webb

VIENS DU MONT

FRA / 15 / SF / Bay / Gelding / 16 / Norway de la Lande / Kaline Du Mont / King’s Road

RIDER: LUC CHATEAU

Owner: E.A.R.L. Haras Des Chateaux

CARTANIA

GER / 13 / Holstenier / Bay / Mare / 16.3 / Cartani 4 / Z-Schatzi / Clinton

RIDER: FELIX VOGG

Owner: Pheonix Evening & Rider

HARRY ROBINSON

GBR / 16 / AES / Bay / Gelding / 16.3 / Laytender / Jodie / Ontario

RIDER: PHIL BROWN

Owner: Orbit Electrical Services Ltd

RCA PATRON SAINT

IRL / 13 / SHBGB / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Grafenstolz / Summers Mist /

RIDER: LUCY LATTA

Owner: Alison Crampton, David Crampton & Lesley Crampton

QUINDIVA

GER / 14 / OLDBG / Bay / Mare / 16.2 / Quintender 2 / Ruby Roller / High Roller

RIDER: ALEXANDER BRAGG

Owner: The Roe Family

COLORADO BLUE

GBR / 15 / SHBGB / Grey / Gelding / 16.2 / Jaguar Mail / Rock Me Baby / Rock Kind

RIDER: AUSTIN O’CONNOR

Owner: The Salty Syndicate & Rider

ALFIES CLOVER

IRL / 17 / WNTR / Grey / Gelding / 17 / Tajraasi / Aoifes Clover / Clover Hill

RIDER: RICHARD JONES

Owner: Rider, Sandra Martin & Dinah Saunders

PALM CRESCENT

USA / 18 / TB / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Quiet American / Edey’s Village / Silver Deputy

RIDER: MEGHAN O’DONOGHUE

Owner: Rider & William Duhring

HEARTBREAKER STAR QUALITY

IRL / 13 / ISH / Gelding / Mare / 16.2 / Boswell Mr Heart Breaker / Killard

Quality / OBOS Quality 004

RIDER: LIBBY SEED

Owner: Jonathon Seed & Lesley Seed

MGH BINGO BOY

IRL / 16 / ISH / Bay / Gelding / 16

RIDER: NICKY HILL

Owner: Rider

FE LIFESTYLE

GER / 14 / DSP / Chestnut / Gelding / 16.2 / Leo von Faelz / Berina A / Brandenburger

RIDER: JENNIE BRANNIGAN

Owner: Timothy and Nina Gardner

DHI PURPLE RAIN

GBR / 14 / KWPN / Black / Gelding / 16.2 / Arthos R / Wynona VWG’S / Niveau

RIDER: FRANCIS WHITTINGTON

Owner: Ro Audley, Amy Drummond, Andy Drummond & Belinda Drummond

CAVALIER CRYSTAL

IRL / 14 / ISH / Bay / Mare / 16.3 / Jack of Diamonds / Cavalier Iris / Cavalier Royale

RIDER: HARRY MEADE

Owner: Charlotte Opperman

AWAY CRUISING

IRL / 17 / ISH / Grey / Male / 16.3 / Cruise On / Parklands Princess / Able Albert

RIDER: HARRY MEADE

Owner: Charlotte Opperman & Jane Dear

ET HOP DU MATZ

FRA / 10 / SF / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / Nouma D’Auzay / Prima Du MAtz / Easy Star

RIDER: HARRY MEADE

Owner: Mandy Gray

VISCOUNT VIKTOR

GER / 10 / HANN / Bay / Gelding / 16.3 / Viscount 22 / Noble Beauty / Nobre

RIDER: TIM PRICE

Owner: Glynn Norcutt & Ginny Rusher

DEERPAIR REVELRY

IRL / 10 / ISH / Grey / Gelding / 17 / Hermes De Reve / Celerina / Dobel’s Cento

RIDER: MAX WARBURTON

Owner: The Paske Syndicate

SEAVAGHAN ASH

IRL / 15 / ISH / Skewbald / Gelding / 17 / Glenhill Gold / Davys Instructions

RIDER: DECLAN CULLEN

Owner: Becky Cullen

MASTER POINT

IRL / 11 / ISH / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Pointillister / Chikari / Kings Master

RIDER: IAN CASSELLS

Owner: Bridget McGing

B EXCLUSIVE

GBR / 14 / SHBGB / Bay / Gelding / 17.1 / Bazaars Exclusive / Bright Spark /

RIDER: LIZZIE BAUGH

Owner: Rider

CELTIC MORNING STAR

GBR / 13 / SHBGB / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Chilli Morning / Rebel Riches / Rich Rebel

RIDER: ANDREW JAMES

Owner: Michelle Harris

PHELPS

USA / 11 / TB / Bay / Gelding / 16.1

RIDER: MIA FARLEY

Owner: David O’Connor

CLASS AFFAIR

IRL / 15 / ISH / Chestnut / Gelding / 16 / OBOS Quality 004 / Rubys Rosshaven Flight / Laughtons Flight

RIDER: ZARA TINDALL

Owner: Gleadhill House Stud Ltd

COWLING HOT GOSSIP

GBR / 12 / SHBGB / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / Away with the Fairies / Just Jazz / Welton Ambassador

RIDER: TOM BIRD

Owner: Rider, Frances Bird, Helen Kerry

VALMY BIATS

FRA / 15 / SF / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Orlando / Aurelie Du Prieure / Hadja

RIDER: EMILY KING

Owner: Philippe Brivois, David King & Valmy Biats Syndicate

COPPER BEACH

IRL / 18 / ISH / Chestnut / Gelding / 16.1 / Radolin / Cloverballen /

RIDER: COSBY GREEN

Owner: Bel Mar Farm

BALLYCOOG BREAKER BOY

IRL / 12 / ISH / Bay / Gelding / 17 / Womaniser / Ballycoog Bonnie / Bonnie Prince

RIDER: WILL RAWLIN

Owner: Andrew Rawlin, Miranda

Rawlin & Rawlin

HARTHILL PHANTOM

IRL / 14 / ISH / Bay / Gelding / 16.3 / Hollins Hall / Jaspers Phantom / Jaspers Egon

RIDER: ANDREW HEFFERNAN

Owner: Top Eventers Syndicate & Rider

CHF COOLISER

IRL / 14 / ISH / Chestnut / Mare / 16.1 / Womaniser / Super Spring / Ramiro B

RIDER: TOM MCEWEN

Owner: Vicky Bates & David Myers

GRANSTOWN JACKSON

IRL / 13 / ISH / Bay / Gelding / 16 / Clover Brigade / Winning Lass / Right Wing

RIDER: SARAH ENNIS

Owner: Peter Cole and Susanna Franckle

TOPSPIN

GBR / 16 / AES / Bay / Gelding / 17 / Zento / Capriati / RIDER: ALICE CASBURN

Owner: Caroline Casburn

GREENACRES SPECIAL CAVALIER

IRL / 11 / ISH / Bay / Mare / 16.2 / Cavalier Royale / Greenacres Touch / Touchdown

RIDER: CAROLINE POWELL

Owner: Chris Mann & Michelle Mann

ICARUS X NED / 11 / KWPN / Bay / Gelding / 15.3 / Otangelo / Ewivonne / Lucky Boy

RIDER: EMMA THOMAS

Owner: Rebecca Verlarde

HUMBLE GLORY

AUS / 13 / TB / Bay / Gelding / 16 / Bernardini / Sharpen / Shovhog

RIDER: SOPHIA HILL

Owner: Rider, Andrew Hill, Michelle Landy & Ted Landy

LIBERTY AND GLORY

GBR / 15 / SHBGB / Bay / Mare / 16 / Caretino Glory / Little Runnymede / Ginger Boy

RIDER: TOM CRISP

Owner: Robin Balfour, Patricia Balfour & Sophie Crisp

DREAMLINER

GBR / 14 / SHBGB / Grey / Gelding / 17 / Jumbo / Doff Gudanov / Baryshnikov

RIDER: TOM ROWLAND

Owner: Mark & Angela Chamberlayne

CAPITOL H I M

GER / 17 / HOLST / Bay / Gelding / 17.2 / Con Air / O-Heraldika / Heraldik

RIDER: HANNAH SUE

HOLLBERG

Owner: Christa Schmidt

AISPRIT DE LA LOGE

FRA / 14 / SF / Bay / Gelding / 16 / Quppydam des Horts / Image De La Loge / Dollar Du Murier

RIDER: GIREG LE COZ

Owner: Augustin Grand & Federique Grand

COOLEY ROSALENT

IRL / 10 / ISH / Grey / Mare / 16.2 / Valent / Bellaney Jewel / Roselier

RIDER: OLIVER TOWNEND

Owner: Paul & Diana Ridgeon

GRAPPA NERA

NED / 13 / KWPN / Black / Mare / 16.1 / KarandasJ / Cetonette / Bablouba

RIDER: JONELLE PRICE

Owner: The Grape Syndicate

COMMANDER VG

DEN / 13 / DWB / Bay / Gelding / 16 / Viegaard’s Come Back II / Nione Fortuna / Abantos NRA STB 83 4

RIDER: AISTIS VITKAUSKAS

Owner: B & K Kloeve-Mogensen & Rider

JEFFERSON JRA

GER / 13 / HOLST / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Jaquino / /

RIDER: TOSHIYUKI TANAKA

Owner: Japan Equestrian Federation

GLOBAL FISION M

NED / 14 / KWPN / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Flipper D’Elle / Kantussa / Cantus

RIDER: LAUREN INNES

Owner: Innes Family Syndicate

TOBLERONE

SUI / 17 / CH / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Summer Song / Medelyne /

RIDER: NADJA MINDER

Owner: Nicole Basieux

LADY OPHELIA

IRL / 12 / / Bay / Mare / 16.1 / Unknown / Legal Lady / Over the River

RIDER: PADRAIG MCCARTHY

Owner: Emma De Haan, Denis Hickey, Pamela Idelson & Rider

COOLEY LAFITTE

IRL / 12 / NZL / Bay / Gelding / 16.3 / Je T’aime Flamenco / Graf Shenanigans / Scirocco Delle

RIDER: JESSE CAMPBELL

Owner: Jay Jaffer

EG MICHEALANGELO

IRL / 13 / ISH / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Chellthago Z / Jaspers Flower / OJasper

RIDER: ROSE NESBITT

Owner: Francesca Nesbitt, John Nesbitt & Rider

CALMARO

GER / 13 / DSP / Grey / Gelding / 16.1 / Carpalon / Elster W / Elsurimo

RIDER: JOSEPH MURPHY

Owner: Richard Ames, Tanya Ames, Claire Mayne, Charlie Mayne & Annette O’Callaghan

ARTIST

NZL / 13 / TB / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Guillotine / Maxamore / Volksraad

RIDER: MONICA SPENCER

Owner: The Spencer Family

A CLASS COOLEY

IRL / 12 / ISH / Grey / Gelding / 16.3 / Fortunus / /

RIDER: WILLS OAKDEN

Owner: Frances Hay-Smith & Bridget Mazdon

CAROUZO BOIS MAROTIN

FRA / 12 / SF / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Kannan / Orchidee De Mai / Flipper

D’Elle HN

RIDER: MAXIME LIVIO

Owner: S C Soixante Seize et Compagnie, Gilles Saiagh & Celine Fronteau

CHILLI KNIGHT

GBR / 14 / SHGBH / Chestnut / Gelding / 16.2 / Chilli Morning / Kings Gem / Rock King

RIDER: GEMMA STEVENS

Owner: Christopher & Lisa Stone

ABSOLUT GOLD HDC

FRA / 14 / SF / Bay / Gelding / 17 / Birkhof’s Grafenstolz / Belle Meralaise / Verglas

RIDER: NICOLAS TOUZAINT

Owner: Haras Des Coudrettes

WAKITA 54

NED / 11 / KWPN / Bay / Mare / 16 / Plot Blue / Werusa / Padinus

RIDER: ANDREW MCCONNON

Owner: Rider

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FEROZA NIEUWMOED

NED / 14 / KWPN / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / VDL Groep Zagreb / Uthodina / Frisbee Kerellec

RIDER: RYUZO KITAJIMA

Owner: Riding Club Crane Co

WELLFIELDS LINCOLN

GBR / 11 / AES / Bay / Gelding / 16.2 / Luidam

RIDER: SUSIE BERRY

Owner: Susie Berry, Anne Marling, Sue Wilkinson

ZARAGOZA II

GBR / 11 / AES / Bay / Mare / 16.1 / Cevin Z / Saracen’s Pride / Saracen Hill

RIDER: GASPARD MAKSUD

Owner: Jane Young & Martin Thurlow

ASKARI

GER / 16 / HANN / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / Askanier 4 / Evita / Earl

RIDER: MATTHEW HEATH

Owner: Plum Rowland

MAJAS HOPE

IRL / 17 / ISH / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / Porter Rhodes / Brown Sue / Flagmount King

RIDER: PIPPA FUNNELL

Owner: Rider & Marek Sebestak

LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO

GBR / 12 / SHBGB / Bay / Gelding / 17 / Birkhof’s Grafenstolz / Cornish Queen / Rock King

RIDER: ROS CANTER

Owner: Archie & Michele Saul

ANNAGHMORE VALONER

IRL / 12 / ISH / Bay / Mare / 16.1 / Coroner / Annaghmore Lady Valier / Black Walter

RIDER: HARRY MEADE

Owner: Stephen Posford, Dinah Posford & Julie Carter

AWAY CRUISING

IRL / 17 / ISH / Grey / Male / 16.3 / Cruise On / Parklands Princess / Able Albert

RIDER: HARRY MEADE

Owner: Charlotte Opperman & Jane Dear

ET HOP DU MATZ

FRA / 10 / SF / Bay / Gelding / 16.1 / Nouma D’Auzay / Prima Du MAtz / Easy Star

RIDER: HARRY MEADE

Owner: Mandy Gray

VITALI

GER / 14 / HOLST / Black / Gelding / 16.2 / Contender / Noble Lady I / Heraldik

RIDER: TIM PRICE

Owner: Alexander Giannamore, Joseph Giannamore & Rider

PRIZES

1st Prize

2nd Prize

3rd Prize

4th Prize

5th Prize

6th Prize

7th Prize

8th Prize

9th Prize

10th Prize

11th Prize

12th Prize (48 starters)

13th Prize (52 starters)

14th Prize (56 starters)

15th Prize (60 starters)

£110,000

£60,000

£45,000

£33,000

£23,000

£18,000

£15,000

£12,000

£10,000

£9,000

£7,000

£6,000

£5,000

£4,000

£3,500

16th Prize (64 starters) £2,500

17th Prize (68 starters) £2,000

18th Prize (72 starters)

£1,500

The Defender Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the winning owner. A miniature replica will be awarded to the owner and to the rider of the winning horse.

The Burghley Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winning rider.

The Henry Tate Challenge Cup will be awarded to the owner of the second horse.

The Sugden Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the rider of the second horse.

A Crystal Champagne Cooler will be awarded to the owner and rider of the second placed horse.

The Stamford Challenge Cup will be awarded to the owner of the third horse.

A silver photo frame presented by Dawson of Stamford will be awarded to the rider of the third horse.

A Crystal Tulip Bowl will be awarded to the owner and the rider of the third placed horse.

A miniature of the Defender Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the highest-placed rider who is competing for the first time at Burghley.

Mint Julep Cups will be awarded to all owners whose horses complete the competition and also to any rider completing the competition who is not the owner of the horse.

The British Horse Foundation will present the Richard Matson Memorial Trophy and a £1,000 prize to the breeder of the highest-placed British-bred horse, providing it finishes in the first 12 places.

Fairfax & Favor will present a prize to the best-dressed male and female riders at the First Horse Inspection on Wednesday, 4th September.

Pol Roger Champagne will present a jeroboam of Pol Roger Champagne to the winning rider and a magnum to the riders placed second and third.

Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing: a cash prize of $350,000 will be awarded to the athlete who wins Burghley CCI5*, Badminton CCI5* and Kentucky CCI5* (USA). Such wins may cover more than one calendar year and may begin with any of the three competitions but must occur consecutively.

Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain will present a bronze and rosette to the owner of the highestplaced horse sired by an SHB (GB) Graded Stallion or HIS Premium Stallion, provided it finishes in the first 12 places.

Spillers Horse Care Prize is awarded to the groom of the bestcared-for horse in recognition of their hard work and dedication. Presented after the Final Horse Inspection in the Main Arena, Sunday 8 September.

The Avebury Trophy, presented by Mark and Rosemary Barlow in memory of their three-times Burghley winner, to the rider of the best cross-country round, as judged by Yogi Breisner.

British Breeding

British Breeding is delighted to be able to award a prize to the Highest Placed British Bred horse in the Burghley five-star Event. British Breeding works in partnership with the Olympic disciplines and others to identify talent in young horses and support this talent through a horse’s early years.

Activities include the popular British Breeding Futurity Evaluation series, offering an independent assessment of performance potential in foals through to three-year-olds; the Equine Bridge aims to bring breeders closer to the sport in a two-day annual ‘performance style’ event; the Stallion Event in February showcases the best stallions standing in the UK.

High-scoring Futurity youngsters are also eligible for the annual Futurity Elite Auction of foals to three-year-olds. British Breeding provides support for the Sport Horse Breeding Community. Recent high achieving eventing futurity graduates have included the successful half siblings; Lordships Graffalo and Pencos Crown Jewel, both entered for Burghley this year.

Membership offers a host of benefits – visit www.BritishBreeding.com for details. Before the process starts, it is crucial that the best bloodlines are combined to produce the most athletic event horses with good minds, soundness and longevity.

In the House Arena on Friday, during the lunch break, the British Breeding Stallion Parade pre-sents some of the most sought after, fully graded sport horse stallions available to breeders in the UK (see page 64).

Some of these stallions have sired elite scoring foals in the British Breeding Futurity and we are optimistic that breeders are producing some promising young British horses, set to compete on the world stage.

For further details, please contact British Breeding www.british-breeding.com, Tel: 01903 891637.

The Twemlows Burghley Scholarship

To start the process of talent development, the Twemlows Burghley Scholarship of two embryo transfers with a value of approximately £7,500 will be offered to the owner of the highest placed British domiciled mare in the CCI competition at Defender Burghley Horse Trials finishing in the top 20. The prize has enabled owners of former winners; Vanir Kamira (2017, 2018, 2019 and

2022), Classic Moet (2016 & 2015), Briarlands Matilda (2014 & 2012), Kings Temptress (2011 & 2009), Be My Guest (2010), Little Tiger (2008) and Headley Britannia (2006), to breed quality foals from proven competition mares, without disrupting their ability to compete.

Details of the scholarship are available from edwardmatson@ twemlows.co.uk. Twemlows Stud. www.twemlows.co.uk

(Tel: 01948 664966)

The Worshipful Company of Farriers Best-Shod Award:

A competition sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Farriers for the best-shod horse will take place within the three-day event competition. The judge will examine each horse. taking into consideration:

• Condition of the feet

• The making (or preparation) and fitting the shoe

• Nailing and position of the clips

Normal shoes and showing plates are equally acceptable, provided they are suitable for the horse/ pony. The Worshipful Company of Farriers will award a rosette, inscribed card and plaque to the owner of the best-shod horse and a plaque for the registered farrier responsible for its feet and shoeing. Judging will take place during the First Horse Inspection on Wednesday, 4 September.

LEMIEUX PONY CLUB TEAM JUMPING

Thursday, House Arena

Course Designer Paul Connor. Judges: Sarah Whitford and Sacha Ellison. Commentator: Ian Scott

Stewards: Liz Golby, Vanessa Lowther, Teresa Lowther, Alex Mitchell, Marie Hardwick

Defender Burghley Horse Trials is pleased to continue its annual support of the ever-popular Pony Club Team Jumping competition sponsored by LeMieux.

The competition will be run in one section for teams of three or four horses or ponies, each to be ridden by a different rider. It runs under British Showjumping rules, Table ‘A7’, Speed 325 metres/min and General Rules for Pony Club Area

PC110 Showjumping competitions. Maximum height ﬁrst round will be 1.05m, second round 1.10m. Each team will jump the course once and the winning team will be that which has the least number of faults, adding together the faults of the three best horses in each team. In the event of teams having the same number of faults, there will be a jump-off, in which the whole team will take part; should this

APPROXIMATE TIMES OF STARTING:

produce a further tie, the team with the shortest aggregate time for the three riders with the least number of faults will be the winner. Eliminated competitors will take the worst score for the round in which they were eliminated, plus 20 faults. In the jump-off only, all number one team members jump ﬁrst, followed by the number twos and so on, until all four members of each team have completed.

and course walk 15.20 Final

DUBARRY BURGHLEY YOUNG EVENT HORSE

Judges: Dressage – Sandy Phillips & Nikki Herbert.

Jumping – Darrell Scaife & Nick Turner. Suitability & Type – Liz Brown.

Potential to Gallop – Yogi Breisner

The BYEH series encourages riders, trainers and breeders to produce potential world-class event horses that may one day gallop around Defender Burghley

METHOD OF JUDGING

The judges should bear in mind that they are looking for potential for the future. Unfortunately, all too often, the horse with the most potential may not be the one that is best presented. We are looking for an athletic, loosemoving horse with a promising jumping technique and attitude, which, with effective training, will develop physically and mentally into a world-class event horse. All horses have qualiﬁed from one of 17 competitions held around the country this season. The ﬁnal comprises the following:

DRESSAGE

Unlike a normal dressage test, judges are not assessing the current state of training and marks are not given for individual movements. Judges will have to weigh up the inﬂuence of the rider; a good rider

may present a well-balanced, smooth test from perhaps a moderate, unscopey horse, whereas a less skilled rider may not make a good horse’s attributes obvious. However, it is the horse and not the rider we are evaluating. The idea is to ﬁnd horses with three correct, scopey and regular gaits, while considering potential longevity and performance as a world-class event horse.

JUMPING

Judges are looking for a bold athletic horse with good technique. A horse with these qualities should not necessarily be penalised for knocking down one fence (or a four-year-old having one refusal), providing they demonstrate they react positively afterwards. Especially in the early part of the season, four-year-olds may ﬁnd it easier to jump some fences out of

trot. Notwithstanding the above, three cumulative refusals or a fall of horse or rider must result in elimination.

SUITABILITY AND TYPE

Assessed in hand. Judges are looking for horses with the attributes to withstand the demands of the sport in terms of soundness, speed and stamina.

POTENTIAL TO GALLOP

Judges are looking for horses with the attributes to withstand the demands of the sport in terms of soundness, speed and stamina. Lack of quality and other defects that might indicate limited stamina or speed should be penalised, even though the horse may be a nice dressage or showjumping prospect. However, a lack of size should not be held against him/her. Gender should not affect the judgement.

SCORING AND PRIZES

The champion in each class will be the horse with the highest overall marks from these four sections:

DRESSAGE PHASE

30 marks

1. Trot

Rhythm, looseness, suppleness, swinging back, potential ability to engage the hindquarters.

2. Walk

Rhythm, relaxation, activity, ground cover.

3. Canter

Rhythm, looseness, suppleness, natural balance, uphill tendency, potential ability to engage the hindquarters.

4. Rideability/Temperament

According to the age and stage of training and reaction to the aids.

5. Suitability

Aptitude as a young event horse and potential to make a world-class event horse.

JUMPING PHASE

40 marks

• Up to 1m for four-year-olds

• Up to 1.10m for five-year-olds

1. Technique

The horse’s desire to be careful over a fence, taking into account the natural technique (of limbs and body) appropriate for a world-class event horse.

2. Balance

Natural balance and general athleticism/agility (quickness of footwork and lightness of landing).

3. Rideability/Temperament

Rideability indicated by general attitude, reaction to the aids.

4. Suitability

Suitability, type to include scope and range of movement to indicate potential to be a future world-class event horse that is capable of getting the time round a Championship five-star track.

SUITABILITY

& TYPE

20 marks

Technique, Balance & Rideability/Temperament

Judges are looking for horses with the attributes to withstand the demands of the sport in terms of soundness, speed and stamina. Lack of quality and other defects which might indicate limited stamina or speed should be penalised, even though the horse may be a nice dressage or show jumping prospect.

POTENTIAL TO GALLOP

10 marks

The top 10 horses after the first three phases only, are required to come forward.

PRIZES

1st £1,250 6th £150

2nd £700 7th £100

3rd £400 8th £100

4th £250 9th £100

5th £200 10th £100

Breeder’s prize: £50

Highest-placed mare: £50

The Dubarry Trophies will be awarded to the Champion Four-Year-Old and the Champion Five-Year-Old.

The ﬁve-year-old champion will receive the Henson Challenge Cup.

The Alwyn Varley Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the owner of the highest-placed horse in the Four-Year-Old Final, providing they are also the breeder of the horse.

In each class, a rosette will be awarded by Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain to the owner of the highest-placed horse sired by an SHB(GB) Graded Stallion, provided it ﬁnishes in the top 10 places.

In each class, a rosette will be awarded by British Breeding to the owner and the breeder of the highest-placed British-bred horse, providing it ﬁnishes in the top 10 places.

SPONSORS OF THE Burghley Young Event Horse Series

FIVE-YEAR-OLD FINAL

No / Horse

Owner / Rider

101 / CYPERNO MB Z

Veronika Delicata/Willa Newton

102 / OXFORD II

Sex / Hgt Dam / Sire / Dam Sire / Studbook

G / 16.1

Rider / JP Sheffield G / 16.2

103 / NERO 604

Rider / Storm Straker

104 / ODYNNE DE JEU

Pammy Hutton / Tom Rowland

105 / CLUB CLASS

Mary Tweddle, Diedre Johnston, Lady Milnes / Ros Canter

106 / A TO Z II

Jan Ball / Robyn Gray

107 / KINGSWOOD

Nicky Hanbury / Morgan Wyatt

108 / LA BELLE AU BOIS

Laura Davis / Sam Gillespie

109 / ON A PROMISE Rider / Joy Rushton

110 / ZEUS COUTURE

Krista Brown / Jack Mantel

111 / HK 18

Dibble Syndicate / Indie VaughanJones

112 / FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD

Julie Kay / Willa Newton

113 / BARTENDER II

Rider, Carmen Pierce & Lindsey Gordon / Hannah Bate

114 / SIMPLY HERO

Alison Donaldson / Emma Carmichael

115 / CLINTON’S CASANOVA

Julian Podger / Emily Young Jamieson

116 / ROCK FESTIVAL

Hugh Douglas / Ellen Douglas

117 / S.H.E ROWENA CADE

Lizzie Blair, Patricia Laws & Rider / Dani Evans

118 / LONDOLOZI

Rider / JP Sheffield

119 / ABYDOS

Victoria Straker / Storm Straker

120 / ECHO COVE

Georgina Stoddart & Rider / Eliza Bell

121 / INDIGO BLUE

Janene Maxwell & Jean Johnstone / Clarke Johnstone

122 / ASHWOOD RIO

Sharon O’Connor / Ciara O Connor

G / 17.1

G / 16.2

G / 17.1

G / 16.2

M / 16

Zypern / Cornet Obolensky / Quidam De Revel

Chanel E / Chapeau TN / Ginus / KWPN

Belise / Now or Never M / Indoctro

Idonnee De Jeu / Escamillo / De Niro

Guetera Annie Clover / Diarado / Newmarket Venture / SHBGH

Annie Anshan / Cevin Z / Anshan / SHBGB

Loulou / Diarado / Classic Cliche / AES

Galwaybay Alma / Le Prince Des Bois / Cobra / AES

M / 17 Karoline / Cantona TN / Spiros Z / AES

G / 16.3

G / 16.2

S / 16.2

G / 16.3

G / 16.2

M / 16.2

G / 16.2

G / 16.3

G / 16.2

G / 16.3

G / 16.2

Geliginia / Eros RT / Whistler / SHBGB

Vera Eleen / Cobra 18 / KarandaSJ / ISH

Dorianna / Livello / Quarz

Barones / Herald 3 / Concorde / AES

Chippys Hero / Island Commander / Chippison / ISH

Hauptstutbuch As di Angelic / Clinton’s Heart / As Di Villagana

Ballymurphy Ailibh / Pointillste / Golden Master / ISH

S.H.E la petite fille / Irco Mena / Singular LS La Silla / SWA

Ouvertuere / Lewine / Alcatraz / Hols

Dianka F / Askari / Diarano

Tattymulmona Tommy / Echonix / Heritage Fortunas / ISH

SPM Dolly Blue / Glasgow Van’t Merelsnest BWP / Diarado / NZ

Pikeur / Dignified Can’t Zrogvliet / Ramiro B

FIVE-YEAR-OLD FINAL

No / Horse

Owner / Rider

123 / WOODBUC FOREVER

Jo Milnes / Charlotte Donald

124 / DAVINCI I

Rider / Willa Newton

125 / SPINK PILOT II

Eleanor Cursham, Karen Brromhead & Rider / Simon Grieve

126 / COLTENDER CRUISE

Fiona & Simon Blake / Ben Way

127 / VANIR CAMIRO

Trevor Dickens / Max Warburton

128 / MOUNTGABLE INDEPENDENT

Roxburghe Eventing & Barratt

Eventing / Bella Innes Ker

129 / OLDROCK AMY

Tina Mosvold / Austin O’Connor

130 / OXER

Sam Gillespie, Christine Baxter, Kevin & Sarah Gillespie / Sam Gillespie

131 / OMHS COOLEY

Emma Lavelle / Emily Young Jamieson

132 / GRENANNANSTOWN

DONNACHA DUSTY

Chris & Jane Makin / Holly Woodhead

133 / BROOKFIELD ROYALE LOVE

John & Chloe Perry & Alison Swinburn / Piggy March

134 / FIORANO

Rider / JP Sheffield

135 / NERO D’AVOLA

Adam Harvey / Roberto Scalisi

136 / COLLEGE VIEW CUBA

Richard & Sarah Jewson / Dani Evans

137 / OBAMA

The Obama Syndicate / Willa Newton

138 / MADGESLANE HARRIOT

Max Warburton & Rider / Susie Berry

139 / VRAIMENT KRYSTEL V

OVERIS Z

Rider / Alexander Whewall

140 / O-STAR

Iain & Sarah St John / Tom Bird

141 / OSCAR

Gwen Meacham & Heather Bell / Michael Jackson

142 / MGH LET’S FLY

Elizabeth Murdoch / Kristina Cook

Sex / Hgt

G / 17.1

G / 16.2

G / 16.1

M / 16.3

Dam / Sire / Dam Sire / Studbook

Riverhead Midsummer / Forinth / Wikefield Grane Viking / SHBGB

Bel-Air / Diego de Semilly / Landos

Spink Princess / O Piloth / Shenendoah Princess Holly / ISH

Kilcannon Quality Cruise / Colandro / OBOS Quality / ISH

Vanir Kamira / Jaguar Mail / Camiro de Haar Z / SHBHB

Sandrasini / Sligo Candy Boy / Sandro Boy / ISH

Don Coen / Sligo Candy Boy / Master Imp / ISH

M / 16 Eberlina / Chapeau TN / Clinton / KWPN

G / 16.2

G / 17.1

G / 16.1

Celesistial up too / Siec Livello / Ard vdl Douglas / ISH

Grennanstown Quality Cruise / Imnotafraid Fortuna / Dallas VDL / ISH

Kealanine Dreamer / Fruits of Love / West Coast Cavalier / ISH

G / 17 The Countess II / Numero Uno / Rainbow High / SHBGB

G / 17

G / 16.3

G / 16.1

M / 16.2

M / 17.1

M / 16.2

G / 16.2

Crystal Speed / Nartago / Canabis Z

Melissa / Cobra / Qredo de Paulstra / AES

Gerry / Maestro VD Bisschop / Voltaire / AES

Madgeslane Harley / HHS Cornet / Harlequin du Carel / ISH

Aruba Van Overis Z / Vingino / Amoroso Van De Helle

K’s Choice / Amadeo Van ‘T Vossenhof / Arezzo VDL / KWPN

Flair / Kitt SB / Quasimodo VD Molendreef / KWPN

G / 17 Beatrix / Chacfly PS / Sydney / AES

FOUR-YEAR-OLD FINAL

No / Horse

Owner / Rider Sex / Hgt

151 / MR FURY

Tony Wise & Lady Clarendon / Andrew James

152 / SHE’S-A’LOT

Rider / Emma Hyslop-Webb

153 / CAMIRA DE MADFORD

G / 17

/ 16.1

Dam / Sire / Dam Sire / Studbook

Still Dreaming / Sir Shutterfly / Singspiel

Colina / Fire and Ice J / Collin L

Clare Crocker & Anna Johannson / Anna Johannson M / 16 Amber / Camiro De Haar Z / Sydney / AES

154 / HE’S MINT

Rider & Carole Kirkham / Anna Kirkham G / 16.2

155 / TOP LOCKED HEART

Rick & Jo Hampton / Becky Hartley

156 / COUNT TO TEN

Helen Bell / Charlotte Donald

157 / FGF VINO

Joscelyn Rosenbery / Ben Way

158 / CARRICKVIEW COLMONELL

Manon McNiece & Carol Owne / Charlotte Parry-Ashcroft

159 / FAERLIE ESSENTIAL

/ 16.2

Kilbaha Clover / Cormint / White Clover / IHR

Top Bright Star / Heart Throb / Devious Diamond

/ 16.2 My Turn / Contendro / Stravinsky / SHBGB

/ 16.1

Katebird / Cevin Z / Dark Angel / SHBGB

G / 17 Scattery Diamond / Cormint / Master Imp / ISH

Fiona Bell / Emma Carmichael G / 16.2

160 / BGK THIRD TIME LUCKY

Rider & Miriam O’Donnell / Christine O’Donnell G / 16.1

161 / CRACKINGTON

Bryony Holloway / Michael Jackson

162 / CONTEH

Susie Brankin, Clive Stoddart & Rider / Eliza Bell

163 / PURPLE RAIN

Susie Berry & Rider / Max Warburton

164 / PRINCESS PEONY

Christine Kirk / Emma Williams

165 / HHE COMILFO SUPREME

HHE Sport Horses / Harry Horgan

166 / GREANNANSTOWN

SARAHS LADY

Chris & Jane Makin / Holly Woodhead

167 / KILCANNON PHOENIX

Liz Dutton / Andrew James

168 / BORRIS CHACOA TIME

Richard Webb / Emma Hyslop-Webb

169 / BILLY EVERYTHING

Chris Warren / Isabelle Cook

170 / ADONIS COUTURE

Krista Brown / Jack Mantel

ESI Falsterbo / Primitive Faerie Tale / Sparacus TN / AES

AFS Juno / Vittorio / Puissance / ISH

G / 16.1 I-Casallvana / Crack / Casall

G / 16.2

M / 16.1

G / 16.1

M / 16.1

G / 16.1

M / 16.1

Hera / Contendro I / Heraldik xx / SHBGB

Cassala / Poker De Mariposa TN / Casall / KWPN

Floral Countess / Uthopia / Floriscount / KWPN

Chacoa Diamond / Comilfo Plus Z / Chacoa / ISH

Greannastown Maxine Cruise / Dodarde E Z / Ballycapple Breeze / ISH

Kilcannon Quality Cruise / Tyson / OBOS Quality / SHBGB

First Time / Chacoa / Lancelot / ISH

What Ever / Eldorardo Van De Zeshoek / Darco / AES

G / 17 De Nina / Joris Couture / De Niro / SHBGB

FOUR-YEAR-OLD FINAL

No / Horse

Owner / Rider

171 / STONEHALL MR CRUISE

David Howden / Jemima Howden

172 / MILLFIELD DIVINITY

Annie Kirkham / Anna Kirkham

173 / CLASSICALS JERPOINT WILL

Georgie & Steve Jones / John Tilley

174 / FLO CORMINT

Mr J Willis & Mr C Harris / Max Forster

175 / VIVA LA MIND

Caroline Kitching / Charlotte Donald

176 / RENKUM CELESTE

Phip Whitehead & Janet Whitehead / Muzi Pottinger

177 / POLLAN HASSEBERG

Jane Ross / Olivia Minihane

178 / HVL LIMITED

Lucy McMillan / Emma Carmichael

179 / BUZZ ALONG

Sarah Judge / Rebecca Crosbie Starling

180 / THE CHOSEN ONE

Clemmie Fraser / Michael Jackson

181 / MCG CORNET

Susie Berry & Rider / Max Warburton

182 / CORTADA

Jo Clevely / Willa Newton

183 / MUSICAL YOUTH

Helen Lloyd & Michael Herrington / Alex Postolowsky

184 / QUANTUM MARCH

Lady Gillian Aldous, Ann Tolhurst & March Stud / Piggy March

185 / PHARREL VAN DE WATERMOLEN

Sam Jimmison & Jan Greve / Samantha Jimmison

186 / RUM N’ REGGAE

Penny Cabourne / Alice Griffin

STEWARDS

Cindy Henson

Jane Strawson

Liz Murfitt

Pauline Brownlow

Sex / Hgt Dam / Sire / Dam Sire / Studbook

G / 16.1 ? / Numero Cruise / Voss / IHR

M / 16 Continuation / Diarado / Contender / AES

G / 16.2

G / 16.1

M / 16.1

G / 16.2

Jerpoint Mist / HHS Cornet / Clover Man / ISH

Castleroche Miami / Cormint / Aldatus Z / ISH

Dolce Gabbana EMK / SSF Romeo / Demonstrator / AES

Renkums Coevers Beach / Baloubet Junior Z / Renkum Off-Centre

Cila Fortuna / Apardi / Verdi / KWPN

G / 17 Highland Looks / Orestus / Lux Z / ISH

G / 16.2

M / 16.1

G / 16.1

G / 16.2

G / 16.1

G / 16.2

Biniarroca / Gemini’s Classic Opera / Alfora / GB

The Magic One / Calibre Royal / Jaguar Mail / AES

Carrow Kannan / Glynwood Cornet / Kannan / ISH

R-Coffee Time / Acodetto / Calando I

Tawaasul / Fountain of Youth / Haafhd

Electra III / Verdi / Connor / Holst

Jekatinka W / King Kolibri / Quint / KWPN

Ballybay Lady / Party Trick / / SHBGB

Claire Chandler

Evie Mitchell

Lucy Moore

Evie Lee

Poppy Wainwright

Deidre Johnson

Jane Knight

Victoria Stamp

Sarah Robertson

Heather Phillips

Sophie Hunt

Camilla Murdoch

Judy Turner

BRITISH BREEDING STALLION PARADE

Friday 12.45pm, House Arena

CATHERSTON OAKLEY

Studbook: SHB(GB)

Graded: SHB(GB)

Height: 16.2HH (165CMS)

Stud Fee: £600

Owner: Catherston Stud

Standing: Catherston Stud & West Kington Stud

Website: www.catherstonstud.com

Email: enquiries@catherstonstud.com

Phone: 01264 782716

DIACONDRIK

Studbook: AES

Graded: AES

Height: 16.1HH (165CMS)

Stud Fee: £750 + VAT

1. Catherston Oakley

2. Comfort

3. Diacondrik

4. Headleys Deluze

5. Hearnesbrook New Moon

6. Jamhoori

COMFORT

Studbook: OLDENBURG

Graded: AES / SHB(GB) / OS

Height: 16.2HH (165CMS)

Stud Fee: £850 + VAT

Owner: Caunton Manor Stud

Standing: Caunton Manor Stud

Website: www.cauntonmanorstud.com

Email: victoria@cauntonmanorstud.com

Phone: 07966 507 205

Owner: Caunton Manor Stud

Standing: Caunton Manor Stud

Website: www.cauntonmanorstud.com

Email: victoria@cauntonmanorstud.com

Phone: 07966507205

HEADLEYS DELUZE

Studbook: Holstein

Graded: AES Approved

Height: 16.2hh/168cm

Stud Fee: £850 no vat

Owner: Jessica Spalding

Standing: Stallion AI Services

Website: mickleholmestud.com

Email: mickleholmestud@gmail.com

Phone: 07545 882 183

HEARNESBROOK NEW MOON

Studbook: Connemara

Graded: BCPS / SPSS

Height: 14.1/145cm

Stud Fee: £400 + vat

Owner: West Kington Stud

Standing: West Kington Stud

Website: www.westkingtonstud.co.uk

Email: manager@westkingtonstud.co.uk

Phone: 01249 782 050

JAMHOORI

Studbook: SHB(GB)

Graded: SHB(GB)

Height: 16.2hh/168cm

Stud Fee: £600 + vat (2023 price)

Owner: West Kington Stud

Standing: West Kington Stud

Website: www.westkingtonstud.co.uk

Email: manager@westkingtonstud.co.uk

Phone: 01249 782 050

PENNINEVIEW SILVER CONCORDE

Studbook: SHB(GB)

Graded: SHB(GB)

Height: 16.2hh/168cm

Stud Fee: £650

Owner: Lucy & Chris Thompson

Standing: Clarendon Stud

Website: www.clarendonstud.uk

Email: info@clarendonstud.uk

Phone: 07715 115 164 / 07808 293 847

SPEARMAN LANCER

Studbook: AES

Graded: AES

Height: 16.2hh/168cm

Stud Fee: £750

Owner: Stallion AI Services

Standing: Stallion AI Services

Website: www.stallionai.co.uk

Email: office@stallionai.com

Phone: 01948 666295

TIMOLIN

Studbook: BWBS

Graded: BWBS / SHB(GB)/ AES / BHHS

Height: 16.3HH (170CMS)

Stud Fee: £1200 inc VAT

Owner: Catherston Stud

Standing: Catherston Stud, Croft Farm, Hampshire. SO20 8HX

Website: www.catherstonstud.com

Email: enquiries@cauntonmanorstud.com

Phone: 01264 782716

TOMATILLO

Studbook: Part Bred Arab Studbook

Graded: SHB(GB)

Height: 16.0hh/163cm

Stud Fee: £800 no vat

Owner: Hon Finn Guinness

Standing: Biddesden Stud

Website: www.biddesdenstud.co.uk

Email: finn.guinness@biddesdenstud.co.uk

Phone: n/a

BRITANNIA’S MAIL

Studbook: AES/SHB(GB)

Graded: AES & SHB(GB) Approved

Height: 16.1hh / 165cms

Stud Fee: £800 + vat

Owner: Lucinda Fredericks

Standing: Lucinda Fredericks Eventing/Tomlinson Equine

Email: office@lucindafredericks.com info@tomlinsonequine.co.uk

Phone: 01666 880 236 / 07909 910 097

The BSPS are delighted to have a major Final at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials for the Gold Cup Competition

Many of our leading riders, past and present, started their equestrian career within the Society and include Ros Canter, Laura Collett, Chris Hunnable, Nicola Wilson, Tor Brewer, Alex Postolowsky, Sophie How and Sophie Beaty, all members of successful GB medal winning teams.

In addition, Charlotte Dujardin, Nick Schofield, Jamie Osborne, Scott Dixon and young show Jumper, Emily Ward, all started their Equestrian career competing in BSPS classes.

There will be three classes for plaited ponies ranging from 133cm to 153 cm with children aged between 12 and 20 years old.

Competitors will ride a Dressage Test, prior to moving onto Performance WSP judged by Mrs Anthea Derby cross-

country style fences, afterwards, the ponies are judged on their gallop.

Each pony height section will culminate in a showjumping finale which will include a joker fence for extra bonus points.

In addition there is a Lead Rein Working Sports Pony Class

which is a stepping stone for children aged five years to nine years to learn to jump.

Qualification has been gained through for these classes at the BSPS Winter, Scottish, Belsay Horse Trials, Pony Club Eventing Championships and Summer Championships.

Sunday 8 September, House Arena

SUNDAY MAIN ARENA

Shetland Pony Grand National at 9.30am Saturday and 1pm Sunday

The Shetland Pony Grand National raises money each year for a nominated charity. This year they are raising money for the Bob Champion Cancer Trust, founded by the cancer survivor and former Grand National-winning jockey after whom it is named.They do this by taking a team of children aged between 8-14 years old and Shetland ponies to different venues across the UK.

11.30am – Retirement of Atticus, Household Division Charger, ridden by senior British Army Officers on parade during great occasions of State. After 14 years of loyal and distinguished service, Atticus is retiring into the expert care of The Horse Trust.

Parade of the Fitzwilliam Hounds at 3.15pm

After the conclusion of the showjumping, Burghley’s packed stands never fail to give a huge welcome to the wonderful hounds of the Fitzwilliam (Milton) Hunt as they parade, under the charge of huntsman Shaun Parish and whipper-in Jake Whalley. This year they are joined in the Main Arena by the huntsmen of five neighbouring packs – Sam Jones of the Cottesmore, James Finney of the Belvoir, Aidan Beaney of the Quorn, Harry Beeby of the Fernie and Lewis Chutter of the Pytchley with Woodland.

1.15pm – William Fox Pitt Retirement Ceremony

William Fox-Pitt retires from top-level eventing with an unparalleled record. He has won Burghley six times - more than any other rider - on six different horses (Chaka 1994, Highland Lad 2002, Ballincoola 2005, Parkmore Ed 2007, Tamarillo 2008, Parklane Hawk 2011), and numbers 14 CCI5* victories among his more than 50 three-day event wins. We are delighted that William, his wife Alice and their four children are here this weekend so that we can acknowledge the great contribution which he has brought to the sportand which we look forward to him continuing as a coach and mentor.

3.30pm – Paris Olympic Gold Medal Winners Parade It has been a golden summer for British eventing, with the British team winning gold at the Paris Olympics and retaining the title they took in Tokyo three years ago. We welcome Laura Collett – who also won individual bronze in Paris, Tom McEwen and Ros Canter to Defender Burghley so that we can show our appreciation for their achievements, and the great efforts of their owners, grooms and British Equestrian support staff, and celebrate with them.

Times subject to change

THE SEIB INSURANCE BROKERS RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE

A very welcome return of the always popular SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier

The SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier has been held in the Main Arena on the final day of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials since 2012. This class is tremendously popular with both competitors and spectators alike.

This year, at Defender Burghley, Racehorse to Riding Horse welcomes Mr Philip Hilton as conformation judge, with Michaela Bowling and Jill Wormall carrying out ride-judging duties.

The Defender Burghley qualifier provides the last opportunity of 2024 for two competitors to qualify for the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Championship at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). The class is open to thoroughbreds that have raced on the Flat, in National Hunt races or in Point to Points.

Above: 2023 SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse winners Thea Geake and Qulinton Left: 2018 winner Lizzie Harris on Wild West

Sunday 8 September, Main Arena

550 – A CHEAP THRILL (IRE)

Owned by Gemma Hogg, ridden by Kierra Hammond, North Yorkshire

This 7-year-old bay gelding was in training with Micky Hammond and was bred by Geraldine O’Mahony. A Cheap Thrill ran 23 times under National Hunt rules and was unplaced in each of his starts.

551 – AFRICAN JAZZ (IRE)

Owned & ridden by Abi Sole, Norfolk

This 9-year-old bay gelding was owned by Godolphin and trained by Charlie Appleby, he won twice on the track and earned a career total of £15,321. Abi took 3rd place in the 2018 HOYS Racehorse to Riding Horse final with another Godolphin horse, Hero Worship.

552 – ALMUTAHAM (USA)

Owned by Laura Foot, ridden by Emma Butterworth, Yorkshire

This 17-year-old dark bay gelding won twice and was placed from 32 starts on the flat and over hurdles. He earned a career total of £7,861.

553 – ALRIGHT CHIEF (IRE)

Owned & ridden by Pamela Evason, Cheshire

This 12-year-old bay gelding by Daylami won and was placed over fences, hurdles and in Point to Points. He earned a career total of £8,659.

554 – BLAZE OF HEARTS (IRE)

Owned & ridden by Alex Humphreys, Berkshire

This 11-year-old bay gelding was bred by the Camogue Stud. He was trained by Dean Ivory and ran 27 times on the flat during his career. He won four times and finished his career earning £19,981.

555

– CAROLES DESTRIER (GB)

Owned & ridden by Maisie Bush, Somerset

This 16-year-old bay gelding by Kayf Tara was in training with Neill Mulholland, he ran 36 times under National Hunt rules and won 8 starts and £187,587 in prize money.

556

– COGRYHILL (IRE)

Owned & ridden by Sarah-Jane Denny, North Yorkshire

This 14-year-old dark bay gelding ran under National Hunt Rules and in Point to Points, he won three times in total and earned £22,355 in prize money.

557–

EDMUND (IRE)

Owned by Shelley Greenwood, ridden by Georgina Wilkes, Norfolk

This 17-year-old bay gelding by Indian was in training with Ann Hamilton. He ran 34 times under National Hunt rules, winning six times and £37,145 in prize money. He was bred by Raymond Murphy and last ran in 2017.

558 – FALLOWAY DUBREAU (FR)

Owned & ridden by Eve Nicholls, Gloucestershire

This 9-year-old black gelding was trained by Fergal O’Brien. He ran several times in National Hunt races and Point to Points. He was placed once in a Point to Point.

559

– FIRST CLASS RETURN (IRE)

Owned & ridden by Alisha Evans, Hertfordshire

This 11-year-old bay gelding ran and won over both fences and hurdles. He won three times in total earning £23,097 on the racecourse.

560

– GEORGE SQUARE (IRE)

Owned & ridden by Kelly Guillambert, Suffolk

This 6-year-old bay gelding was in training with Danny Brooke where he ran once on the flat without success. George Square and Kelly took second in the class in 2023. Kelly is a former pro flat jockey and now works as a racing secretary.

561 – GLEN FORSA (IRE)

Owned by Rebecca Sumner, ridden by Lizzie Harris, Leicestershire

This 12-year-old bay gelding by Mahler was in training with Max Comley. He ran 23 times under National Hunt rules, winning five times and £62,448 in prize money. He was bred by Jonathan Deacon.

562

– GENTLEMAN AT ARMS (IRE)

Owned by Diana Gardiner, ridden by Harriet Edmunds, Bedfordshire

This 7-year-old grey gelding ran on the flat and

under National Hunt rules. He won six starts and placed several times netting £91,094 prize money.

563

– GREYLIFE (GB)

Owned by Louise Todd, ridden by Kirstin Mellor, Surrey

This 18-year-old grey gelding won over fences during his racing days and was in training with Laura Morgan earning around £22,000 in prize money. Kirstin and Grey Life qualified for the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse HOYS finals in 2023.

564

– HALLYS KITCHEN (GB)

Owned & ridden by Samantha Hunt, Lincolnshire 12-year-old bay mare, Hallys Kitchen was in training with Justin Landy during her racing days. She ran several times without success and was bred by the Goldford Stud in Cheshire.

565 – HAUT BAGES (FR)

Owned & ridden by Megan Hardman, Suffolk

This French bred 12-year-old bay gelding, Haut Bages won both on the flat and in Pont to Points. He was trained by both Oliver Sherwood and Edward Turner during his racing days.

566 – MARSELAN (IRE)

Owned & ridden by Amii Hardie, Yorkshire

This 6-year-old dark bay gelding was in training with Paul Midgley during his racing days. He had 21 starts on the flat and won twice earning a total of £11,987.

567

– MIGRATION (IRE)

Owned by Georgina and Anthony Andrews, ridden by Hannah Horton, Hampshire

This 8-year-old dark bay gelding was in training with David Menuisier, he ran 22 times on the flat and won over £200,000 prize money from five wins and several placings. Gifted to The Andrews and Hannah by the Gail Brown Racing Syndicate.

568

– PLAYMAKER (IRE)

Owned & ridden by Mairi Wilson, South Yorkshire

This 12-year-old bay gelding was in training with Charlie Appleby for Godolphin during his racing days. He had two starts on the flat and was unplaced.

569 – SECRET NUMBER (GB)

Owned by Antony Procter and ridden by Hannah Thompson, Suffolk

This 14-year-old bay gelding by Raven’s Pass is a former Godolphin horse, he won over £500,000 on the racecourse. Hannah works as a Stud Hand.

570

– SHIFT THE BLAME (GB)

Owned and ridden by Louisa Simpson, Lincolnshire

This 10-year-old bay mare ran once on the all-weather without success. She was trained by Jimmy Fox.

571 – SILVER TICKET (IRE)

Owned by Jane Moore and ridden by Glen Gains, Surrey

This 13-year-old grey gelding was in training with Laura Mongan and was bred by Cornelius Walsh, he ran 12 times under National Hunt rules and came third once, winning a career total of £1,177. He last ran in 2019.

572 – SWIFT ENCOUNTER (IRE)

Owned & ridden by Charlotte Morrisson, Yorkshire

15-year-old bay gelding, Swift Encounter was in training with Ann Duffield, he was bred by Colm McEvoy and ran ten times on the flat winning once for total career earnings of £3,429.

573 – WHITE FEATHER (GB)

Owned by Jill Cogdon, ridden by Sam Cogdon, Tyne and Wear

This 9-year-old chestnut gelding was in training with Jo Hughes. He had 13 starts on the flat and was placed several times earning a total of £12,193.

574 - WONGA SWINGER (GB)

Owned & ridden by Tori Thomas, Cardiff

This 14-year-old bay gelding was in training with Sam Thomas. He won twice over hurdles earning a career total of £7,759. Wonga Swinger and Tori were placed 2nd in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse HOYS Championship in 2023.

“ HE LOVED THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT”

The man who first hosted Burghley Horse Trials was himself a multiple Olympian with a passion for sport, finds Lucy Higginson

As riders and media arrive at Burghley still abuzz with the excitement of Paris, it’s remarkable to think that a century ago, another Paris Olympian arrived back home to Burghley.

David, Lord Burghley (later sixth Marquis of Exeter), contested the Paris games of 1924 to run in the 110m hurdles — the same man who first hosted the Horse Trials in 1961. Then just a 19-year-old undergraduate at Cambridge, Lord Burghley did not progress beyond

the opening round in Paris. But four years later, he took gold in Amsterdam in the 400m hurdles, and added team silver as a member of Britain’s four by 400m relay at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. Even more remarkably, Lord Burghley was by that time a serving MP, and was granted a leave of absence from Parliament to compete at the Games.

The 400m is renowned as a brutal distance. So where did his athleticism come from?

“That’s a mystery,” says his daughter, Burghley Horse Trials Vice President Lady Victoria Leatham. “They were high hurdles too – and he was only just over 6ft. His parents were very surprised by it all,” she confirms. “When he won his gold in Amsterdam in ‘28 he got a terse telegram from his father – ‘Everyone at Burghley very proud’.”

Lord Burghley’s achievements are celebrated in the house in the Olympic Corridor leading to the

Lord Burghley with 1963 Burghley winner Harry Freeman-Jackson and St Finbarr

Great Hall, which displays his medals, running spikes and more. But his story was also referenced in the Oscar-winning film, Chariots of Fire, with Lord Burghley very much the inspiration for the character of Lord Lindsay.

Lord Burghley declined an invitation to be a consultant for the film, given the numerous historical facts that were distorted for the sake of the narrative. But the famous scene in which Paris 100m champion Harold Abrahams beats Lord Lindsay in a race around the Great Court of Trinity College Cambridge is inspired by historical fact. In fact, it was Lord Burghley who achieved this, racing only the bell rather than anyone else – the first person to manage it – though he

was great friends with Harold Abrahams, who is a central character of the film – “a very nice man who came to stay with us a lot,” remembers Lady Victoria.

Although Lord Burghley did not train at home with glasses of champagne balanced on each hurdle, as Lord Lindsay does in the film, he did famously put matchboxes on top of each hurdle to help him clear them at the right height. “He was a very diffident character and just got on and did it,” says Lady Victoria.

Equestrianism was another abiding passion, she remembers: “He absolutely loved horses, and started hunting harriers when he was about nine. He and the underkeeper would go out together and hunt. He rode in point-to-

points too, though was never a particularly skilled rider – always with a very long rein and stirrups –I’m not quite sure how he managed to get round a point-to-point.”

Becoming a Master of Foxhounds was a natural step, becoming MFH of a range of packs before moving to Burghley upon the death of his father and starting a pack there.

Burghley first hosted the now legendary trials on behalf of Harewood House which had to relocate its own event owing to foot and mouth concerns.

As an ardent equestrian, the late Queen Elizabeth attended numerous times – and the Burghley archives contain her humourous hand-written thank you letter to Lord Burghley after an

Lord Burghley’s sporting achievements are celebrated in the Olympic Corridor leading to the Great Hall

A renowned athlete, Lord Burghley won 400m hurdles Gold in the 1928 Olympics

emotionally exhausting few days watching Princess Anne become European Champion in 1971.

Burghley is now considered by many to be the world’s ultimate Horse Trial, testing riders like no other venue with the Park’s natural topography, old turf and unerring quest for excellence.

That Lord Burghley should leave such an enduring legacy is unsurprising, for he became an important figure in sports administration, his interest in politics and sports frequently overlapping. Serving as president of the Amateur Athletics Association (AAA) for 40 years, he was also president of the IAAF Olympic Committee for 48 years until his death in 1981. But he was most proud of the role he played in bringing the 1948 Olympics to London, as chairman of the Organising Committee. With many materials in short supply after the war, these Games were known as the ‘make do and mend’

Games but London pulled it off to huge acclaim.

“He was immensely well in with people like steel manufacturers after the War – which would have helped him to source things like clinker for the athletics track – and a great organiser,” explains Lady Victoria. “He loved the Olympic movement more than anything and saw those Olympics as being almost the highlight of his life; he felt very vindicated about how well it turned out.”

We can only imagine how proud Lord Burghley would have been to see the Horse Trials thriving as a world-famous event, and to see newly crowned champions and so many other Olympians competing here this year. Having won two Olympic medals, been pivotal to Britain hosting the 1948 Games, founded one of the world’s greatest Horse Trials and served his country both on the international sporting stage and as an MP, Burghley is certainly very proud of him.

Lord Burghley in numbers

19 when he competed in Paris 1924

2 Olympic medals won –gold and silver

4 Olympic Games contested

1 Olympics as chair of the Organising Committee

40 years as president of the AAA

Lord Burghley hosting HM The Queen and Princess Margaret at Burghley

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TOM TALKS

We spoke to Joules Founder, Tom Joule to get the lowdown on the last 12 months, insight into the new autumn collection and the exciting launch of Joules Home.

I NTERVIEWER:

It’s been a year since you were ‘back in the saddle’ at Burghley. How have the last 12 months been?

TOM JOULE:

any environment. As with our clothing collections, we consider every element from colour palette and print, to where we can set ourselves apart from other brands by oﬀering a unique design perspective.

It’s been very exciting being back in the business. There’s such a sense of community at Joules and the bond has certainly strengthened over the last few months. Everyone has been pulling in the same direction and we are truly back as a design-led business, focussing on our customers and all they expect from us.

INTERVIEWER:

You’ve just launched your autumn campaign ‘There’s Nothing Cooler Than Country’. Can you tell us about it?

TOM JOULE:

This is a collection that reflects British style and heritage with a well-travelled twist. We’ve drawn on a wealth of different influences from all over the world. Details, prints and colours have all been inspired by distant lands. But as always there are quite a few nods to the equestrian world, too.

INTERVIEWER:

What three things can we expect from the collection?

TOM JOULE:

Quality with impeccable attention to detail, tastefully considered products for time-off moments, and value for money. Quality because we consider every single thing about a garment. The fit, fabric, detail and of course, where an item will be worn. Products for timeoff moments, because I always say, we don’t only design what you wear, we design for the life you live. And value for money because what you’ll pay for an item of Joules clothing will be worth it. Whether it’s a t-shirt or a tweed jacket, our prices represent amazing value.

INTERVIEWER:

Joules is bringing a home collection to Burghley for the ﬁ rst time. Tell us more…

TOM JOULE:

We’ve designed homeware for a few years, but this is the ﬁ rst season that our collection feels truly wellrounded. It includes sofas, lighting, wallpaper, paint, rugs and more. We work really closely with a number of partners that share the same values - quality, nostalgia, and a love for the countryside. They are all truly experts in their ﬁelds, and help us create pieces that will bring a country home aesthetic to

INTERVIEWER:

We can’t believe Joules is 35 this year, happy birthday!

TOM JOULE:

Thank you. I can’t believe it either. I think we ﬁ rst had a stand at Burghley back in 1991 and have been here every year since. Apart from the foot and mouth, and pandemic years. Burghley seems like the perfect place to have a little more fun and mention our 35th as like anything, celebrating is better with friends, both old and new.

INTERVIEWER:

Why should we visit your stands this year?

INTERVIEWER:

As we’ve already touched on, a great new autumn collection, a new campaign that really leans into our country heritage and rural roots, and the launch of our exciting new homeware. We’ll also be bringing a rugby game which is great fun and oﬀers some lighthearted competition. And last but not least, we’ve created this year’s oﬃcial Burghley Horse Trials collection, something that we always love to do.

Joules Main Stand: Stand B2

Joules Home: Stand B17

O cial Burghley Collection: Stand A24

HEAD TO THE JOULES STAND B2 TO DISCOVER THE NEW AUTUMN COLLECTION

EXHIBITORS

The brands you can enjoy at Burghley

TRADE STANDS

3 DONKEYS A18 01837658328 www.3donkeys.co.uk

A LOVE AND A KISS D8 www.aloveandakiss.co.uk

AGRIA B34 03330 30 10 00 www.agriapet.co.uk

ALAN HILL SADDLERY D7 01278 663 777 www.richardson.co.uk

ALMOST UNWEAROUTABLE C11 www.almostunwearoutable.com

Wool shooting socks and knitwear, made in England.

ANKOLE C42 www.ankole.co.uk Premium homeware made from upcycled Ankole cow horn.

ANTHONY STEUART B10 www.anthonysteuart.com

ARCTIC CABINS P9 www.arcticcabins.co.uk

ARIAT B32 www.ariat.com

AYR EQUESTRIAN B40 www.ayrequestrian.com

BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS H9 01371 850247 www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

BARNWELL TRAILERS LTD C56 barnwelltrailers.co.uk

BATES SADDLES B27 batessaddles.co.uk

BEATRICE VON TRESCKOW C15 www.beatricevontresckow.com

BEAUMONT & BEAR C48 www.beaumontandbear.co.uk

BEDMAX H5 01668 213467 bedmaxshavings.com

BELINDA SILLARS C5 www.belindasillars.com

BIG BEAR TRAILERS - CHEVAL LIBERTE / OVERLANDER P1 01832 770 888 www.bigbeartrailers.co.uk

BOODLES A19 020 7437 5050 www.boodles.com

BRADLEYS LEATHERWORK D11 www.bradleyleatherwork.co.uk

BRAMBLECREST GARDEN FURNITURE B44 www.bramblecrest.com

BRASS TACKS G13 07545904977 www.brasstacksfittings.co.uk

BREDON HILL COUNTRY H17 01386 881688 www.bredonhillcountry.co.uk

BROCKLEHURSTS A32 01629812089 www.brocklehursts.com

The best country clothing in the country.

CAD & THE DANDY C23 www.cadandthedandy.co.uk

CALEDONIA PLAY G4 01577 840570 caledoniaplay.com/

Timber play equipment for schools and gardens

CARL SCARPA A16 00 353 1 8041140 www.carlscarpa.com

CHARLES FARRIS C46 charlesfarris.co.uk

CHARLEY CHAU A28 www.charleychau.com

Charley Chau makes beautiful bedding for dogs

CHAS N WHILLANS B9

CHATHAM FOOTWEAR G7 01392 822981 www.chatham.co.uk

CHEANEY SHOES LTD B20 www.cheaney.co.uk

CLARE BROWNLOW B19 07768619777 www.clarebrownlow.co.uk

CLAUDIO LUGLI C18 0208 450 1274 www.claudioluglishirts.com/

CLUB MATTERS C10 01962771275 www.clubmatters.co.uk

COBRA BELTS D1 www.cobrabelts.com

COLLIER & DOBSON C19 01425655576 www.collierdobson.com

DANIEL CRANE SPORTING

ART LTD C4

07970441792 www.danielcrane.co.uk Paintings by Daniel Crane. Commissions to order.

DAWSON OF STAMFORD LTD C2 www.dawsonofstamford.com

DEVILS EDGE SHIRT CO. C12 devilsedgeshirts.com

DEVOUCOUX D4 eu.devoucoux.com

DIGBY & LITTEN H10 digbylitten.co.uk

DISTINCTIVE GARDEN H2 www.distinctivegarden.co.uk/

DOGS & CO. H1 www.dogsandco.com/

DUBARRY LTD A5 01608677622 www.dubarry.com/

ECO VOLTZ B42 01246 240362 www.ecovoltz.co.uk

ELLA AND CHERRY A9 www.ellaandcherry.co.uk/ Ladies’clothing- Elegant styles for comfortable living

ELM OF BURFORD LTD B30 elmofburford.com

Schoffel, RM Williams, Akubra Hats, Ariat, Possum Merino

EMILY COLE ILLUSTRATIONS H12 www.emilycole.com/

EMPHASIZE G5 01708 755 756 www.emphasizefashion.com

EQUI-TREK C47 0114 288 4411 www.equitrek.com

EQUICLASS B3 01380 859954 www.equiclass.co.uk

EQUINO CHAPS D6 07979288130 www.equinochaps.com

ESTRIBOMAS LTD A8

0800 044 5208 www.estribos.co/

EUROMEC CONTRACTS TLD. B48 www.euromec.co.uk

EYE LEVEL OPTICAL H11 01304363857 maisiewilsoneyewear@outlook.com

FAIR TRADE FURNITURE B36 fairtradefurniture.co.uk

FAIRFAX & FAVOR A2 www.fairfaxandfavor.com

FENELLA DESIGN B43 www.fenelladesign.com

FINE SHOOTING ACCESSORIES B23 fineshootingaccessories.com

firepitsuk.co.uk

FOY & CO INTERIORS G3 www.foyandco.co.uk

FRAFRA BASKETS C32 07468423794 frafrabaskets.com

FREDDIE’S FLOWERS C39 020 8396 6696 www.freddiesflowers.com

FUNKY READERS C20 07984457786 www.funkyreaders.co.uk

GARDEN FURNITURE CENTRE G2 01564 793 652 www.gardenfurniturecentre.co.uk

GATECARE B49 www.gatecare.co.uk

GLADWELL & PATTERSON A25 02075845512 www.gladwellpatterson.com

GLADWELL & PATTERSON / MOLECEY MILL A27 07855 242 356 www.moleceyestates.com/

GOLDING OF NEWMARKET C7 www.goldingofnewmarket.co.uk

GRAYS 1922 LTD B29 01543 732122 grays1922.com

GROVERS OPTICS B46 01609 898098 groversoptics.com/

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION B51 03451430234 www.guidedogs.org.uk

GUINEA 1775 LTD B14 0345 319 2039 guinealondon.com

HARVEY & HAMILTON C27 www.harveyandhamilton.co.uk

HERMES A29 www.hermes.com/uk/en/

HI HO SILVER A7 01460221006 www.hihosilver.co.uk

HICKS & HIDES B8 www.hicksandhides.co.uk

HILL FARM FURNITURE A24 01636 626 063 www.hillfarmfurniture.co.uk

Bespoke kitchens, boot rooms & utilities.

HOBOKO B39 hoboko.co.uk

HOLLAND COOPER H20 www.hollandcooper.com

HORSEHAGE & MOLLICHAFF C45 www.horsehage.co.uk

HORSEWARE B7 www.horseware.com

HUGHES FRESH FRUIT LTD A42

HUNTING FOR INTERIORS C1 07515 430533 www.huntingforinteriors.co.uk

IAN GREENSITT SCULPTURE A15 07932008778 www.iangreensitt.com

IN THE SADDLE C30 01299 272 997 www.inthesaddle.com

IRIS AND MABEL C25 www.iris-and-mabel.com/ Decorative Antiques & Vintage Interiors

IRISH HORSE BOARD B25 ihb.ie/

ISFAHAN CARPET PALACE LTD C21

JACK STRAWS BASKETS G11 jackstrawsbaskets.com

JACQUES AMAND INTERNATIONAL LTD. C41 02084207110 www.jacquesamandintl.com

JAM INDUSTRIES C36 jam-industries.co.uk/

JAMES BIGGINS C17 jamesbiggins.co.uk

JESSICA MARY DESIGN C3 www.jessicamarydesign.co.uk

JOHN SINCLAIR C52 01780 765421 www.sinclairscollectables.com

JOSHUA JONES D2 01258858470 www.joshuajonesuk.com

JOULES B2 www.joules.com A British lifestyle brand with an authentic heritage.

JOULES HOME B17 www.joules.com Beautifully crafted home products with a unique touch.

JULIAN CHRISTIAN C37 01865 893940 julianchristian.co.uk

KAHO A13 www.kahoprints.com/

KAMINEE C34 07811402382 Www.kaminee.co.uk

LAND ROVER A36 www.landrover.co.uk/defender

LATHAM & TAYLOR C31 www.lathamandtaylor.co.uk

LEMIEUX B28 02380814360 www.lemieux.com

LEGACY H18 www.jewelsuk.com/

LITTLE HERO A20 07908251082 www.littlehero.london

LOAKE SHOEMAKERS H13 www.loake.co.uk/

LOOPRINTS D10 www.looprints.com

MACKENZIE & GEORGE C38 01948780734 www.mackenzieandgeorge.com

MACMASTER DESIGN A1 macmasterdesign.com/

MANTEAUX B18 www.manteaux.co.uk/ Ladies Tweed Coats, Jackets & Gilets Tailored in UK.

MARK DAVIES INJURED RIDERS FUND H3 www.mdirf.co.uk/

MELVILL AND MOON B35 07780335521 melvillandmoon.co.uk

MICHAEL MICHAUD UK LIMITED C9 01904 373 144 michael-michaud.com/

MILI FIDDLERS HAMLET C50 07971 876739 milifiddlershamlet.co.uk

MOLOH C16

01666500889 www.moloh.com

Craftsmanship & style with a dash of fun

MONARCH EQUESTRIAN LTD G1 01902 605566 www.monarch-equestrian.co.uk

MUSTO LIMITED B21 www.musto.com

MY BEST FRIENDS WARDROBE B6 www.mybestfriendswardrobe.co.uk

MY NAME’5 DODDIE A40 www.myname5doddie.co.uk

NFU MUTUAL A31 0808 296 7052 www.nfumutual.co.uk/bespoke

OAKLEY COACHBUILDERS LTD H15 01920 466781 www.oakleyhorseboxes.co.uk

PADDOCK FENCING B45 01733 270724 www.paddockfencing.com

Creating beautiful boundary’s

PEAK AND BRIM HATS H7 www.peakandbrimhats.com

POLO NECK DESIGNS C28 www.poloneckdesigns.com

POOCH AND PAWS C35 01749 326220 poochandpaws.com

Dog Teepee Beds. Designed & Made in Somerset.

PROWARE KITCHEN C22 0114 4784784 www.proware-kitchen.co.uk

QUILTER CHEVIOT - PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISERS A23 www.quiltercheviot.com

REALLY WILD CLOTHING A38 01491 352600 www.reallywildclothing.com

REBECCA PITCHER B37 www.rebeccapitcher.co.uk

RHUG WILD BEAUTY C33 01490 413000 www.rhugwildbeauty.com

ROBUSTO HOUSE B38 www.robustohouse.co.uk

RUFF AND TUMBLE C43 0333 207 9960 www.ruffandtumbledogcoats.com

RUPERT TILL A21 07921771284 www.ruperttill.com

SALLY MITCHELL FINE ARTS A4 01777 838234 www.sallymitchell.com Original paintings, prints, cards, Christmas cards and gifts.

SARAH COWARDSCULPTOR B11 sarahcoward.co.uk

SCOTTS OF THRAPSTON C40 01832 732366 www.scottsofthrapston.co.uk

SCULPTURE TO WEAR B16 01969 624949 / 07841 991230 www.sculpturetowear.co.uk

SEATON GIFTS B22 seatongifts.co.uk

SIRPLUS C8 sirplus.co.uk

SLOUCHY & SLEEP LTD T/A KEEPER B41 07891 877136 keeperclothes.com

SMART GROOMING D9 01823681076

SO COSY LTD. C13 www.socosy.co.uk

STAMFORD AUCTION ROOMS H6 www.stamfordauctionrooms.com

STAMFORD SHEPHERD HUTS C54 01476550191 stamfordshepherdhuts.com

STARTSMART B12 01749860938 www.startsmart.co.uk

STEVENSON BROTHERS H19 01233 820363 www.stevensonbros.com

STORK OF STAMFORD H16 01780 238653

SUSIE PRINGLE CASHMERE A12 susiepringle.com

SUSIE WATSON DESIGNS B4 0344 980 8185 www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk

SUZANI HOUSE A14 07817 449098

THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY A35 www.britishhorseshop.co

THE BURGHLEY COLLECTION BY JOULES A34 www.joules.com

The Official Burghley Collection by Joules.

THE BURNISHED HORSE LTD B26 0203 807 0798 www.theburnishedhorse.co.uk

THE FIELD MAGAZINE B5 www.thefield.co.uk

THE GREAT BRITISH BEE CO B1 www.greatbritishbeeco.com

THE LOG COMPANY (RICHMOND) LTD B47 www.thelogcompany.com

THE OXFORD BRUSH COMPANY B13 oxfordbrushcompany.com

THE OXFORD SHIRT CO B15 www.oxfordshirt.co.uk

THE RUTLAND BOOKSHOP A6 therutlandbookshop.com

THE SILVER STABLE H8 www.thesilverstable.co.uk

TINKER AND FIX A26 tinkerandfix.co.uk

TOM CRITCHLEY D13 07785 995349

TOM HILL SCULPTURE B31 www.tomhillsculpture.co.uk

TOM LANE C44 07527784853 www.tomlane.co

TOP SPEC F2 01845 565030 www.topspec.com

TOWNFIELDS SADDLERS LTD A30 www.townfields.com

TRISTEN MAY A33 01455 213528 www.tristenmay.co.uk

TROY LONDON C29 0203 4578549 www.troylondon.com

Uniquely British Clothing. Inspired by the Outdoors.

TWOOL A10 01364 654467 www.twool.co.uk

URCHIN CLOTHING D3 07510 710454 www.urchinclothing.co.uk Live life in colour! Always made in Britain

VOLTAIRE DESIGN A11 07384542445 www.voltairedesign.com

WACKYSOX A22 01509854010 www.wackysox.com

WHALE OF A TIME CLOTHING G9 01760755296 www.whaleofatimeclothing.com

WHITTAKER COACHBUILDERS A3 01777 839086 Whittakers.com

WINNIE MAGEE.LINEN RAIN COLLECTION C14 07710550266 www.winniemagee.com

WORLD HORSE WELFARE D5 01953 498682 www.worldhorsewelfare.org/

WORLD SECRETS C6 worldsecrets.co.uk

WYCHANGER P3 01823 672071 Wychanger.com

YORKSHIRE CLOTHING B24 www.ryedale.com

BECKFORDS RUM www.beckfordrum.com

BEENATURAL WRAPS beenaturalwraps.co.uk

BIRCHFIELD FAMILY DAIRIES birchfieldicecream.co.uk

BLUEBERRY HILL PRESERVES Blueberryhillpreserves.co.uk

BOTREE FARM LTD Botreefarm.co.uk

CHARCUTERIE HEREFORD Charcuterie-hereford.co.uk

CHOCOLATE FONDUE COMPANY

CHURTOPIA LEMONADE

CONDESSA WELSH LIQUEURS www.condessa.co.uk

CRUSTY PIE COMPANY crustypie.co.uk

CWMPISTYLL WELSH BLACK BEEF & LAMB 07792 677 471

DEMIJOHN www.demijohn.co.uk The award winning liquid deli from Scotland

EMPIRYS

FLAPJACKERY www.flapjackery.co.uk

FLINT AND FLAME 01403 740230 www.flintandflame.co.uk

FRANCINI’S COLOMBIAN COFFEE

www.francinicafedecolombia.co.uk

FURNESS FISH

01539559544

www.morecambebayshrimps.com

Morecambe Bay Potted Shrimps, Fresh seafood, Paella

GRASMERE FARM

01778 342 344

www.grasmere-farm.co.uk

GRASMERE FARM PRODUCTS

01778 342 344 www.grasmere-farm.co.uk

GREEDY GOAT greedygoat.co.uk

GWATKIN CIDER CO LIMITED gwatkincider.co.uk

HORMONY DRINKS LTD

07534698727 www.hormonydrinks.com/

HUSH HUSH CHEFS

www.hushhushchef.co.uk

IMAGINATION CHOCOLATES 07970 933169 www.imaginationchocolates.com

INVERAWE SMOKEHOUSES 01866 822 777 www.smokedsalmon.co.uk

J&S ARTISANS LTD

JIM GARRAHY’S FUDGE KITCHEN LTD www.fudgekitchen.co.uk

LAUNDE FARM FOODS www.laundefarmfoods.co.uk

LUXURY HAMPERS AND GIFTS www.luxuryhampersandgifts.co.uk

Wicker hamper baskets and gifts for all occasions

MED FINE FOOD LTD www.medfinefoods.co.uk

MELIBERRY LTD

Traditional Homemade Spanakopita, Baklava & Greek Souvlaki & Exceptional Greek Feta Cheese Salad -Horiatiki

MUNCHY SEEDS 01728 833 004 www.munchyseeds.co.uk

NEAL’S YARD DAIRY www.nealsyarddairy.co.uk

NIXON FARMS PENMINCAE WELSH BLACK BEEF AND LAMB 07811102951 www.nixonfarms.co.uk

NOVA SCOTIA FARM PRODUCE www.dishestodinefor.co.uk

PENNY LANE FUDGE CO www.pennylanefudge.co.uk

PINK AND CO DRINKS LTD englishpink.co.uk

RAISTHORPE MANOR FINE FOODS LTD www.raisthorpemanor.com

SILENT POOL DISTILLERS 01483 229136 www.silentpooldistillers.com

STRAWBERRY FAYRE (HUGHES FRESH FRUIT)

THE BLACK LIQUORICE COMPANY 01386 47819 www.blackliquoricecompany.com

THE BROWNIE COMPANY www.thebrowniecompany.co.uk

THE GIFT OF OIL www.thegiftofoil.co.uk

THE GOURMET SCOTCH EGG CO www.gormetscotchegg.co.uk

THE WHISKYMOUSE 07730059011 www.whiskymouse.com

The Whiskymouse. The finest Single Malt Whiskies

THE YOGHURT SHOPPE

WINSTON CHURCHILL VENISON 07879491181 winstonchurchillvenison.com

BURGHLEY EXHIBITION VILLAGE

AUGUSTINE JEWELS 020 3556 5780 augustinejewels.com

Luxury Jewellery

BELOUCH

BRICKS AND STITCHES www.bricksandstitches.com

BRITISH HORSE RACING AUTHORITY britishhorseracing.com

Building a brighter future for our sport, our horses and our people

BROWNE & DAUGHTERS www.browneanddaughters.com

Beautiful bespoke coats and jackets

BUCKLE & HIDE

Instagram: buckle_and_hide_uk

BURBI

07795577280

burbi.co.uk

Contemporary handcrafted sterling silver and gold jewellery

CAMPION BELL

campionbell.comsusiewilsonart.com

Brilliant bronzes, paintings, murals and trompe l’oeil

CROOTS ENGLAND

01653 698668 crootsengland.co.uk

Quality Canvas & Leather Luggage. Made in England

CROWSTICK INTERIORS

crowstickinteriors.co.uk

Crowsticks is about colour and focuses on brightening the world with cheery high quality colourful handmade items, unique and one of a kind.

EDEN GARDEN EQUIPMENT

07447512270

edengardenequipment.com

Premium Quality Garden Tools

ELEANOR CHARLES ENGLAND www.eleanorcharlesengland.co.uk

GANDERS TRAVEL

07552 198394 ganderstravel.com

Africa and Indian Ocean Travel Specialists.

GIFT-IT-2

07887576361

Giftit2.co.uk

A celebration of striking home accessories & lifestyle gifts.

GINNY D

07739258568

ginnyd.co.uk

Contemporary designer jewellery, sustainably handmade in North Yorkshire

GREEN MEADOW FURNITURE

07778460727

greenmeadowfurniture.co.uk

Deluxe Outdoor and Conservatory Furniture and Umbrellas

HICKS & BROWN

01284 598 005 hicksandbrown.com

Timeless hats & accessories

KOY CLOTHING

koyclothing.com

Classic style with an African Twist

KENTUCKY

kentucky-horsewear.comus-eneur

Professional products to protect horses and dogs. Quality and durability is our difference.

LALAND AND BO

07967092910 Lalandandbo.com

Bespoke equestrian and country themed jewellery, British made couture tweeds and accessories.

LE MIEUX LTD lemieux.com

LIVING PORTRAITS GROUP

07908 542432

livingportraits.co.uk

Specialist Dog & Equine Photographers

LOUISA MARCQ www.louisamarcq.co.uk

Drawings and prints to bring you joy.

MADE OF MORE madeofmore.co.uk

High performance, doctor-led, clinically active skincare.

MOLLY OLIVIA mollyolivia.com/

Luxury gemstone jewellery, made affordable.

MONC LONDON www.monclondon.com/ NEEM neemlondon.com

NEWMARKET 875

07375131323 newmarket875.com

Thoroughbred Quality Fashion & Lifestyle

NINA PALOMA ninapaloma.co.uk

Handcrafted illustrated ceramics inspired by nature

PATCHA 07495552875 patcha.co.uk

Upcycled fashion

PENELOPE CHILVERS

02074919555 penelopechilvers.com

British heritage brand selling timeless footwear and accessories.

PIONEROS

01491 671177

pioneros.co.uk

The finest Argentine Polo belts and leather goods

POLLY FENWICK

07951211705 pollyfenwick.com

Homewares and textiles hand blocked in Jaipur, beautiful products sourced and made specially for your home

REBEL ROSES rebelroses.co.uk/

SNOW FINEL

01962600333

snowfinel.co.uk

British made merino knitwear for active people.

SOPHIE APRIL MANN

www.sophieaprilmann.co.uk/

Hand Painted, Country Inspired Kitchen linens & tableware

SOUTH OF THE RIVER southoftheriver.co.uk/

Elevate your everyday wardrobe with our stylish pieces

STONED & WAISTED

07989562996 stonedandwaistedfashion.com

Everyday Luxury, Ladies Premium Fashion

STOREYS AND TAILS storeysandtails.co.uk/

Handmade luxury dog collars and leads

SUSEL & CO

01439741039 suselandco.com

Luxury stationery and homewares, made in the UK

THE STAMFORD NOTEBOOK

01780 762550 stamfordnotebooks.co.uk

The home of British made personalised stationery

TOP SPEC EQUINE LTD topspec.com

The UK’s favourite brand of feed balancers and quality horse feeds.

WELLBAKE LTD wellbake.co.uk

Non stick Yorkshire Puds - no hot fat!

WOW TRADE LTD

wowtrade.co.uk

Unique and wearable ladies fashion

HORSE VILLAGE

BLACKFORT EQUESTRIAN

blackfortequestrian.com

BLOOMFIELDS

www.bloomfields.co/

EQUITEX

www.equitex.co

EUROTHERAPY

www.eurotherapy.org.uk

Professional Therapy equipment designed for home use.

FELLOWES EQUINE

01487 773333

fellowesfarm.com

Cutting edge technology combined with traditional veterinary services

FLY FREE EQUINE

07533 452960 flyfreeequine.com

Manufacturer of highly effective horse care products

NAGS ESSENTIALS nagsessentials.com

NUPAFEED UK

nupafeed.co.uk

Nupafeed Superior Supplements

PM EQUESTRIAN LTD

www.pmequestrian.co.uk/

Custom, bespoke saddles and accessories

WYCHANGER LTD

wychanger.com

One of the leading UK equestrian brands retailers

COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE MARQUEE

ACRE & HOLT

www.acreholt.co.uk

British-made tweed clothing and accessories.

AMPERSAND FRAGRANCES

www.ampersandfragrances.com

British-made fine fragrances.

ANYA SUSHKO

www.anyasushko.com

Luxury leather bags and accessories, handcrafted in England.

ARLEEN WILD

www.arleenwild.co.uk

Eye-catching prints, art and homewares.

BARKWORTH REEVE

www.barkworthreeve.com

Contemporary country accessories.

BEACHBOUND CO.

www.beachboundco.com

Lifestyle clothing brand fuelled by life at the beach.

BILL BROWN BAGS

www.bill-brown.com

Handmade fabric handbags.

BROCK & MORTEN

www.brockandmorten.com

Producers of delicious rapeseed oil, mayonnaise and honey.

CAPE COVE

www.cape-cove.com

Feel good throw-on style, inspired by nature.

Antiseptic Skincare

TOUGH ON PATHOGENS, GENTLE TO SKIN

Fast acting formula for fast results

For use on all mammals, birds & reptiles

100% safe, non-toxic, no-sting

Quickly relieves, soothes & calms

Staight to use wound flush for first aid care

Safe cleansing for in ears and eyes:

Thrush/flushing abscess holes

Mud fever, cracked heels, kicks & bites & rain scald

Reliable germ preventative pre & post-surgery

Maintains healthy itch free skin

Competition Safe

MADE IN BRITAIN

Find a free bottle in the Burghley VIP Goodie Bags

Connemara Pony Sales, based in Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway, is Irelands leading and largest sale of Connemara Ponies.

HERE ARE THE DATES OF OUR NEXT SALES:

3 Day Sale

- Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th of August (over 600 entries for the August Sale)

1 Day Sale

- Sunday 22nd of September (May extend to 2 days subject to entries)

5 Day Sale

- Thursday 24th to Monday 28th of October (Over 1000 entries for the October Sale)

2 Day Sale

- Saturday 30th of November and Sunday 1st of December

For more information please visit: www.connemaraponysales.com email: info@connemaraponysales.com or call: +353 95 21861

CASHMERE & COTTON

www.cashmereandcotton.co.uk

High-quality cashmere clothing.

CAURNIE SOAPERIE www.caurnie.com

Natural skincare products.

CHANDRIKA THOMAS www.chandrikathomas.co.uk

Luxury fragrances.

CHRISTIN RANGER JEWELLERY www.christinranger.com

Stylish silver and gold jewellery.

CREATIVE DEZIGNS CLOTHING www.creativedezigns.co.uk

Ethical cotton clothing and artisan jewellery.

EM & LU www.emandlu.co.uk

Children’s nightwear, baby, and bedroom accessories.

FOX CUB & CO www.foxcubandco.co.uk/ Luxury interior fragrances.

FUNKY COUNTRY www.funkycountry.co.uk/

Home fragrances inspired by country life.

GIN IN A TIN

www.gininatin.co.uk

Bespoke collections of gin in beautiful tins.

HANNAH BOURN www.hannahbourn.com

Inspired by the connection between humans and nature.

HAVE A GANDER www.haveagander.net

Animal greeting cards and handdrawn maps.

HEATHER STOWELL

www.heather-stowell-jewellery.myshopify.com

British jewellery designer.

JANE HAIGH COUNTRY ART

www.janehaighcountryart.co.uk/ Artworks that capture the British countryside.

JUST SEVEN

www.justseven.co.uk

Beautiful hats and headwear.

KATE NEGUS

www.katenegus.com

British designed bags and lifestyle accessories.

KITBRIX

www.kitbrix.com

Smart sports luggage and duffle storage.

KITTED IN CASHMERE

www.kittedincashmere.co.uk Luxury knitwear.

LAVAN DESIGNER JEWELLERY

www.lavanjewellery.co.uk

Specialist in handmade opal, gold & silver jewellery.

MADDIE PAINTS

www.maddiepaints.co.uk/

Custom oil paintings and watercolour portraits.

PAUL HAMBLETT JEWELLERY

paulhamblett@outlook.com

Diamond and gem set precious jewellery.

PEACHY BELTS

www.peachybelts.co.uk

Italian leather belts, handmade in the UK.

PITTCH MERINO WOOL SOCKS

www.pittch.co.uk

Sustainable Merino wool socks.

ROSEHIP DESIGN

www.rosehipdesign.co.uk

Botanical print dresses, sleepwear, raincoats and accessories.

SEMON CASHMERE

www.semoncashmere.com

Luxury pure cashmere clothing.

SIMON KEMP JEWELLERS

www.simonkempjewellers.com

Unique solid silver and gold jewellery.

SIMONE MICALLEF

www.simonemicallef.com

Bold statement jewellery pieces.

SIMS WEAR

www.simswear.com/ British-made menswear.

SLATE & OAK

www.slateandoak.net

Stylish products for use in and around the home.

SMALL WORLD TEXTILES

www.smallworldtextiles.com

Global textile design.

STEP RIGHT

www.steprightorthotics.com

Orthotic solutions.

THE OIL HUT

www.theoilhut.co.uk

Makers of bespoke essential oil products.

THE PRINT RESCUER

www.theprintrescuer.co.uk

Old rescued prints.

THE SPONGEWARE COMPANY

www.thespongewarecompany.com

Colourful placemats and homeware.

THE WICK & WAX CO.

www.thewickandwax.co

Luxury candles, handmade in Stamford.

THERAPI HONEY SKINCARE

www.therapi.com

Award-winning honey-based skincare.

THOMAS PERCEVAL

www.thomasperceval.co.uk

British tree artist.

TOM’S TRUNKS

www.tomstrunks.com

Comfortable, sustainably sourced loungewear.

TURNER & BELL

www.turnerandbell.com

Beautiful leather dog leads, collars and accessories.

TWIZZELL

www.twizzell.co.uk

Indian block print textiles.

WELLIGOGS

www.welligogs.com

Waterproof and breathable jackets.

WHITE GINGER

www.white-ginger.com

Women’s clothing and home decor.

WOOD LIKE TO PLAY

www.woodliketoplay.com

Traditional wooden toys.

WROUGHT IRON AND BRASS BED CO.

www.wroughtironandbrassbed.co.uk

Beds handmade from pure British iron.

RURAL CRAFTS ASSOCIATION

AD GIFTS GB

“Empty” refillable perfume atomisers in gift boxes

ANNAKIN JEWELLERY

www.annakinjewellery.co.uk

Handmade precious jewellery with bespoke service available

ARTIFACTUALLY

www.artifactually.com

Hand-blown glass Victorian Christmas ornaments

ASHTIQUE

www.ashtique.com

Bespoke jewellery designs using unparalleled craftsmanship

AVMS ART

www.avmsart,com

Award winning map art

BARN ANTIQUES

Renowned purveyors of pre-owned precious jewellery

BEEBEE & LEAF

www.beebeewraps.com

Handmade beeswax wraps, bread bags and sandwich bags

BERGS DESIGNS

Bags

BETTIE BROWN’S BOUTIQUE

www.bettiebrownsb.co.uk

Range of handmade bath, bubbles, bath milks, soaps

BROADLANDS POTTERY

www.broadlandspottery.co.uk

Handmade ceramic gifts for all occasions

BUCKOVER EQUI-BIBS & WAISTCOATS

Smart equestrian stocks and stunning waistcoats

BURGHLEY BESPOKE INTERIORS

Bespoke furniture

BUTTERNUT BOX

www.butternutbox.com

A fresh take on dog food

CASHMERE RE-BORN

Beautiful vintage and designer (preloved) cashmere and furs

CELTIC KNITWEAR COMPANY

www.celticknitwearcompany.co.uk

Irish made knitwear in merino wool.

CERIDAE DESIGNS www.ceridaesigns.com

Wood and antler coatracks,lights and artwork

CHARLES TAYLOR

www.charlestaylortrading.com

Handmade garden furniture

CHEEKY DUCHESS

www.cheekyduchess.co.uk

Womenswear, bags, hats, scarves, gifts, greetings cards

CHUKKA BELTS

www.chukkabelts.com

Belts, socks, men’s gifts

CITY COWS LTD

www.citycows.co.uk

Cowhide furniture, rugs and accessories, fashion

CLARA PERRI www.claraperri.co.uk

Ladies/gents unique handmade belts with detachable buckles

CLUCK CLUCK!

www.cluckcluck.biz

Kitchen textiles, placemats, China and gifts

CONSTANCE AND DENNY

www.constanceanddenny.com

Block printed homeware, vintage Kanthe glass, paintings

COUNTRY CONNECTIONS

www.countryconnections.shop

Country style jackets, cotton frill blouses, Milano knitwear

COUNTRY CREATION

www.countrycration.co.uk

Marble and ceramic tableware from original watercolour designs

COUNTRY TRADITIONALS

www.countrytraditionals.co.uk

Polish pottery

COUNTY EQUESTRIAN JEWELLERS LTD

www.equestrianjewellers.co.uk

Handmade silver country and equestrian jewellery

COZI

www.marie-s.co.uk

Ladies outerwear, gilets, wraps, hats, gloves and dresses

CROWN OAK FURNITURE LTD

www.crownoakfurniture.com

Exclusive range of solid oak extending dining tables

DALTON’S ENGLAND

www.daltonsengland.co.uk

British brand of classic equestrian and country products

ELEMENTS

www.elements-jewellery.co.uk

Celebrating nature through silver and gold jewellery creations

ELORE LEATHER BAGS & ACCESSORIES

www.elore.co.uk

Handmade leather bags and accessories

EMMA ZIFF PHOTOGRAPHY

www.emmaziffphotography.co.uk

Photography portraits of horses and dogs

EMUOLOGY UK 2017 LTD

www.emuology.co.nz

Emu oil based natural healthcare , Med-Equine first aid

FAUXIDERMY

www.fauxidermy.co.uk

Detailed textile animal heads and full body sculptures

FIG CASHMERE LTD

www.figcashmere.com

Softest cashmere and finest natural clothing

FLUTTERBY

www.flutterbyonline.co.uk Contemporary jewellery

FRANCINI’S COLOMBIAN COFFEE Prepared coffee and soft drinks

FUNKY FEET FASHIONS

www.funkyfeetfashions.co.uk

Baby shoes, personalised gifts including baby blankets

GEMMA J

www.gemmaj.co.uk

Rural themed jewellery

GEMMEUS

www.gemmeus.com

Handcrafted classical and historical jewellery

GO EMU LTD

www.go-emu.com

Sustainable kit for families who love sport/ leisure

GUN DOG GIN LTD

www.gundog-gin.co.uk

Traditional quality clothing inspired by the British countryside

HALT EQUESTRIAN

www.haltequestrian.co.uk

Equestrian clothing for children and adults

HAND TURNED PENS

www.handturnedpens.co.uk

Handmade writing instruments from native and exotic woods

HCR TRADING LTD T/A REEVES AND REEVES

www.reevesandreeves.com

Beautiful sterling silver jewellery designed in Somerset

HERITAGE CARMAN SILVER JEWELLERY

High quality handmade bespoke Mexican silver jewellery

HIDE & SEEK ACCESSORIES

www.hideandseekaccessories.com

Designer and maker of leather accessories since 1984

HIP AND WAISTED (THE BELT SHOP)

www.hipanswaisted.com

Full grain leather belts, using fine vegetable tanned leather

HOTCHKISS OAK FURNITURE

www.hotchkissfurniture.co.uk

Bespoke sofas and oak furniture from Derbyshire

HUNTS SILVERWARE

Antique, vintage silverware, cutlery, candlesticks, barware and tableware

IDEAPOT

www.ideapot.co.uk

Gear-wheel clocks and leaf carving art

IKIRU ARTS LTD

www,ikiru-arts.com

Handmade cushions, lampshades, jewellery, pottery and lamps

IRIS AND VIOLET (STAMFORD) LTD

Ladies clothing and accessories

JAB-A-ROO HATS

Summer and winter hats for men and women

JACQUELINE HEADLAM

jacquelineheadlamlondon

Hats, handbags and dresses

JASON JONES JEWELLERY

Unique high quality silver and gold jewellery

JENNIFER GAY

www.jennifergayalpaca.com

Classic collection of alpaca knitwear

JO MAE LTD T/A FOREVER BEADS

www.foreverbeadsonline.co.uk

Collectable charm and bead jewellery

JONOKNIFE

www.jonoknife.co.uk

Handcrafted bread bow knives and matching boards

KAREN CROOK ART

www.karencrookart.com

Original paintings of animals, mainly dogs

KATE PLEASE

www.kateplease.com

Countryside inspired brand of gifts, china and textiles

KATHERINE PARTIS LTD

www.Katherinepartis.co.uk

Nordic and British outerwear clothing and footwear

KATIE CARDEW ILLUSTRATIONS

www.katiecardew.com

Personalised prints, illustrated homewares and colourful gifts

KERIKIT www.kerikit.com

Beautiful leather organiser bags for work and travel

LAURIE & JULES

www.laurieandjules.co.uk

A unique collection of stylish women’s clothing

LINDEN CRAVEN JEWELLERY www.lindencraven.co.uk

Collection of sterling silver jewellery incorporating pearls

LINKT LTD T/A REVITA FOAM High quality hair conditioner

LITTLE SMARTIPANTS LTD www.littlesmartiepantsuk.com

Keeping the magic of childhood alive

LONDON INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO. www.notjustsilver.com

Antique magnifying glasses and much more.

LOUNGERS www.loungersclothing.com

Organic brushed cotton lounge trousers and shorts

MAI MAKING ANIMALS IMPORTANT LTD www.mai-clothing.com

Baby and children’s clothes and gift cards

MARBLETREE WORKSHOP

www.marbletree.co.uk

Personalised slate signs and marble and slate giftware

MARY OF INWORTH www.maryofinworth.com

Children’s clothes

METTE HOJ JEWELLERY www.mettehoj.com

Stunning baroque pearl and raw diamond jewellery

MILINA LONDON www.milinalondon.com

Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewellery

MILLER JAMES ARTISTS www.millerjamesart.com

Artist creating unusual interior centrepiece artwork

MISTY CASHMERE www.mistycashmere.co.uk

Jumpers and cardigans in natural fibres

MOMO GEMS

18k gold, sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil jewellery

NATTILY DRESSED www.nattily.co.uk

Brightly trimmed gilets and dog leads

NEARLY NEW CASHMERE

www.nearlynewcashmere.co.uk

Immaculate second hand 100% cashmere jumpers

NOSTARA LTD

Luxury home fragrance and bodycare

OARSUM

www.oarsom.co.uk

Handmade products made from recycled sailcloth

OAST & RYE & OFF THE RAILS

www.oastandrye.co.uk

Soot -free candles and pre loved Ralph Lauren jumpers

PAMPER YOURSELF NOW LTD/ FIREWORK LIGHTS

www.fireworklights.co.uk

Beautiful LED lights for your home and garden

PAULINE PAUL UK LTD

Massage cushion

PEARLS & DAUGHTERS

www.sarahbeeversdesign.etsy.com

Handmade freshwater pearl jewellery

PERFECT SKIN

Skincare

PIN PIUMA

www.pinpiuma.co.uk

Reversible gilets

PINK AVOCET

www.pinkavocet.com

Cashmere, silk, linen sheepskin collection for ladies/ gents

RUBIROX

www.rubirox.co.uk

Bracelet and anklet welding and stackable jewellery

SAKAMOTO DESIGNS

www.sakamotodesigns.co.uk

Contemporary handmade silver jewellery with semi-precious stones

SALLY WILCOX JEWELLERY

www.sallywilcox.co.uk

Beautiful English handmade jewellery

SILVER PRIDE

www.silverpride.net

Classical and modern sterling silver jewellery

SIMPLY CREPES AND WRAPS

Sweet and savoury crepes

SOCTOPUS LTD

www.soctopus.co.uk

Family owned sock brand, with over 500 designs

SOLINE BAGS

www.solinebags.com

Italian leather handbags and backpacks

SPRY

www.spryscents.co.uk

Home and car fragrances

STENCIL SHED

www.thestencilshed.co.uk

Handmade spraypainted art

SUSANNE SHERRATT

www.suzannesherratt.co.uk

Handmade fabric gifts for the kitchen and home

THE MAKE SHED

www.themakeshed.co.uk

Handmade clothing designed and made in Kent

THE ORTHOTIC WORKS

www.theorthoticworks.co.uk

Custom-made orthotics utilising cutting-edge computer gait analysis

THE PROFILES RANGE

www.animalbrackets.co.uk

House signs, weather vanes and gift ideas

THE PYJAMA HOUSE

www.thepyjamahorse.co.uk

Beautiful cotton pyjamas for children, teens and adults

THE WOODLAND TRUST

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Charity awareness and membership fundraising

TREEHOUSE SPORTING COLOURS

www.treehouseonline.co.uk

Cross country colours, rider safety equipment, leisure clothing

TRIXA-BELLA LTD

www.trixa-bella.com

Hand beaded garments

TWISTED SILVER LONDON

Solid silver jewellery handmade from antique silver cutlery

VALENTTE

www.valentte.com

Fine skincare and home fragrance products and scarves

VAUGHAN ANTIQUES

www.vaughanantiques.com

Quality jewellery C1900 - C2000

VELVET HILL

www.velvethill.co.uk

Ladies range of Italian, French inspired clothing

WATCH THIS SPACE T/A

THE JEWELLERY STOP

www.thejewellerystop.co.uk

Colourful design-led resin jewellery and scarves

WE’RE IN STITCHES

Handmade yarn necklaces, felt hats and felt animals

WELLBAKE LTD

www.wellbake.co.uk

Cookware and kitchen accessories

WINGFIELD DIGBY

www.wingfielddigby.co.uk

Gifts/homewares inspired by the British countryside

ZAFINA

www.zafina.co.uk

Hair accessories, fascinators, stocks and stock pins

WORLD OF THE HORSE

AMAZE BRUSH

www.amazebrush.com

07788 995022

The Amaze Brush horse and animal hair remover

AQUAMAX

www.aquamax.co.uk 01285 323121

Aquamax bedding, the original wood pellet horse bedding

ARC MICROTECH LTD

www.arcmicrotech.com 01580 755504

ArcEquine and Arc4Health

Microcurrent therapy devices

AVALANCHE EQUESTRIAN

www.avalancheequestrian.co.uk 07487 616372

Stylish and practical equestrian clothing

AVIFORM LTD

www.aviform.co.uk 01953 528008

Horse and dog nutritional supplements

BACK IN ACTION

www.backinaction.co.uk 01172 358046

Beating back pain with the Mobiliser and Varier Chairs

BAILLIE HAYLAGE

www.bailliehaylage.co.uk 01472 398696

Haylage for the equestrian market

BETTALIFE

www.bettalife.co.uk 07783 136232

British supplements focusing on the equine, canine and human.

BLACK COUNTRY SADDLES LTD

www.blackcountrysaddles.com 01543 578243

Manufacturers of bespoke made to measure saddles, handmade in England

BLACK HEART EQUESTRIAN

www.blackheartequestrian.com 07850 401697

Fashionable and functional equestrian wear.

BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL LTD

www.botanica.ie 02841 739151

Natural herbal creams and washes manufacturers

BROOMRAKER

www.broomraker.co.uk 01568 760385

Combination broom/rake, cleaning and stable/garden tool.

COTSWOLD FOX CLOTHING

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EVENT INFORMATION

EMERGENCY NUMBER: 01780 489 222

Please call this number if you require an ambulance, police or security assistance

SEE FOLD-OUT SHOWGROUND

MAP FOR THE LOCATION OF:

BABY CHANGING FACILITIES

DOG DRINKING POINTS

GIANT SCREENS

TOILETS

WATER BOTTLE REFILL POINTS

CASH POINTS:

Located in the shopping village at the top of Avenue A, behind the Organiser’s Office.

CHILDREN’S ID WRISTBANDS:

Please make sure that you collect a children’s ID wristband and write your name and mobile number on it and attach it to your child. The Event will then use this information to quickly reunite lost children with their parents. The children’s ID wristbands can be obtained from the following locations: Programme Outlets, Box Office, Organiser’s Office, Members’ Caravan Park and the Site Office.

DISABLED FACILITIES:

There is a pick-up service from ‘Middle Bar’ Disabled Car Park to the Main Arena area. For details of a disabled viewing area in the Main Arena, please visit the Box Office (next to the Scoreboard). Mobility Scooters/Wheelchairs can be hired from Event Mobility.

DISABLED TOILETS:

There are disabled access toilets situated around the showground, please see Site Plan at the back of the Guide for locations. On the

Cross Country course disabled access toilets are situated fence 10, fence 13, between fences 23 & 24 and near fence 26. Please note that our disabled visitor facilities cannot cater to people with temporary impairments such as broken bones, healing wounds and women who are pregnant.

DOGS:

Dogs must be kept under control and on a short lead at all times (extending leads are not permitted). Take particular care on the cross-country where loose dogs can be a significant hazard for the competitors. Please avoid taking your dog into confined areas or where food is being served or consumed. Clean up

after your dog – bags are available at the dog points as shown on the fold-out Showground Map . Members are welcome to enter with their dogs, however please sit in the dog friendly areas and ensure your dog remains on a lead at all times.

Correctly trained Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome in the grandstands. Unfortunately at this time, due to limited space and capacity restrictions, we can not allow support dogs or pets. There are no special parking concessions for vehicles containing dogs and if distressed, they will be removed from vehicles by the RSPCA/Police. We strongly recommend that

visitors with dogs use the dog crèche. Open daily 09:00-17:00. Charges apply and all proceeds will go to Samsalin Dog Rescue. Booking is advisable (essential for Sunday afternoon) see fold-out Showground Map for location.

FIRST AID FACILITIES:

Located behind the South Grandstand as shown on the foldout Showground Map.

GRANDSTAND TICKETS:

May be purchased from the Box Office next to the Scoreboard (subject to availability).

LOST PROPERTY:

Should be taken to the Organiser’s Office (next to the Scoreboard).

SHOPS:

Open daily 09:00 – 17:30, Thursday to Saturday and 09:00 – 17:00 on Sunday.

SHOPPERS’ DROP:

Available to store your shopping throughout the day. Located behind the East Grandstand at A37.

TELEVISION TIMES:

BBC TV highlights, and event conclusion, are from 2-4pm on Sunday 8 September.

TICKS:

Burghley Park is a greenfield site which means that ticks may be present. Please note that ticks can carry Lyme Disease and symptoms may appear between two and 30 days after being bitten. Lyme Disease should be treated by a doctor as soon as suspected. For further details please visit the Lyme Disease Action website at lymediseaseaction.org.uk

VETERINARY CLINIC:

See fold-out Showground Map.

HEALTH & SAFETY

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

The following statement sets out our year-round policy which is also applicable on Event and in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and other Regulations.

Burghley Horse Trials Ltd has in place a management structure that ensures that responsibility for health and safety is allocated and carried out at an appropriate level. Many of those responsible for health and safety in particular areas of the Event are volunteers, but this in no way lessens either their responsibility or Burghley Horse Trials’ support for them.

Burghley Horse Trials Ltd retains the services of ACT (National) Ltd to provide competent Health and Safety advice and support year round and to include the provision of a Safety Officer during the Event.

It is the policy of Burghley Horse Trials Ltd to conduct its operations in such a way as to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of any person employed in connection with the Event and all other persons who may be affected by its undertaking. In particular, the commitment shall extend to ensuring, so far as is reasonably practical:

1. the provision and maintenance of plant, machinery, equipment and systems of work that are safe and without risk to health

2. the provision and maintenance of arrangements for the handling, storage, transport, use and disposal of articles and substances that are safe and without risk to health

3. the provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to secure the health, safety and welfare of all persons working at or visiting the site

4. the working environment of all employees is without risk to health and adequate facilities and arrangements are made for welfare at work

5. effective communication channels are established and maintained throughout the organisation to promote all aspects of health, safety and welfare

6. compliance with all statutory requirements and, where appropriate, for there to be close liaison with the enforcing authorities

7. suitable and sufficient risk assessments are made and any risk control measures identified as necessary are implemented within a reasonable time scale and on a priority basis

8. a competent Safety Officer is appointed to advise throughout the year and is in attendance throughout the Event

9. the health and safety of visitors to the Event and its facilities

While Burghley Horse Trials Ltd acknowledges that managing health and safety risk is primarily its responsibility, the co-operation of all employees, contractors, sub-contractors and other external organisations connected with the Event is vital to the achievement of the policy objectives. Furthermore, individuals should take personal responsibility for their own safety and for the safety of those around them. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of all persons to promptly raise health and safety concerns and to report all accidents and incidents without delay.

The Event Director named in this programme has ultimate responsibility for the health & safety of those working at or attending the Event. An appropriate management structure and arrangements have been put in place to ensure that the objectives set out in the health & safety policy statement are achieved.

OFFICIALS

All officials, spectators, visitors, contractors, competitors and exhibitors are required to co-operate with the Organisers to help ensure that these objectives are achieved and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. Any person who has safety concerns or who becomes aware of a hazard should report this immediately to an official. Stewards and Officials are briefed to conduct themselves so as not to put themselves or others at risk and to maintain control of the area round their location. Risk assessments have been carried out and will form the basis of the briefing of the officials prior to and during the four days of the Event.

SPECTATORS/VISITORS

Spectators and visitors should ensure that they observe all safety signs and notices, and that they follow the instructions of the stewards and officials either in person or via the public address system. A map is contained in the programme showing the different parts of the event site, the routes around it, and the location of suitable viewing areas.

Spectators and visitors are advised that due to the uneven and in parts irregular terrain at this event, it may at times be difficult for spectators

to move around freely and easily, particularly for some people with impaired mobility.

SPECTATOR SAFETY

• A general risk assessment is carried out to identify hazards and the necessary controls

• Signs clearly direct spectators to all parts of the Event site and warn of hazards where appropriate

• Where reasonably practicable, fences and barriers are provided to segregate pedestrians from equine and vehicle areas. Places where horse routes cross pedestrian routes are staffed and during the cross country whistle blasts are used to alert all persons that a horse is approaching

• Spectators are responsible for taking appropriate care to ensure their own health and safety (e.g. by using designated pedestrian routes), and to ensure that children and other vulnerable persons (e.g. disabled, elderly) are supervised. It is a condition of entry that spectators are required to follow the instruction of Event staff, and to observe all signs and notices

• The Event site, including grandstands etc., is inspected each day and where necessary preventative and corrective actions taken to ensure safety standards are maintained

• Crowd conditions are monitored throughout the Event by the Safety Steward and other Officials

• Spectators are advised to wear sensible footwear (suitable for the ground and weather conditions) when attending the event

CONTRACTORS

Contractors and Sub Contractors must observe the requirements of the Event Health & Safety Policy published by and available from the Burghley Horse Trials Office.

EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors are responsible for the safety of their trade stands and the risks that they may pose to other persons working at or attending the event. All exhibitors are required to produce a risk assessment for their activities and the stands will be inspected by our Safety Officers during the course of the event.

INCIDENTS, ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES

Even with comprehensive Health & Safety arrangements in place, it is possible that accidents and emergencies may occur during the event. Accidents involving horses and competitors are well catered for, and the officials will immediately summon the emergency services when required. Accidents not connected with the equestrian competition (e.g. involving members of the public) will be dealt with by the on-site services. If you sustain an injury or require medical treatment please contact an official without delay.

When necessary, additional emergency services may be summoned by the appropriate officials. A major incident plan is in place.

OFF ROAD VEHICLES

For the purposes of the Event, Burghley Park is a public place and drivers are therefore reminded that some vehicles (including off road vehicles) may be legally required to be registered, taxed, insured and where necessary to hold a current MOT certificate. All drivers are advised to check the status of their vehicle to ensure they are complying with all relevant legal requirements.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

All badges, car park passes and hospitality packages are sold subject to the Organisers reserving the right to refuse admission to Burghley Park to any person, or to withdraw permission at any time to remain in the Park, and they shall not be required to give any reason for such action.

Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Organisers or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the Organisers, Burghley Horse Trials Limited, British Eventing Limited, the Trustees of Burghley Estate, nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, grooms, exhibitors, spectators, dogs, land, cars, their contents and accessories or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. The Organisers shall not be liable in respect of any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the abandonment, cancellation or postponement of Defender Burghley Horse Trials, or any such eventuality.

2023 CHAMPIONS

RIDER: OLIVER TOWNEND

HORSE: BALLAGHMOR

CLASS

Owners: Angela Hislop, Val Ryan & Karyn Shuter

ROLL OF HONOUR

2023 Oliver Townend on BALLAGHMOR CLASS

2022 Piggy March (GBR) on VANIR KAMIRA

2020 & 2021 Cancelled due to Covid-19

2019 Pippa Funnell (GBR) on MGH GRAFTON STREET

2018 Tim Price (NZ) on RINGWOOD SKY BOY

2017 Oliver Townend (GBR) on BALLAGHMOR CLASS

2016 Christopher Burton (AUS) on NOBILIS 18

2015 Michael Jung (GER) on La Biosthetique-Sam FBW

2014 Andrew Nicholson (NZ) on AVEBURY

2013 Andrew Nicholson (NZ) on AVEBURY

2012 Andrew Nicholson (NZ) on AVEBURY

2011 William Fox-Pitt (GBR) on PARKLANE HAWK

2010 Caroline Powell (NZ) on LENAMORE

2009 Oliver Townend (GBR) on CAROUSEL QUEST

2008 William Fox-Pitt (GBR) on TAMARILLO

2007 William Fox-Pitt (GBR) on PARKMORE ED

2006 Lucinda Fredericks (AUS) on HEADLEY BRITANNIA

2005 William Fox-Pitt (GBR) on BALLINCOOLA

2004 Andrew Hoy (AUS) on MOONFLEET

2003 Pippa Funnell (GBR) on PRIMMORE’S PRIDE

2002 William Fox-Pitt (GBR) on HIGHLAND LAD

2001 Blyth Tait (NZ) on READY TEDDY

2000 Andrew Nicholson (NZ) on MR SMIFFY

1999 Mark Todd (NZ) on DIAMOND HALL RED

1998 Blyth Tait (NZ) on CHESTERFIELD

1997 Mark Todd (NZ) on BROADCAST NEWS (European Open Winner)

1996 Mary King (GBR) on STAR APPEAL

1995 Andrew Nicholson (NZ) on BUCKLEY PROVINCE

1994 William Fox-Pitt (GBR) on CHAKA

1993 Stephen Bradley (USA) on SASSY REASON

1992 Charlotte Hollingsworth (GBR) on THE COOL CUSTOMER

1991 Mark Todd (NZ) on WELTON GREYLAG

1990 Mark Todd (NZ) on FACE THE MUSIC

1989 Virginia Leng (née Holgate, GBR) on MASTER CRAFTSMAN (European Champion)

1988 Jane Thelwall (GBR) on KING’S JESTER

1987 Mark Todd (NZ) on WILTON FAIR

1986 Virginia Leng (née Holgate, GBR) on MURPHY HIMSELF

1985 Virginia Holgate (GBR) on PRICELESS (European Champion)

1984 Virginia Holgate (GBR) on NIGHT CAP II

1983 Virginia Holgate (GBR) on PRICELESS

1982 Richard Walker (GBR) on RYAN’S CROSS

1981 Lucinda Prior-Palmer (GBR) on BEAGLE BAY

1980 Richard Walker (GBR) on JOHN OF GAUNT

1979 Andrew Hoy (AUS) on DAVEY

1978 Lorna Clarke (née Sutherland, GBR) on GRECO

1977 Lucinda Prior-Palmer (GBR) on GEORGE (European Champion)

1976 Jane HoldernessRoddam (née Bullen, GBR) on WARRIOR

1975 Aly Pattinson (GBR) on CARAWICH

1974 Bruce Davidson (USA) on IRISH CAP (World Champion)

1973 Capt Mark Phillips (GBR) on MAID MARION

1972 Janet Hodgson (GBR) on LARKSPUR

1971 HRH Princess Anne (GBR) on DOUBLET (European Champion)

1970 Judy Bradwell (GBR) on DON CAMILLO

1969 Gillian Watson (GBR) on SHAITAN

1968 Shelia Willcox (GBR) on FAIR AND SQUARE

1967 Lorna Sutherland (GBR) on POPADOM

1966 Capt Carlos Moratorio (ARG) on CHALAN (World Champion)

1965 Capt JJ Beale (GBR) on VICTORIA BRIDGE

1964 Richard Meade (GBR) on BARBERRY

1963 Capt Harry FreemanJackson (IRL) on ST FINBARR

1962 Capt James Templer (GBR) on M’LORD CONNOLLY (European Champion)

1961 Anneli Drummond-Hay (GBR) on MERELY-AMONARCH

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2023 AWARDS

It takes an enormous team to make Defender Burghley happen each year and we are extremely grateful to all of our volunteers, officials, contractors and staff. There are, however some that go above and beyond, time after time, without whom Burghley would not be the very special event that it is today. Each year we make two presentations the Unsung Hero award and the Lady Victoria Award

UNSUNG HERO –WILLIAM HURRELL

William started at Burghley Horse Trials in the early 1990s following his retirement from the Army. The then Event Director Bill Henson said he could either oversee car parking or radios and William thought car parking sounded like a thankless task so opted for radios! What started as William monitoring a couple of radio channels in a small portacabin behind the scoreboard has under his expert guidance evolved into a multiagency Event Control. Event Control may not be the most visible or glamorous part of Burghley Horse Trials but it is the engine room behind the Event. Event Control coordinates the response to everything from a locked portaloo to a major incident. William, we cannot thank you enough for your dedication and professionalism.

LADY VICTORIA AWARD – PHILIP HERBERT

Philip has been responsible for the cross-country course construction at Burghley since 1981 when, aged just 23, he took the task on from the late Bill Thompson from whom he learnt so much.

In the late 1980s Philip had the foresight to realise the ground conditions in the sport of Eventing would become fundamental to the progression and continued professionalism within the sport. With the support of Burghley House Preservation Trust, in the 1990s Philip began the installation of a permanent irrigation system that now reaches all corners of the cross-country course and warm up areas with a network of nearly 5km of underground pipes and an automated pump. Today Burghley is world renowned for its footing and was the benchmark for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Philip has also been responsible for the construction of the most iconic features on the crosscountry course. From the water obstacle under the Lion Bridge, the

Cottesmore Leap, the Anniversary Splash, and the Trout Hatchery. There is no end to his enthusiasm for this event.

During his time at Burghley the role of Clerk of the Course has grown enormously. Recently he oversaw a 5-year project to dredge the lake and the installation of over 7km of permanent fibre cable. Having held the role for over 40 years, Burghley has quite simply been Philip’s life’s work. His dedication is visible not only in his continued quest for excellence but also in the planning of his wedding and the birth of both his sons in the autumn, everything in the Herbert family happens ‘after Burghley’.

BHT ORGANISATION

PRESIDENT Miranda Rock

VICE PRESIDENTS

Edward Clive

Sir Giles Floyd, Bt, Bill Henson Elizabeth Inman

Sir Richard Jewson KCVO

Simon Leatham

Lady Victoria Leatham MBE, DL

Philip Ling, FRICS

Captain Mark Phillips, CVO, ADC

Orlando Rock

Jane Holderness Roddam

Pam Saunders

Major Malcolm Wallace

DIRECTORS OF BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS LTD

William Oswald (Chairman)

Tim Bonham

Clare Cecil

Angela Reid

David Pennell

EVENT DIRECTOR

Martyn Johnson

ASSISTANT EVENT DIRECTOR

Sophie Attwood

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Stephen Renouard

DIGITAL MANAGER

Georgia Papworth

COMPETITION MANAGER

Holly Farr

RETAIL MANAGER

Gail Dale

ADMINISTRATION

Julia Dungworth

Lucy Price

Orissa Rhodes

Samantha Warrington

Florence White

DIRECTORS ADVISORY GROUP

Tim Henson (Chairman)

Paul Clement

William Cross

Guy Herbert

Philip Herbert

Harry Meade

Tim Price

Algy Smith-Maxwell

Philip Surl

Nicola Wilson

SAFETY OFFICERS

Chris Hall & Sophie Kelly

PRESS OFFICER

Catherine Austen

MARKETING

Jen Hattam

Lucy Higginson

Tanya Johnson

Alex Salam

SITE MANAGER

Chris Barnett

SITE TEAM

Craig Anderson

Danny Anderson

Jon Edwards

Hugo Renouard

Jack Tarr

OFFICIALS

GROUND JURY

Christina Klingspor (SWE)

– President

Nick Burton (GBR)

Robert Stevenson (USA)

TECHNICAL DELEGATE

Philip Surl (GBR)

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DELEGATES

Gary Parsonage (GBR)

Andrew Temkin (USA)

CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE DESIGNER

Derek di Grazia (USA)

CROSS-COUNTRY ASSISTANT COURSE DESIGNERS

Adrian Ditcham (GBR)

Alec Lochore (GBR)

Kai-Steffen Meier (GER)

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Philip Herbert (GBR)

JUMPING COURSE DESIGNER

Paul Connor (GBR)

JUMPING ASSISTANT COURSE DESIGNERS

Chrissy Spiller

Harry Vallander

JUMPING JUDGE

Chris Jopling (GBR)

FEI STEWARDS

Fiona Muirhead (GBR) – Chief

Helen Bowler (GBR)

Phillipa Coles (GBR)

Richard Nesbitt (IRL)

Les Smith (GBR)

Sally Swiers (GBR)

VETERINARY DELEGATE

Matthias Baumann (GER)

VETERINARY SERVICES MANAGER

Till Hörmann (GER)

TREATING VETERINARIANS

Lesley Barwise-Munro (GBR)

Tim Randle (GBR)

HOLDING BOX VET

Andy Bathe (GBR)

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr Katharine Hartington (GBR)

CHIEF STEWARD

William Cross

DRESSAGE

Jane Ellis – Chief Steward

David Pease

Emily McLane

Bea Di Grazia

Alistair Scott-Parkin

Tracy Davies

Heather Lewis

Duncan Whitney-Groom

Debby Winchester

John Martin

Gillian Buxton

Kathryne Jobling

COURSE BUILDERS

Scott Brickell

David Carpenter

Guy Herbert

Chris Morris

William Seeley

COURSE PREPARATION

Gemma Carpenter

Mary Kennerley

Ivy Stubley

Lu Telford

GROUNDSMAN

George Burnham

CROSS-COUNTRY CONTROLLER

Richard Clapham

CROSS-COUNTRY CONTROL TEAM

Maiella Apudo

Caroline Boddy

Graham Daws

Hannah Randall

Julie Skillin

Georgie Spencer

CROSS-COUNTRY START & TIMING TEAM

Caroline Bailey

Vanessa Barrow

Diana Cotton

Alison Drummer

Fiona Hartley

Jane Sale

CHIEF CROSS-COUNTRY STEWARD

Algy Smith-Maxwell

FENCE JUDGE CO-ORDINATOR

Trevor Fowler

BURGHLEY AREA STEWARD

Peter Jonason

ASSISTANTS Richard Frazer, Hugh Moss

COTTESMORE AREA STEWARD

Mark Houghton

ASSISTANTS Adam Cooke, Will Parke

PYTCHLEY AREA STEWARD

David Selby

QUORN AREA STEWARD

Miles Howard

ASSISTANTS Adrian Dant, Thomas Selby

CROSS-COUNTRY STOPPING POINTS

Bruce Edward

David Evans

Andrew Hunter

Josh Pollock

ASSISTED BY

Norma Bowles

Paul Gracey

Paula Hartley

Charlie Reynolds

CROSS-COUNTRY STEWARDS

Peter Doddington

Lindsay Harrison

Johnny Harrison

Alex Hill

Carol Morgan

Andrew Shaw

FENCE JUDGES

Louise Allan

Peter Asprey

Victoria Asprey

Stephanie Atherton

Beccy Atkin

Amanda Ayres

Samantha Baker

Sam Baker

Guy Baker

Gillian Baker

Rachel Banks

Fiona Bayliss

Brolly Bealby

Ashley Bealby

Annabel Bealby

Annabelle Beaty

David Birch

Anna Blacklock

Sally Brook-Shanahan

Karen Broomhead

Emma Buffoni

Anna Buntine

Barbara Campbell

Bronwen Cannon

Jackie Chapman

Lucy Charnock

Robin Charnock

Caroline Cherry

Donna Clayton

Peter Cooke

Bella Craven

Jane Dalgliesh

Fizz Dorrington

Anna Entwhistle

Claire Exton

Simon Exton

Judy Fairey

Penny Fairmann

Sian Farmer

Emma France

Katherine Fray

Rachael Gladstone-Brown

Pusskin Gowlett

Victoria Gray

Sally Green

Fiona Grieve

Emily Guess

Ruth Hall

Lauren Hirst

Alison Howard

Megan Howard

Jordan Hull

Gillian Ibbott

Kate Jackson

Rosie Jenkins

Kerry Kennedy

Jane Knight

Steve Knight

Cathy Lammie

Rebecca Logan

Johanna Lohn

Alison Lowther

Vanessa Lowther

Fiona MacNeil-Haynes

Jayne Martin

Sarah Martin

Emily McLane

Lynne Mellors

Jane Meredith

Charlie Moore

Caity Moore

Louise Moore

Sophie Moorehouse

Nigel Morland

Jennifer Mottershead

Holly Murdoch

Camilla Murdoch

Liz Murfitt

Lucy Pease

Lisa Phillips

Corinna Pinfold

Nicola Platt

Andrea Ramsden

Kate Reynolds

Rebecca Robinson

Caroline Ruddle

Lizzie Saunders-Watson

Jane Scannell

Lottie Scannell

Felicity Schifield

Andrea Scholes

Kirsty Scott

Melissa Seddon

John Seddon

Melanie Sharp

Sue Shelton-Smith

Kerry Smith

Rachael Spence

Veronica Stephens

Amanda Tollemache

Kimberley Tordoff

Lorna Triggs

Louise Turnell

Julia Vause

Laura Watson

Davina West

Andrew West

Claire Whittaker

Julia Young

MOUNTED STEWARDS

CO-ORDINATOR

Cindy Burnett

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Louise Baker

Anthony Bennett

Elaine Bennett

Karl Bexon

Phil Bridle

Juliet Browning

Chris Chadwick

Mark Clayton

Hannah Cliffe

Tom Cowlam

Holly Day

Emily de Gheldere

Karen Ellis

Dan Evans

Sarah Fischer

Mark Folman

Daryl Freeman

Philippa Gibbs

Megan Hardman

Doug Hartley

Mike Henchy

Aimee Hughes

Richard Hurwood

Jane Jeffs

Guy Jeffs

Amy Lambert

Kate Mead

Sarah Mitchell

Elizabeth Morton

Sally Nicholson

Patricia O’Morchoe

Louise Page

Dan Petrie

Graham Pluck

Joanna Preece

Susanna Ritchie McLean

Stephanie Roberts

Chris Rollason

Lily Scott

Jason Shirley Mansell

Luke Shirley Mansell

Rohit Singh

Charles Slater

Sarah Smith

Katherine Stratton

James Tollerfield

Simon Tordoff

Tim Trotter

Gordon Varley

William Wall

Nicola Wallace-King

Eilias Wardle

Naomi Whitwham

John Williams

Madeleine Young

VETERINARY

John Abbott

James Bailey

Mike Barton

Heather Blair

Caroline Blakiston

Ali Butler

Benoit Herinckx

Geraldine Kirk

Alexander Morgan-Smith

Kate Moss

Jess Nelson

Bart Peczynski

Brian Reed

Elise Richardson

David Rowlands

Charlie Smith

Matt Smith

Katie Spokes

Stuart Thorne

Grace Topham

Mark Tunstill

Rowan Wright

HORSE AMBULANCES

Paul Bellamy

Matthew Calcott

Jeremy Crompton

Bill Fellowes

Rebecca Hooley

Dave Jackson

Gilly Jones

Nick Jones

Tottie Jones

Jemarie Sullivan

ANNOUNCERS/ COMMENTATORS

Hugh Lochore (CCI5* & BYEH)

Ian Scott (PCTJ)

Andrew Spalding (BYEH)

Spencer Sturmey (CCI5* & BYEH)

Sir Mark Todd (CCI5*)

SCORER Tanya Adamson

ASSISTED BY Jane Dalgliesh & Miranda Collett

EVENT CONTROL

Simon Bilbie & Stephen Casey

MEMBERS’ CARAVAN PARK STEWARD

Andrew Silcock

David Meechan

EXHIBITORS’ CARAVAN PARK STEWARD

Wayne Rowlands

CATERING STEWARD

Annette Grundy

ASSISTED BY Marie Green

GRANDSTAND STEWARD

Richard Trinder

HOUSE ARENA CHIEF STEWARD

Chris Jopling

TRAFFIC & CAR PARK STEWARD

James Tusting

STEWARDS AND OFFICIALS

Richard Berry

Nick Foster

Ed Foster

Oliver Garner

Kinvara Garner

Sophie Milligan

Alan Scott

Johnny Scott-Barber

Alistair Scott-Parkin

John Sharp

Chris Tar

Julian Taylor

FARRIERS

Andrew Elkington

Sam Green

Stephen Hill Robert Shave

Stuart Spence Richard Spence

HOUSE ARENA STEWARDS

Becky Bartlett

Pauline Brownlow

Claire Chandler

Claire Colebrook

Sacha Ellison

Liz Golby

Marie Hardwick

Sophie Hunt

Malcolm Levitt

Vanessa Lowther

Teresa Lowther

Alex Mitchell

Evie Mitchell

Ella Mitchell

Lucy Moore

Camilla Murdoch

Liz Murfitt

Sarah Robertson

Jane Strawson

Judy Turner

Poppy Wainwright

STABLE MANAGER

Bryan Elliott

STABLE STAFF

Emma Cornish

Izzy Foy

Helen Reynolds

Pete Tait

SHUTTLE DRIVERS

Diana Birch

Fran Brodie

Jane Brudenell

Kate Calnan

Peter Carden

Vicky Earnshaw

Emma Goodfellow

Dawn Harden

Irene Harrison

Gillian Key

Jenny Knight

Carol Morgan

Lucy Paul

Sarah Paybody

Susannah Paybody

Rachel Punch

Beth Rendle

Clare Rodgers

Roger Wood

Susie Wood

Outstanding Results #FedonTopSpec

Typical Feed Regime

“Vendredi Biats is feeling and looking fabulous, at Fifteen-years-old his topline is the best it’s ever been and he just cruised up the hills at Bramham, finishing full of running.” Kitty King

for a 16.2hh (600kg) horse in hard work:- Ad lib good quality hay or haylage, plus grazing Plus three feeds per day – each containing:-

• 200g TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer (for condition; muscle development and topline, performance; recovery; hoof quality; behaviour; digestion and utilisation)

• 300g TopChop Sport (combines British alfalfa with a blend of British grasses, lightly coated with linseed oil)

• Up to 2kg TopSpec CoolCondition Cubes (‘Non-Heating’ Conditioning Cubes quantity adjusted according to condition)

• Additives if required; 10:10 Joint Support, Calmer, Digestive Aid or Electrolytes

Vendredi Biats, winning the CCI4*-S at Bramham International Horse Trials, ridden by Kitty King and owned by Diana Bown, Samantha Wilson, Sally Lloyd-Baker and John Eyre.

Photograph by Hannah Cole Photography

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Apogee – print & IT service provider

Bedmax – official shavings supplier to Defender Burghley

Chandlers (Farm Equipment) Ltd for the loan of a utility vehicle

Cross Country App – official mapping partner of Defender Burghley

Dawson of Stamford Ltd – for presenting a prize to the rider placed 3rd in the CCI5* competition

EquiRatings – content partner

Horse & Hound – media partner

Horse Weigh for the loan of the horse weighing machine

In2Strides - scoring and graphics partner

Newhall Publishing Ltd for the souvenir programme, goody bag and media advertising support

Paddock Fencing Ltd for the provision of the perimeter fencing around the Picnic Parking

Patrick Latham for the cross-country fence illustrations

Stamford XT for providing stewards for the cross-country phase

The British Horse Foundation for donating a prize to the breeder of the highest-placed British-bred horse in the CCI5* competition

Ye-Ha television production partner

And last, but not least, the many volunteers who act as Judges, Stewards and other Officials, some of whom have helped for many, many years.

‘PLENTY OF GALLOPING, PLENTY OF QUESTIONS…’

COURSE-DESIGNER DEREK DI GRAZIA UNVEILS

HIS 2024 DEFENDER BURGHLEY COURSE

Fence illustrations by Patrick Latham

The course starts out in the same direction as last year and once past Capability’s Cutting it runs clockwise, taking competitors over the ‘flyover’ and galloping up Winners’ Avenue. All the

combinations have a different look, there are several new fences and many others that have been set in new locations.

As always there is plenty of terrain, plenty of galloping and plenty of questions. I hope horses and riders have a safe and successful competition and enjoy the course ahead of a good day of show jumping on Sunday.

DEFENDER STARTER (1)

The big log of the Defender Starter (1) is the first of three jumps designed really to get competitors jumping as they prepare for what is to come.

QUILTER CHEVIOT PICNIC TABLE (3)

The Quilter Cheviot Picnic Table (3) is a good-sized fence which should get the horses up in the air.

LAMBERT’S SOFA (2)

Like the first fence, and despite the bulky presence of Daniel Lambert, Lambert’s Sofa (2), is straightforward and should get competitors warmed up and into a rhythm.

MARS EQUESTRIAN ARENA BRUSHES (4AB)

As riders enter the Main Arena one-minute into their round, they will need a plan as they approach the Mars Equestrian Arena Brushes (4AB). They should meet the first of the brushes out of a stride as they ride through the turn. Once over the sizeable

double brush they will have a choice to either go straight ahead to a narrower D brush or take a more bending line to the other more straightforward D brush. Either way they will need an adjustable horse with control to ride either of the lines. How quick they are here will depend on the line they choose.

DEFENDER VALLEY (5ABC)

As horses leave the Main Arena they will travel downhill into Defender Valley (5ABC). The downhill approach to the rails at 5A requires riders to keep in balance and under control with horses on an active canter ready to ride forward. A confident ride is needed jumping in over the MIM rails followed by the ditch on an angle a stride later (5B), and then

maintaining their accuracy over the angled brush (5C). As the rails at 5A are on a MIM clip, riders will want to negotiate them in the proper canter [if their horse knocks the rail with any significant force the clip could break, allowing the rail to drop, and incurring 11 penalties]. There is a longer alternative here, but I don’t see many using it unless they have problems along the way.

TRAKEHNER (6)

Galloping down the lane, riders come to the very large Trakehner (6) over a ditch. They will want to keep the gallop through the turn to power them across this wide fence.

DEFENDER VALLEY (8AB)

As riders hit the three-minute mark they will travel back to Defender Valley (8AB) where they will come upon a new combination. The half log has a substantial drop and will need the riders to keep their position as they travel down the slope to a left-handed corner set just a few strides away. The riders will need to quickly regain control and put their horse onto the line to have a successful jump over the corner.

HOLLAND COOPER LEAF PIT (7ABCDE)

Moving on up the hill, competitors approach a new-look Holland Cooper Leaf Pit (7ABCDE). The drop on to the slope is steep, and they never know how big a jump their horse will give them. On landing, riders must control the forward momentum so they can find their line over the narrow triple brush at the top of the rise followed a few strides later by another narrow triple brush on a shallow bend. These are all big jumps that will come up quickly and require a very accurate ride. There is a longer route which will eat up the clock but could be useful for some.

PEDIGREE RAILS (9)

Galloping up the lane they will come to Herberts Hollow where they will encounter the Pedigree Rails (9), a very large oxer over a ditch which should ride well out of the gallop.

DEFENDER TROUT HATCHERY (10AB) AND (11ABC)

A powerful canter is needed to approach the Kayak store that sits at the top of the slope leading to the Defender Trout Hatchery (10AB). As the horses descend the slope the riders will need to control the canter so they can then ride forward up the slope to the other Kayak store which will drop into the Trout Hatchery. As they land in the water, they will need to keep their eyes on the line up the slope to (11ABC) the right-handed brush corner and the subsequent D brush two strides later. Riders will need to react quickly to what is going on as this whole sequence of jumps will need a brave horse that is under control, adjustable and that will hold a line. Once again there is a longer alternative for those that need it.

LOG STACK (12) AND HORSEWARE IRELAND TRIPLE BAR (13)

The gallop up the hill to the Waterloo Plain gives horses a chance to settle before two straightforward galloping fences: the Log Stack (12) and the Horseware Ireland Triple Bar (13). These should boost confidence before the next big question.

Open

JOULES AT THE MALTINGS (14,15ABC), PARALLEL RAILS (14), HEDGE ON THE MOUND (15A), RAILS (15B), CHEVRON TRIPLE BRUSH (15C)

As they approach the Joules at the Maltings (14,15ABC) riders will first have to jump a set of Parallel Rails (14) before making the bend to the Hedge on the Mound (15A) which will lead them to the angled set of vertical Rails (15B) and then on to the Chevron Triple Brush (15C). The riders have choices here and it will all start with the line they take to 15A as that will determine which striding they will choose to get to 15B which consequently will affect what happens going to 15C. They will need to be accurate through the turns and then straight to the fence to keep from getting an unwanted run out. There is a longer alternative here which may reduce the risk of penalty. As they leave the Maltings, they will carry on down the track to meet a different kind of exercise.

THE POL ROGER TABLE (17)

Riders gallop over a raised, bridge-like flyover before coming to a nice let-up fence, the Pol Roger Table (17).

ROLEX CORNERS (16AB)

Just after six minutes into the course, competitors will come to the Rolex Corners (16AB) which they would like to meet on a forward stride. The approach will have them come off a short turn to the first of the corners and then the stride will be a little forward to the second. If they can carry a longer stride to the first, then the distance will be easier and will allow them to hold their horse onto the line of the second corner. There is a slightly longer route here and I could see this being used depending on how they jump the first corner.

LEMIEUX STABLE YARD (18AB)

As they reach the bottom of Winners’ Avenue, riders will come to the new LeMieux Stable Yard (18AB). There is a gate jumping into the Stable Yard and one jumping out. As these gates are both on a frangible device the riders will be making sure that their horse is under control and in a rounder canter to allow for a cleaner jump over the gates.

PARDUBICE (19)

Carrying on up Winners’ Avenue they will come to the Pardubice (19). Always a big galloping fence that will allow the riders to keep moving.

IRISH HORSE BOARD COTTESMORE LEAP (20)

Galloping further up Winners’ Avenue should give horses a brief breather before coming to the very large Irish Horse Board Cottesmore Leap (20). It is a big, bold, galloping type of fence which riders will want to meet on the perfect stride.

DEFENDER AT THE DAIRY MOUND (22,23ABC)

Just after the nine-minute mark comes Defender at the Dairy Mound (22,23ABC). Riders will want to keep forward momentum up the slope to the Log Corner at the top and then be able to keep their horse together to negotiate the massive Log that will take them down the slope to the Angled Brush Cabin. Control jumping the massive Log and accuracy to keep the line to the Cabin at the bottom will be needed. If horses are tiring, it’ll be imperative for riders to help them out and ride a good line to avoid a dreaded run out.

There are alternatives that allow more distance between fences, all of which cost time.

FAIRFAX & FAVOR AT KEEPERS (21AB)

Immediately the riders bend right to arrive at Fairfax & Favor at Keepers (21AB). There are two very distinct lines through the Keepers Triple Bars while at the same time you could see some slight variations. The quicker way has them staying more on an inside line the whole way while the alternative is a slightly more timeconsuming outside line.

ROLEX GRAND SLAM AT

CAPABILITY’S CUTTING (24)

Next, riders must show their horses the line to the straightforward Hare at Rolex Grand Slam at Capability’s Cutting (24). This should not cause a problem but will keep them riding.

AGRIA LIFETIME EQUINE SLATE MINE (25)

Galloping down the hill, the Agria Lifetime Equine Slate Mine (25) is always a massive fence and comes just before 10 minutes.

BOODLES RAINDANCE (26ABC)

At Boodles Raindance (26ABC) riders will need to ride the correct line over the two jewellery boxes and then stay positive over the Wave into the water. The drop here is significant, so a strong body position is important in case there are any missteps on landing.

DEFENDER

LION BRIDGE (27,28)

At Lion Bridge (27,28) competitors jump a Fishing Lodge before entering the water to jump the Fish, or alternatively a Fishing Lodge at the top of the rise.

Patrick Latham is a graphic designer and artist from Oakham, specialising in logos and other artwork for the equestrian sector. A former cricketer turned sports coach and mentor, Patrick splits his time between working at Oakham School and designing for clients in the equestrian world. Contact him on 07709 677911.

MY NAME’5 DODDIE (29) AND THE DEFENDER FINALE (30)

Heading for home, riders have only My Names’5 Doddie (29) and the Defender Finale (30) before crossing the finish.

It is my hope that all horses and riders have a safe and successful competition, that they enjoy the course and that they go on to a good day of showjumping on Sunday.