Tickets on sale for Defender Burghley Horse Trials near Stamford

Tickets are on sale for Defender Burghley Horse Trials - and there will be a fresh look to the famous cross-country course.

Membership and general admission tickets are available today (April 23) for the four-day event near Stamford which takes place from September 4 to September 7.

The event combines sport, luxury shopping and food in the setting of Burghley’s historic park.

Course designer Derek di Grazia is reversing the direction of the cross-country course and including many new fences, which will provide competitors with a test of partnership between horse and rider.

Event director Martyn Johnson said: “We are very much looking forward to welcoming visitors to Defender Burghley in September for an extravaganza of exceptional sport, entertainment, shopping and a truly great day out.

“Derek di Grazia’s new-look cross-country course will provide athletes and horses with a different and fascinating test, and we have many exciting additions to the Burghley programme to announce in the coming months.”

Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance has been chosen as the charity for this year’

To see a full timetable for the horse trials or to book tickets, visit: www.burghley-horse.co.uk.

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