If you’re an eventing fan, Defender Burghley Horse Trials (4-7 September) is one of the highlights of the sport’s autumn calendar — and we’ve got a great prize package worth £500 to give away to one Your Horse reader.

This year’s fixture is a proud milestone for Champion Equestrian, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary and has been named as the official safety partner of Defender Burghley.

The prize

One winner* will receive the following:

  • One family ticket (admits two adults and two children), plus a car pass for any day of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
  • If the winner chooses to come on Thursday or Friday they also win a place on an official cross-country course walk** with a top figure from the sport of eventing. 
  • A Champion Insight Peaked Helmet.
  • A Champion Liber8 Body Protector.

How to enter

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*UK winners only. Entries close at 23:59pm on Sunday 17th August 2025.

**Please note that for anyone who visits on the Saturday or Sunday, no course walks will take place.

About the prizes

Insight Peaked Helmet

This helmet combines cutting edge ventilation, a customisable fit and bold, modern design, making it simply perfect for peak performance across all disciplines.

Liber8 Body Protector

This body protector is expertly engineered for women who demand the ultimate in comfort, flexibility and protection.

It offers a precision fit that moves with the wearer, without compromise.

As a part of this exclusive prize, the winner will also receive a professional fitting at Defender Burghley Horse Trials to ensure that their helmet and body protector fit perfectly.

About Champion

Defender Burghley spectators will be able to visit Champion during the event. Not only will the full collection be displayed, but the safety manufacturer is also offering:

  • Expert safety fittings with its knowledgeable team
  • Live demonstrations of the technology behind Champion helmets and body protectors.
  • New product launches and the opportunity to shop the complete Champion range from the company’s dedicated stand and its 
  • retail partners.

About Burghley

A large international entry is expected for Defender Burghley this year, as well as the very best Brits in the form of Harry Meade, Oliver Townend, Laura Collett, Ros Canter, Emily King and more.

The centre point as always is the famous cross-country course, which is being given a distinctly fresh look for 2025, with course-designer Derek di Grazia taking the track in a different direction for the first time in several years.

Other highlights are the acclaimed masterclasses on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 September. 

This year these will include the legendary Carl Hester, who will be working with event rider Tom McEwen to demonstrate movements of the CCI5* dressage test.

Bettina Hoy will also wow the crowds with a demo, while members of the British Europeans eventing squad will work their horses in the main arena after the day’s sport is over. 

A new partnership with The Howden Way will showcase the British talent pathways for young horses and up-and-coming young riders, while the fantastically popular Shetland Pony Grand National will bring some thrills to the Saturday and Sunday of the event.

Burghley is renowned for its superb shopping and this year will be no different, with more than 500 carefully curated retailers offering everything from art, garden furniture, beautiful clothing and delicious food and drink.

Anyone wanting to enjoy the event in style can book into the Avebury Restaurant for breakfast and lunch before more shopping and viewing of the equestrian action. 

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