Marks & Spencer, which will be opening a new Simply Food store in Stamford on 17th October, is sponsoring the highly popular dressage displays at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (7-10 September 2006).

The two performances by British Olympic dressage rider, Richard Davison, on Friday 8 September, have become an annual fixture at the UK’s leading Autumn equestrian fixture.

Elizabeth Inman, Event Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Marks & Spencer into the family of Burghley sponsors and we are confident that the partnership will be mutually beneficial.”

Anthony Ridge, Stamford Store Manager said: “We’re delighted to be opening a new Simply Food store Stamford, providing the very best of Marks & Spencer food in such a convenient location. Sponsoring the Burghley Horse Trials demonstrates our commitment to being part of the local community.”

For the latest ticket availability visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk or telephone the Box Office on 01933 304744.

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Notes to editors:

For a full list of entries please see the section marked ‘Three Day Event Competition’ on the Burghley website, www.burghley-horse.co.uk

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