| Event: |
The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials |
| Dates: |
4 - 7 September 2008 |
| Venue: |
Grounds of Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire |
| Strapline: |
The Equestrian Social Event of the Year |
| Key areas: |
Highest level Three Day Event in Europe in the Autumn
Higher level (four star) than Olympics, Europeans or
World Championships
Best riders in the world
In 2003, Pippa Funnell on Primmore's Pride won the Rolex Grand Slam ($250,000), having won at Kentucky and Badminton.
2007 winner was William Fox-Pitt (GBR) on Parkmore Ed.
600
stands and food walks - as well known for the shopping
as it is for sport
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| Key displays to be confirmed: |
Understanding Horse Behaviour Display (Thur & Sun)
Richard Davison Dressage (Fri)
Pony Club Team Jumping (Thur)
Burghley Young Event Horse Finals (Fri)
P(UK) Burghley Event Pony Finals (Sun)
Donkey Driving Display (Sun)
Parade of Foxhounds (Sun)Military Band (Sun)
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| Ticket prices: |
All information on types and prices of tickets can be found here |
| Opening: |
Gates open at 7.30 am and shops open at 9.00 am. |
| Special Offers: |
Members' Enclosure is open to all for breakfast from 8.00
a.m. - 9.30a.m. each day |
| Box Office: |
01933 304744 |
| Website: |
www.burghley-horse.co.uk |
| Event Director: |
Elizabeth Inman |
| Course Designer: |
Captain Mark Phillips, CVO |
