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  <description>Burghley Horse Trials 1 - 4 September 2011 at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England</description>

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   <title>PHOTO COMPETITION - 'BURGHLEY IN ESSENCE'</title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=364</link>

   <description><![CDATA[The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials has launched a photographic competition to find twelve stunning photos for their 2013 'Burghley in Essence' Calendar. This is an opportunity for amateur photographers to showcase their favourite photo, taken at the Horse Trials, which represents 'the essence of Burghley'. It could be an image of the competition, the shopping, socialising, behind the scenes, walking the course, meeting a favourite horse/rider etc. For details on how to enter click <a href=http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/PhotoCompetition/index.html target="_blank">here</a>. ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>

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   <title>SPONSORED RIDERS RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITIES</title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=363</link>

   <description><![CDATA[On Sunday of the 2011 event, over 270 riders enjoyed the chance to ride along the famous four-star Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials cross country course as part of a sponsored ride. Thanks to the generosity of Dodson &amp; Horrell, Equest and Equest Pramox and the many volunteers who helped on the day, 100% of the &amp;#163;12,000 raised has gone to a number of charities. Derby, Lincs &amp; Rutland Air Ambulance, Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund, World Horse Welfare, Ace-Egypt and the Stamford XT - who support a number of local charities in and around Stamford; are listed amongst the beneficiaries. Ian Scott, sponsored ride organizer said: We are delighted to have raised an amazing sum that will benefit so many causes. It was particularly special because the Burghley Horse Trials were celebrating their 50th Anniversary and many special memories and personal ambitions were achieved by the riders. Elizabeth Inman, Event Director: This was the tenth sponsored ride at Burghley which is as popular as ever. It gives riders a unique chance to ride along the cross country course and in doing so has raised fantastic sums of money, which has amassed to over &amp;#163;120,000 supporting many local charities. ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate>

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   <title>NEW 'GREEN LIFESTYLE' PAVILION LAUNCH AT THE LAND ROVER BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS 2012</title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=362</link>

   <description><![CDATA[The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is delighted to announce the launch of The Green Lifestyle Pavilion in the Exhibition Village at the 2012 Event. The new pavilion, to be run by Just Brilliant Events, will bring together a whole new group of exhibitors with innovative natural, organic and eco-friendly products that offer visitors ever more attractive buying choices, together with expert advice ranging from conservation to sustainability. Elizabeth Inman, Director of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials said "Hosting the launch of this new pavilion at Burghley confirms our support for this very important element of the Event. Together with Jill Button of Just Brilliant Events we view this as a natural development of the whole ethos of "Burghley Lifestyle". Exhibitors in The Green Lifestyle Pavilion will inform and inspire visitors to look at their everyday life choices and consider green alternatives that can make a real difference, and lead to a more sustainable lifestyle. Jill Button, Managing Director of Just Brilliant Events said "Just Brilliant Events is delighted to be launching this new initiative at Burghley in 2012 and we have already secured bookings from a number of companies with very interesting and attractive products that we know will appeal to the Burghley audience. The new pavilion will sit alongside The Burghley Lifestyle Pavilion in the Exhibition Village, which has become one of the busiest areas of the showground" For more information about the Green Lifestyle Pavilion please email <a href="mailto:info@justbrilliant.com">Just Brilliant Events.</a> ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>

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   <title>BURGHLEY WINS 'INTERNATIONAL BEST EVENT' AWARD FOR SIXTH TIME</title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=361</link>

   <description><![CDATA[For the sixth time the international equestrian year book L'Annee Hippique has awarded The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials the riders' choice award as 'International Best Event' of the year. In 1987 L'Annee Hippique first asked riders in the Olympic disciplines to select their favourite shows based on considerations such as stabling, ground condition and course preparation, hospitality and prize money. Burghley won the inaugural award and was subsequently voted 'Best Event' in 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2008. "Winning this award is the icing on the cake of our anniversary year and recognises the attention to detail and hard work undertaken by my administration team and indeed our many volunteers," said Elizabeth Inman, Event Director. According to the riders it is the 'can do' and helpful attitude together with course preparation that they rate so highly at Burghley. British rider William Fox-Pitt, who recorded a sixth record win at Burghley this year commented that: "Burghley is one event that my team and I always look forward to. The course and going are always fantastic and the improvement in the facilities for riders, grooms and owners, over the years has been second to none. The atmosphere generated by the administration team and workforce is always friendly - everyone is made to feel welcome. Winning [International Best Event] again this year, especially as it was the 50th Anniversary, is well deserved". ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>

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   <title>RECORD DREAM WIN FOR FOX-PITT </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=358</link>

   <description><![CDATA[A dream clear round over the coloured poles with Parklane Hawk gave William Fox-Pitt his sixth Burghley victory - and put him in the history books as the first rider to attain this achievement. "I can't believe it," said William who first won here in 1994. "He was superb. I might have looked cool but deep down this mattered a lot - it is huge and a real honour". As befitted the 50th anniversary event the finale couldn't have been more dramatic. Incessant and heavy rain completely changed the ground conditions and within the few hours between the morning and afternoons show jumping the going went from good to sticky. William said; "The conditions were against him and going into the arena I was feeling quite sick - Neuf Des Coeurs had three down and I had to go in there saying 'believe in him' but realistically thinking what were the chances of a clear round. I am so lucky to have him." It was an impressive four-star debut for the New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred owned by Catherine Witt and procured just 18 months ago. "He is still green but is one of my big hopes for next year." A clear round from Andrew Nicholson and Nereo had put the pressure on the top placed four riders. Mary King and her homebred mare, Kings Temptress, owned by Derek Baden had one down while Andrew on second placed Avebury took out three poles to drop down the order to a final eighth place while the dream win for Caroline Powell (NZL) and Lenamore disappeared when the 15.3hh, 18-year-old had two poles down, but only dropped them one place to a final fourth. Andrew and Deborah Sellars Spanish bred Nereo - by the Thoroughbred Fines out of a half bred mare by the Hanoverian Golfi - had to settle for the runner up slot. "Both my horses have done well and Nereo did a good job but William's horse jumped immaculately," said Andrew who thinks that this year's Burghley was 'one of the best'. "It's been a great Burghley - I think cross-country day was a good day for the sport and there is always such a great crowd here - just look at them - despite the rain they stay to the bitter end." Mary had done enough to take third place with Kings Temptress, by Primitive Rising, who won the award for the highest placed British-bred mare and Mary the prize as her breeder. "I am very proud of her," said Mary who also finished 21st with Apache Sauce. "I had two experienced horses here and am chuffed to bits with them." It was also a dream result for New Zealand Burghley debutant Jonathan Paget (27) and Clifton Lush. Another clear round elevated them to a final fifth place - the pair was 35th after dressage - and they finished on their dressage score. The young New Zealander also finished in 12th place with Clifton Promise. Leicestershire based Clea Phillips had another good Burghley result with Lead The Way who once again finished in sixth place and the pair was the third best British combination in a truly international competition. Lauren Shannon (24) also from Leicestershire proved that last year's 12th place with Zero Flight - for which she won best first timer - was no fluke. One of the afternoon's five clear show jumping rounds propelled them 11 places up the leader board after cross-country to a final ninth place and the prize for the best Under-25. American Boyd Martin concluded his emotional Burghley journey with Neville Bardos with a final seventh place for the miracle horse that was pulled from a fatal fire just three months ago. British rider Tom McEwen might have been disappointed to take out three poles wwith Dry Old Party but his final 19th place meant the 20-year-old won the prize for the highest placed British first-timer as well as the HSBC training bursary for what was an impressive Burghley and four-star debut by the youngest rider on the start list. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate>

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   <title>PRIZE LIST </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[&amp;#8226;	The Land Rover Perpetual Challenge trophy to the winning owner; Catherine Witt &amp;#8226;	The Burghley Challenge cup to the winning rider; William Fox-Pitt &amp;#8226;	The Henry Tate Challenge cup to the owner of the second horse; Deborah Sellar &amp;#8226;	The Sugden Challenge trophy to the rider of the second horse; Andrew Nicholson &amp;#8226;	The Stamford Challenge trophy to the owner of the third horse; Derek Baden &amp;#8226;	A miniature of the Land Rover Perpetual Challenge trophy to the highest placed British rider competing for the first time at Burghley; Tom McEwen &amp;#8226;	Dege &amp; Skinner of Savile Row voucher for bespoke riding coat to the highest paced rider under 25 and not entitled to the Union flag; Lauren Shannon &amp;#8226;	HSBC classics training bursary; Tom McEwen &amp;#8226;	Sport Horse Breeding (GB) bronze to the horse sired by SHB(GB) stallion finishing in the top 12: Avebury - by Jumbo &amp;#8226;	Twemlows scholarship for two embryo transfer to the highest placed British-bred or domiciled mare completing in top 20; Kings Temptress (3rd) &amp;#8226;	Supporters of British Breeding prize to the breeder of the highest placed British-bred horse in the top 6; Mary King for Kings Temptress Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>

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   <title>KING AND HALPIN WIN INTERNATIONAL PAIRS </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=360</link>

   <description><![CDATA[The pair of third placed Mary King and Kings Temptress and American rider Sinead Halpin and Manoir De Carneville (15th) won the International Pairs Challenge at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The pair, first after dressage, dropped to second place at the end of cross-country day, when Andrew Nicholson (Avebury) and Tom McEwen (Dry Old Party) took the lead. However the pair of ladies had fewer faults in the show jumping which put them back at the top of the leader board. It was a first time at Burghley for Sinead (29) from New Jersey who came to international acclaim with a brilliant performance with the Selle Francais Manoir de Carneville (by the Selle Francais Gaub) at Rolex Kentucky this spring where she finished third behind Mary's two rides - Kings Temptress (1st ) and Fernhill Urco (2nd). "I have had such a crazy experience this weekend," said Sinead who trained with Karen and David O'Connor. "Eventing is a completely different ball game over here but amazing." British rider Zara Phillips who enjoyed a great cross-country ride with High Kingdom to finish in a final 10th place and New Zealander Jonathan Paget and Clifton Lush (5th) took second place. Australian Sam Griffiths and Happy Times (16th) and Clea Phillips and Lead The Way (6th) were third. The pairs are decided after the first horse inspection; the top 15 ranked British riders are are paired, in reverse order, with the top 15 'rest of the world' riders taken from the FEI rider rankings. Each pairs' scores are added together and the pair with the lowest number of penalties wins the competition. The winning pair won &amp;#163;2,500. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate>

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   <title>GREAT DAY FOR THE OLDIES </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=357</link>

   <description><![CDATA[Two eighteen-year-old horses completed the cross-country yesterday. Comanche the ride of James Robinson is currently in 19th place while Lenamore, last year's winner and Caroline Powell are in 3rd place. If little Lenamore - the Irish-bred grey is just 15.3 - can win again this year he will not only be the oldest winner ever but the first horse to win back to back Burghleys. Despite his relatively small size, he has proved himself the ultimate cross-country machine. The flying grey, owned by Janie and Lexi Mackinnon has also completed Badminton six times. Known at home as Ed, he was bought by owners Janie and Lexi Mackinnon as an untried four-year-old with a reputation and still has attitude. "He was and still is sharp - he can drop a shoulder in a flash - and is not a ride for anyone - but he is not malicious and I am sure that is what gives him his competitive edge," says his owner Lexi. "He is a dream to look after in the stable but you cannot hack him without another four-legged companion otherwise he'll come home without you. Walking him back to the stables after dressage or cross-country is also a challenge - it takes one each side to hold him and another of his other quirks is that he doesn't do warming up before dressage - he'll go straight from the box to the arena." Lenamore and Caroline were fifth after dressage and then jumped for fun around the cross-country to be one of ten clear inside the time to move up into third place. "He feels fantastic and certainly isn't ready to retire yet," said Caroline after her cross-country round. This year was the ninth that the Irish-bred Comanche has been on the start list at Burghley - he has also competed at eight consecutive Badmintons. Comanche, by the Thoroughbred I'm A Star, has been brought through the levels by his owner, Herefordshire vet James Robinson. "He gave me a good feel all the way yesterday," said James. "But it was an old fashioned track and probably suited him - we both remember doing them." It was not plain sailing however as James was nursing a broken collar bone - sustained not riding but in a competitive 'Father's race' at school sports day. "We got a bit untidy towards the end as I was struggling. I most certainly wouldn't have ridden any other horse round here with such an injury - he owes me nothing." Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate>

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   <title>NEW ZEALANDERS MAKE THEIR MARK </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=356</link>

   <description><![CDATA[This year there are ten riders from New Zealand competing at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. After the cross-country nine of the riders are still in the competition - five of them in the top twenty. It was first time Burghley for 27-year-old World Equestrian Games (WEG) team bronze medallist Jonathan 'Jock' Paget. Jock has been based in Dunsfold, Surrey for the season bringing with him several 'Clifton' horses from New Zealand. Both Clifton Promise (16th) - who was 7th at the WEG and Clifton Lush (14th)produced clear rounds for him yesterday with his second ride Lush going inside the time. "They were both very good and I was really stoked (excited and thrilled) to get round," said Jock who previously considered the track 'meaty with no freebies'. "Promise showed me how to get round and I learnt the lesson and made it back inside the time with Lush - it felt great." Craig Nicholai (46) from Rotorua was competing at Burghley for the second time it was however only just. The lorry bringing in his ride Just Ironic broke down and it was touch and go whether the pair was going to make it for the first horse inspection. Just Ironic was prepared on the lorry while it was mended and they got to the inspection with minutes to spare. However the dressage wasn't plain sailing either - Craig lost his way twice. "I had the wrong brain in," said Craig. "Thankfully Angela (Tucker) was very patient as was the crowd but I lost a lot of marks for that." The pair 77th after dressage came into their own on the cross-country course with the New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred coming home clear inside the time to bring them 45 places up the leader board to 32nd place. "It was absolutely brilliant - I couldn't have asked for more," said Craig. "It was a really hard test - lovely huge jumps and he nailed it. I was happy to get home safe - under the time was amazing." British based New Zealander Neil Spratt has also enjoyed a good two days so far with the British-bred Upleadon, by Welton Crackerjack to be 19th after cross-country and eventing legend and double Olympic gold medallist Mark Todd is currently just outside the top 20 with the Irish-bred Major Milestone. And of course the Land Rover perpetual challenge trophy might yet go to a New Zealander - both team veteran Andrew Nicholson and last year's winner Caroline Powell are within a whisker of winning. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>ALEX WINS 'HORSE CARE' AWARD</title>

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   <description><![CDATA[Freelance groom Alex Van Tuyll, the groom of Dry Old Party (no. 44) was awarded the Mountain Horse 'Horse Care' prize at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The award judged by Polly Lochore, is awarded to the groom of the best cared for horse based on the presentation, condition and care of their horse throughout the event. Alex from Dorset formerly worked for William Fox-Pitt. During her ten-year stint at his yard she was the groom at Burghley for Burghley winners, Highland Lad (2002), Ballincoola (2005), Parkmore Ed (2007) and Tamarillo (2008). It was after this win that Alex left to freelance both as a groom and cook. This year is the second consecutive year that she has groomed for the youngest rider at their first four-star event - last year she groomed for Laura Collett and Ginger may Killinghurst. One of the major factors that makes a successful groom is Alex believes, 'going beyond the call of duty'. "You have to be prepared for the unexpected and plan ahead and I always bring extra kit in case of emergencies," said Alex who was up at 05.00 this morning to attend to her valuable charge. "But trying to keep the horse in his normal routine as much as possible is important which involves plenty of grazing in-hand. Yes there is a lot of standing around on the end of a rope but that allowed him to absorb the atmosphere while staying relaxed which is vital." Results 1, Alex Van Tuyll (Dry Old Party) 2, Rachel Nicholson (Cadoc Z) 3, Hesther Owen (Highland Prince) 4, Samantha Parker (Sidnificant) 5, Jane Boggis (High Havoc) 6, Sharon Mepham (Easy Target/Sir Percival) 7, Lewis Gudgeon (Chilli Morning) Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>

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   <title>GEORGIE TROTS OUT IN STYLE </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=354</link>

   <description><![CDATA[Fifty five horses will go forward to the final day's show jumping at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Both Kilpatrick River (no 53) the ride of Elizabeth Power (IRL) in sixth place after cross country and Primitive Pistol (no 20) the ride of Jeanette Brakewell (GBR) in 26th place, were withdrawn before the final horse inspection. Instant Reaction (no 18) the ride of Ginnie Turnbull (GBR) was withdrawn from the holding box. Wiltshire based Georgie Spence won the prize, for the best turned out rider at the horse inspection, judged by Eileen Green the editor of the Stamford Mercury. Georgie (22) who is currently in 29th place with her own Running Brook, was wearing a tartan skirt and elegant black frock coat available from Moloh an independent fashion retailer with shops in Tetbury and Pimlico. Georgie was presented with an Irish Duiske crystal vase presented by Martin Donohoe of Goresbridge sales who sponsored the award. The show jumping for the lower placed riders has started and the top 24 will jump at 14.30hrs to decide the winner of this year's Land Rover perpetual challenge trophy. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>A CLOSE FINISH TO CROSS-COUNTRY DAY </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=353</link>

   <description><![CDATA[It is close at the top. A mere 3.7 penalties, less than the value of one show jump down, divides the top four after the cross-country at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Just a clear round of show jumping now separates leader William Fox-Pitt from a record sixth Burghley victory. William and the New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred Parklane Hawk, for who it was the first four-star course, put in a clear round inside the time and moved to the top of the leader board when dressage leader Simone Deitermann was eliminated after a fall from Free Easy NRW. "It was a big attacking track this year and we all knew we had our work cut out," said William who is also in ninth place with Neuf Des Coeurs. "Parklane Hawk is a horse I rate highly but you never know and it is always a relief to come home clear. And he came home full of running and is one who is very exciting for the future." Andrew Nicholson also put in an early clear round with his first ride Rosemary Barlow's Avebury to move up three places to second but added 2.8 time penalties to his dressage score with Deborah Sellers Nereo. The penalties resulted in a drop of one place to fifth. "The course rode very big and the first half was intense albeit the second half gave you a chance to catch up a bit more but over some very big single fences. Avebury was very good and while Nereo would have been quicker at the halfway stage he began to tire in the second half." Last year's winners Caroline Powell and Lenamore gave yet another sparkling display of cross-country riding to complete on a clean sheet and move up to third. If the eighteen-year-old Lenmore can win again he will be the first horse to win the event two year's in a row and most certainly the oldest. "He is an amazing horse," said Caroline who is based in the Scottish borders. "As soon as he arrived here on Tuesday he knew exactly where he was and was even trying to tell me which way to go on the cross-country course. Yet again he gave me an amazing ride." Mary King and Kings Temptress dropped one place from third to fourth and is not far behind with her first ride Apache Sauce who is in seventh. From the 78 starters 10 combinations came home clear inside the time. The one to benefit most was New Zealander Craig Nicolai, whose fast clear with Just Ironic moved him up 45 places, from 77th to 32nd, while local rider Angus Smales from Rutland jumped 39 places up the leader board with Ballyvooney. Fifty three of the 58 finishers jumped clear rounds a result that pleased course designer Captain Mark Phillips. "I was relieved to see 53 clear rounds but I think the reason that few finished with penalties is that if you had a stop early on then this course drained the confidence out of the rider. But in general riders respected the course and it rode well." Burghley Director Elizabeth Inman was happy with the outcome of the day. "I came in this morning worried by potential traffic problems (caused by the closure of the A1) but in fact as well as an increase of advanced sales of 30%, the figures on the gate also went up by 4% and I couldn't be more pleased." The final horse inspection takes place in the main arena at 09.00hrs and show jumping for the lower placed riders at 10.30hrs. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>TRAFFIC UPDATE </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[IMPORTANT INFORMATION The A1 is now open in both directions. We have just received the news that the A1 that had been closed between the A47 at Wansford and junction 17 the A1M due to an accident yesterday has now opened in both directions. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>A CLEAR ROUND FOR TOM </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[Youngest rider Tom McKewen made an impressive debut at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The 20-year-old from Wiltshire came home clear inside the time with Dry Old Party at his first four-star event. "I am immensely proud of the horse," said Tom. "Where I got it wrong he got it right and where I got it right it was amazing and the course certainly lived up to the promise of massive." Tom has only ridden the former racehorse who shares the same sire - Un Desperado - as Gold Cup legend Best Mate since last year and is now owned by Jess Meed. "I have to say a big thanks to Alex Franklyn who has helped me so much with the horse," said Tom who also trains with former British team rider Rodney Powell before adding that it might not be a 'dry old party tonight'. While Tom is the youngest rider Comanche (58) the ride of Herefordshire vet James Robinson is one of the oldest horses competing at this year's Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The veteran 18-year-old, who has been on the Burghley start list for a total nine times, has just completed the cross-country with 7.6 time penalties. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>RAPTUROUS RECEPTION FOR BOYD </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=350</link>

   <description><![CDATA[It was an emotional return through the finishing flags for American Boyd Martin and Neville Bardos (no 46) who came home clear inside the time at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. It is just three months since Neville was pulled out of a burning barn that killed six other horses and it was unknown whether he would ever recover from the smoke inhalation. A few weeks later Boyd suffered a second tragedy when his father was killed. "It has been a terrible time - it is great to do something good," said a visibly moved Boyd, who bought the former racehorse for just 850 dollars as a three-year-old off the track in Australia. "We have had only eight weeks to get ready for this and he has not jumped much since the World Equestrian Games. But I knew he had heart - he has never had a time penalty. He has kept me going through everything and it was good that we had this to aim for. Burghley is a breathtaking event - it is just so beautiful." Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>FOX-PITT FLIES INTO THE LEAD </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=349</link>

   <description><![CDATA[After his cross-country round five times Burghley winner William Fox-Pitt with Parklane Hawk (no 14) has taken the lead at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The pair can now only be beaten by the dressage leaders, the German combination of Simone Deitermann and Free Easy NRW (no 89). However the margin is so slighht that they cannot be more than one second over the time in order to keep the lead they gained in the dressage. "My goodness that horse can gallop," said William of his former racehorse. "Halfway round we were down on the clock but we clawed it back. It was massive all the way but then you don't expect a holiday at Burghley." After the first 20 riders three have been inside the time; as well as William Fox-Pitt, New Zealander Andrew Nicholson with his first ride Avebury came home clear two seconds inside the time and Francis Whittington with his first ride Sir Percival came home within the optimum time of 11min 40sec. British Burghley first-timer Joy Dawes from Buckingham was one who was delighted to complete with Finnisterre, coming home clear and adding just 8.0 time penalties to their score. "That was absolutely fantastic" said Joy. "There were so many difficult fences I wasn't sure whether he would come up with the goods and that I would ride it right - but I am really delighted with him." Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>BURGHLEY TV - UPDATE</title>

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   <description><![CDATA[Burghley TV UPDATE Today's cross-country will NOT appear live on the Burghley.TV site. Rider rounds will be available to view later in the day on demand. An additional service to allow you to view the rider rounds is available on www.youtube.com/BurghleyTV Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>ALL SYSTEMS GO </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[Everything is on track for a great day at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Despite the closure of the A1, between the A47 at Wansford and junction 17 for the A1M, all traffic is currently flowing freely including that on the specified diversions towards the park. Please follow the signs. It is anticipated that the A1 will re-open at midday. Please keep tuned to local radio stations. The weather is currently cool with a hint of precipitation but once the cloud disperses is forecast to be another fine and dry day, warm with a good deal of sunshine and a maximum temperature of 22 degrees C All eighty combinations after the dressage are set to go forward to today's cross-country. Australian Sam Griffiths and Happy Times will be the trailblazers and they leave the start box at 11.00hrs. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>TRAFFIC UPDATE FOR THE LAND ROVER BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS</title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=345</link>

   <description><![CDATA[Press release - Friday 2 September 2011 Visitors travelling to The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials from the south should be aware that the A1 is closed between Junction 17 and the Wansford A47 Junction. Please note both these junctions are open. There will be diversionary routes in place. We would advise that people allow extra time for their journey or plan an alternative route. We will keep you posted on developments as soon as we have any information but please listen to local radio reports and visit local traffic and travel websites. It is anticipated that the A1 will be open by 12.00 hours Saturday 3 September 2011. Ends Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>DEITERMANN FINDS DRESSAGE EASY</title>

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   <description><![CDATA[Burghley 'first-timer' Simone Deitermann (30) with Free Easy NRW is the new leader at the end of dressage at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The German rider from Saerbeck, near Osnabruck literally pipped British rider William Fox-Pitt to the post and has just 0.4pen in-hand. "At the beginning of the test my horses was very nervous - in England and on grass he always gets a bit nervous - so he made a couple of errors but he did a good job and I am happy to be in the lead," said Simone. Free Easy has a bit of a dressage pedigree being by leading Westphalian dressage sire Florestan albeit he is out of a Thoroughbred mare and was specifically bred for eventing. "It is my first time here and I had not realised it was all so beautiful. The course is also beautifully presented but it's difficult - not too technical but there are a lot of big fences. However we need a good result as we need to qualify for the Olympics," said Simone. William Fox-Pitt is now second with Parklane Hawk albeit he and Simone were the only ones to gain scores in the 30's. William also moved into the top ten with his second ride Neuf Des Coeurs. Mary King and her second ride Kings Temptress deposed Andrew Nicholson from the top three - the New Zealander however remains in fourth with his second ride Nereo narrowly ahead of stable mate Avebury in fifth. Mary was particularly pleased with the test from her homebred mare, a daughter of Thoroughbred Primitive Rising out of a Louella Inschallah mare. "She is a cool character and has always been consistent in her dressage but up till recently has lacked flair. However now she is more mature and stronger she is able to be more expressive," said Mary who is looking forward to tomorrow's cross-country. "Both my two are capable of jumping round and it is up to me to make sure we do a good job. It will be interesting to see how it rides but I think it will be a good course for first-timers as it encourages bold forward riding." Others to have a good day in the dressage arena were; last year's winners Caroline Powell and Lenamore who are in sixth place, British rider Laurence Hunt and Phoebus (9th) while the stallion Chilli Morning also gained an average score of 68.33 for 18th place. However less than 10 penalties separate the top 20 combinations - the equivalent of just 25 seconds over the optimum time. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>CEKATINKA WINS FOUR-YEAR-OLD FINAL</title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=346</link>

   <description><![CDATA[The Dutch-bred mare Cekatinka with Rosalind Canter in the saddle won this year's four-year-old Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse final. Another bred by Dutch dressage team vet Jan Greve, she was bought and produced by Judy Bradwell and is the fourth four-year-old winner for former Burghley winner and locally-based Judy. Yorkshire-based Joanne Pullan now owns the mare, by international show jumper King Kolibri, sixth in the Grand Prix in Dublin this year, out of a mare by the Thoroughbred Julio Mariner. "I first saw her as a three-year-old and watched her being broken. She moved beautifully and has a superb temperament. Hopefully she is for me to event, but I wasn't expecting this," said Joanne. Cekatinka was pulled in first in the final phase (suitability and potential) giving her the maximum 10 marks and moving her to the top of the line. Matthew Wright and Ask The Boss, an upstanding and well-balanced big bay gained nine marks in this final section to take second place. By Dutch-bred Grand Prix show jumper Silvano (by Corland), Ask The Boss was bred and found in Ireland. "We bought him out of a field near Wexford last year," said owner Ian McKie. "He was untouched but had so much presence and star quality. You have to give him a lot of respect, but as long as they have the ability that's the most important. The plan is very much for him to go eventing." Burghley chairman Richard Jewson and his wife Sarah were at the ringside to see their horse Billy Cuckoo take third place with Pippa Funnell. The attractive 16hh bay mare,by William Funnell's Nations Cup team jumper Billy Congo was one of two to gain the top mark - 38/40 - in the jumping phase. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>STAY LATER AT BURGHLEY </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=343</link>

   <description><![CDATA[Due to potential hold ups caused by the closure of the AI south near Stibbington, the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials will remain open later tonight to enable visitors to stagger their journey home. It is hoped that visitors will stay to enjoy the atmosphere at Burghley to allow potential congestion to disperse. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>IMPORTANT TRAVEL NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT</title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=342</link>

   <description><![CDATA[It has been reported that the AI southbound has been closed at the Stibbington turn (approx six miles south of Stamford) due to a light aircraft crashing into a pylon at Sibson airfield. It is highly recommended that visitors be prepared to take alternative routes home. There will be signs advising the best routes to avoid the problem. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title> LORNA CLARKE RECALLS HER WINNING MOMENTS </title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=341</link>

   <description><![CDATA[Former Burghley winner Lorna Clarke is one of many winners returning to The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials for this year's celebratory 50th anniversary lunch. Lorna (nee Sutherland) a winner on two occasions, first won here in 1967 with the rather plain skewbald Popadom - who even at the time was considered an unlikely winner as he was out of mare that once pulled a dray. They however confounded their critics by leading the dressage with a 20 penalty margin - producing a then record breaking mark. "No-one thought that Popadom stood a chance and everyone was very surprised that a horse of his type could even do dressage", remembers Lorna who later became a BBC commentator for the event. Despite leading the dressage most presumed that once up against the other mainly Thoroughbred horses he would not be able to complete the steeplechase in the time as well as a four mile cross country course as well. "After the steeplechase - which he did well inside the time - I did think he might be finished but coming back through the park he saw the deer and got such a fright it brought him back to life," said Lorna who recalls the changes to the event over the year. "When I first won there was just field for practice and warming up whereas now there are several all-weather arenas - but having said that the standard of dressage is much higher now - thank heavens." In 1978 Lorna gained her second win - with Greco a horse of more respected breeding. "I thought I had sold Greco to Canada. But he failed the vet and came bouncing back and incredibly we went on to win - the biggest favour that vet did me." The Thoroughbred Greco was also fifth and sixth the next two years. "He was a charming sweet-natured horse so much that when my son was young I used to sit him on his back while I fed the other horses," remembers Lorna who completed Burghley on 16 occasions as well as winning team gold and an individual silver medal (1985) and a second team gold (1989) at European Championships held at Burghley. "I had one of my more exciting moments during one of the European Championships when coming down to the Trout Hatchery I was catching up the Italian rider before me. He was taking the long route and I could see the fence judge was thinking of stopping me - but I shot through via the short route as I had the right of way. The cheers from the crowd carried me for the next five fences - it was amazing and what makes it all worth while." So what does Lorna make of this year's cross-country course? "From what I've seen so far I love it - with the exception of those skinnies at the bottom of fence 4. That is not cross-country it is show jumping. Cross-country is jumping hedges, fences and walls. I love the big clean fences like the hedge (Herberts Hedge - Fence 8)all big great fences you can ride at - I love it." Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>CONVINCING WIN FOR ZENO </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[British European team bronze medallist Piggy French added to her weeks spoils claiming the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse five-year-old final with Sara Fowlers Zeno Das Gluck. The combination ran out the undisputed winners leading the field into the final phase - potential and suitability - where judge Bridget Parker pulled them in first to gain the maximum 10 points for this section putting them 4.5 marks ahead of the rest. Bred in Germany Zeno is by the leading Trakehner event stallion Grafenstolz. He was originally bought out of Germany by Chloe Newton and bought by Sara Fowler in March. "Sara wanted a horse that was not too big and pretty, he fitted both criteria and I liked his type," said Piggy. "Due to my commitments he hasn't done much. He was broken and produced beautifully by Chloe and I haven't had to do a great deal to get him here." Last year's winners Ben Hobday and the good looking Shadow Boxer, also German-bred, returned to stand second. Lancashire based Ben, a British Young Rider team gold medallist, owns the dark bay gelding by Quidam de Revel son Quidam Rubin in partnership with Dawn Grundy. Whilst last year Ben had to withdraw his ride Guna Be Good this year he will be making his Burghley debut with the horse and will be last into the dressage arena this afternoon. Caroline Powell, third in the four-year-old class last year, stood third again but this year with the Irish-bred Up, Up and Away. By the leading Irish Sport Horse sire Puissance he is out of Coolmore Frolic who is by the Selle Francais Paris Lights by Alme. The lovely grey impressed jumping judges Rowland Fernyhough and Luis Alverez de Cervera who gave him 39/40 in this section. New Zealander Lizze Brown gained the award for the highest placed mare Bulana who stood fourth. Another bred by Dutch vet Jan Greve Bulana is by the Numero Uno son Tygo and was bought from Judy Bradwell just four weeks ago. "She is our hope for Burghley in five-years time," said Lizze who is based with Judy. Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>MIRACLE RECOVERY FOR NEVILLE BARDOS</title>

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   <description><![CDATA[The fact that Boyd Martin (USA) and his horse Neville Bardos are competing at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials at all is nothing short of a miracle. Neville Bardos was one of five horses rescued from a stable fire at the barn that Boyd rented from leading American rider Phillip Dutton. The fire that was caused by an electrical fault and happened at the end of May killed six horses. Neville Bardos was the last of the rescued horses to get out. "Due to smoke inhalation the vets didn't give him much of a chance but we've just taken it day by day - certainly being at Burghey is a bit of an emotional one. He cheated death and it really is remarkable that he is here at all," said Boyd. Last year the combination was fourth at Lexington CCI**** and in October at the World Equestrian Games took individual 10th place. It is however the first time that Boyd will be competing at Burghley. "I'd love to see those finishing flags," said Boyd who has a good dressage score of 49.7. "We've had a tough preparation but he can run with the best. He looks good, feels fit and we'll have a go." ]]></description>

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   <title>FLYING THE FLAG FOR THE BOYS </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[Chilli Morning (no.93), owned by Mrs Lisa Stone and ridden by Nick Gauntlett (GBR) is the only stallion competing at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials this year. It will be the first four-star event for the German-bred SHB(GB) graded stallion. He is by the German-bred Thoroughbred Phantomic, a grandson of Northern Dancer out of Koralle who is by the Mecklenburg stallion Kolibri an international show jumper and successful sire of jumpers. Nick who is based in Chipping Sodbury close to Badminton says; "Chilli is a really laid back horse which is just as well as the yard is not really set up for stallions but fortunately he is extremely well-behaved. "He has a fairly prominent place in the yard as he likes to keep an eye on what's going on and it also means that he gets seen as he seems to like being the centre of attention. He also likes to know his neighbours so Rocket Science always lives opposite to him and Arkela in the next stable - he really doesn't like a new horse next door and can be quite threatening if there is another horse put in there. " Nick and Chilli will start their Burghley at 12.30 today. "At a competition he loves showing off and will rise to the occasion in the arena. But he also likes going to stud and is very easy for them to deal with he wouldn't dream of mixing business with pleasure." Progeny of Chilli have already been making their mark and several of Nicks homebred stock have recently done well at the BEF Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity, a series that aims to identify British-bred potential sport horses and ponies. At the recent Futurity assessment at Hartpury College Chilli Morning had six of his progeny forward in the eventing section. All owned by Nick and all attained First or Higher First Premiums. . Nick said; "Three-year-old Jalapeno (out of a mare by the Thoroughbred Shaab) is an exciting prospect as she is looking really athletic and an exciting first example of what Chilli can produce." The highest score of Gauntlett's six entries at Hartpury went to the yearling filly Tender Morning. Her dam the thoroughbred, Tenderfoot by Be My Chief, won on the flat and three other progeny of hers are now racing. ]]></description>

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   <title>HAVE A GOOD DAY AT BURGHLEY </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[All roads seemingly lead to The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The crowds are pouring in and another fine day is forecast for the second day of dressage. As well as weather the competition also heats up; will William Fox-Pitt retain his lead or will Pippa Funnell (GBR), Andrew Nicholson (NZL) or Mary King (GBR) head him off? Lucinda Fredericks, (AUS), especially known for her skills in the dressage arena and the German-bred mare Prada (no.84) may well also pose a threat to the leaders. Today is also the day of the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse finals that takes place in Ring Two. The five-year-old final is underway and the four-year-old final takes place this afternoon. And in the main arena at the end of the mornings dressage international dressage trainer, Ferdi Eilberg, trainer to the Irish team and Mary King, will over see a dressage demonstration assisted by his daughter Maria and son Michael both of who compete internationally. To keep up with the latest news from the event become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook visit; http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>KILPATRICK RIVER POWERS INTO TOP THREE </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[Elizabeth Power and Kilpatrick River performed the best test of the afternoon to take third place at the end of the first day of dressage at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. British rider William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk are still in first place and New Zealander Andrew Nicholson and Avebury retain second. Having already won here on five previous occasions, as has Mark Todd and Ginny Elliott, another win for William would ensure a record sixth victory. And as well as Parklane Hawk to help him he also has the French-bred Neuf Des Coeurs entered. While Neuf Des Coeurs has completed and been placed at four-star - he was fourth at Lexington in May - it will be the first four-star event for Parklane Hawk. A New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred Parkland Hawk only came out of training five years ago and was then produced for eventing by New Zealander Matthew Grayling. He has been with William just 18 months and he ended his first season in England winning the Blenheim CCI***. "There is no doubt that this will be a big four-star test for him but he's ready for it," said William. Andrew Nicholson has also won here on two previous occasions - 1995 (Buckley Province) &amp; 2000 (Mr Smiffy) - and this year also has two opportunities to gain his third win getting off to a good start with the grey Jumbo gelding Avebury. "Avebury is capable of going round here and hopefully I'll give him a good ride and he'll do his job," said Andrew who rides the Spanish-bred Nereo Later tomorrow. Despite having done the dressage at Burghley last year it will be the first full blown Burghley for Irish rider Elizabeth Power and Kilpatrick River. Last year the pair got called up for the Irish team for the World Equestrian Games and therefore had to withdraw. Kilpatrick River, like Parklane Hawk, is Thoroughbred and raced 22 times before coming out of training and being produced for eventing. The combination was 11th on their Badminton debut in 2009 but this year fell halfway round the course. "I am delighted with the build up to Burghley - it's the best preparation for an event we've had," said Elizabeth who was warmed up for her dressage test by Ferdi Eilberg who trains the Irish Squad. "I was delighted with his test - he's well capable and put it all together and it was me and him together today. The changes were the best four we've done all week." Elizabeth will now concentrate on walking the cross-country course. "It's a big bold course but he's got plenty of scope and with that many jumping efforts ahead of us its good to know that he's not short of scope." Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>FERNIE HUNT PC JUMP TO THE TOP </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[The Fernie Hunt ran out the winners of this year's Pony Club Team Show Jumping competition at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials narrowly beating the local Burghley Pony Club who took second place. Eventing legend, double Olympic gold medallist and five times Burghley winner Mark Todd presented the prizes to the winning teams. Results; 1, Fernie Hunt 2, Burghley PC 3, South Notts Hunt 4, Belvoir Hunt 5, Meynell PC 6, Cottesmore Hunt 7, Cambridgeshire Hunt 8, Atherstone Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <title>GIN &amp; JUICE SHOWS SPIRIT </title>

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   <description><![CDATA[This year is the first time that California-based Canadian Hawley Bennett-Awad has competed at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Hawley (34) is however no stranger to the big time; last year with Gin &amp; Juice she was a member of the Canadian team that impressed to win team silver at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. Earlier this year the pair came over to compete at Badminton and Hawley gained her first Badminton completion. Gin &amp; Juice AKA Ginny, is one of the ten mares that are competing at Burghley and at only 15.3hh is one of the four smallest horses. "She might not be big but she thinks she is King Kong," said Hawley of the Thoroughbred mare that was bred by Linda and Terry Paine owners of Kingsway Farm in Temecula where Hawley in based. "She is a feisty mare and one of the most athletic horses I have sat on and the one I want to be on for my first Burghley." Hawley began riding Ginny when she was a 'spunky' five-year-old and the pair rose quickly through the grades. In 2009 they won the Canadian Bromont CCI**** and the following year was 17th at Lexington CCI**** gaining selection for the team for the World Equestrian Games and Ginny was awarded the USEA 'Mare of the Year' award. "That award is very special to me - she is such a little rock star," said Hawley who trains with Buck Davison. Hawley and Ginny have travelled over from California especially for Burghley and will return home next Wednesday. "Within a week she will be grazing in the field with her friends," said Hawley who first of all has to concentrate on the cross-country course. "Everyone is saying how big it is but for us the bigger the better and I'm excited and looking forward to getting out of the start box on Saturday." Become a fan of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Facebook and keep up to date with the Event. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/BurghleyHorse or following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/LRBHT_Official The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2011 Videos : http://www.youtube.com/burghleyhorsetrials ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk head the leader board halfway through the first day of dressage at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The pair was the only one whose score managed to break into the 30's - just - scoring 39.7 despite William being penalised for an error of course as he made his final halt at the wrong marker. "Getting into the thirties has a good psychological effect and I am delighted with him, I just hope that mistake doesn't prove expensive," said William. "Parklane Hawk coped really well; he has a superb brain on him, a lovely temperament, a good trot and is easy to ride - all those things you dream of in a horse and I have a lot of faith in him." Parklane Hawk, who is owned by Catherine Witt, was the winner of Blenheim last year. He is a 12-year-old New Zealand bred Thoroughbred by Grosvenor who is also the sire of Santos the ride of New Zealander Blyth Tait. Burghley will be the first four-star event for Parklane Hawk. "The course is big and it walks big and is built for a bold, brave horse," said William who also rides Neuf Des Coeurs tomorrow. "Parklane Hawk is a brave horse and gave me a lovely ride at Blenheim and I am optimistic that he is ready for this challenge." Veteran New Zealander Andrew Nicholson scored a tidy 42. with Rosemary Barlow's grey Avebury and is currently second. "I was very pleased with that - he is very sound and doesn't mind the atmosphere which was quite big for early Thursday as there looks to be more people here than usual at this stage." Andrew who has won here on two previous occasions believes that the course this year is definitely different. "It's big and pretty much Burghley but with a good change of style and hopefully we will enjoy it," said Andrew who also has a second ride, Nereo, later tomorrow afternoon. Mary King and Apache Sauce, who has been well placed here in previous years, are currently third. The dark chestnut by the Thoroughbred Endoli has not always been the most reliable in the dressage arena. "I am chuffed to bits - that was definitely one of his better tests. He can be a bit of a redhead and can turn from calm to excited just like that but today was lovely," said Mary who is impressed by the cross-country course. "It is an amazing beautifully presented course. The fences are not as technical as we have seen in recent years - it is a bigger, bolder straighter course. Apache Sauce is very capable as long as his rider does the right thing," said Mary with reference to her fall at the European Championships in Luhmuhlen last week. ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[Fourteen graded sport horse stallions will be taking part in this year's stallion parade at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The parade that takes place today (Thursday) in the main arena during the lunch break has been organised by the BBSH (The British Bred Sport Horse. The stallions have been selected as suitable for breeding future event horses. Information sheets will be available on the day around the arena and at the organisers office. The stallions taking part are: Amour G - skewbald by Goshka Ringo graded WBB-UK owned by Pippa Childerhouse Billy Be Cool - AES licensed competing stallion by Vechta and a former winner of both four and five-year-old Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse finals. Owned by Morelands Stud Classic Juan - Hanoverian by Crazy Classic owned by Witcham House Stud Estbeban - Thoroughbred and licensed Holsteiner by Prince Mab owned by The Stalllion Company Future Illusion - AES licensed by Trakehner sire Fleetwater Opposition owned by Future Sport Horses Garuda K - Trakehner by Elite Munchausen graded WBB-UK owned by Woodcroft Stud Grafenstolz - leading competition stallion and graded Trakehner by Polarion owned by The Stallion Company. Latin King - licensed Trakenher by Hibiskus owned by Natasha Halliday Mr Big Cat - Graded Bazilian sport horse by Tamango owned by Clayton Fredericks and Deborah Clarke Primitive Faerie Tale - SHB(GB) graded event stallion by Primitive Rising owned by Julie Lawson Royaldik - competing Oldenburg by Royal Diamond owned by The Stallion Company Take It 2 The Limit - SHB(GB) graded competing stallion by Gaub owned by HArtpury College Up With The Lark - competing SHB(GB) graded stallion by Welton Apollo owned by Mike Jackson Wolkenderry - AES graded Hanoverian by Wolkantanz owned by Jacke Mathieson. The SHB(GB) graded stallion Chilli Morning will not be taking part in the parade as he is competing at Burghley - the only stallion to be on the start list this year. ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[Twenty-year-old Tom McEwen is the youngest rider at this year's Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials - 34 years younger than five-times Burghley winner Mark Todd who has the distinction of being the oldest. It will be the first four-star event for Tom who is from Wiltshire and his horse Dry Old Party. Tom comes from an equestrian family; his father Bobby is an equine vet in Lambourn, his mother Ali was a show jumper and younger sister Ella also events and was a member of the British pony team in 2007 and 2008. Tom too has also come through the ranks of the sport via the British pony, junior and young rider teams. Last year he was a member of the Young rider team that brought home a sixth successive team gold from Pardubice (Czech) and this year riding Private Rudolph repeated the team win with the British Young Rider team at the recent European Championships at Blair Castle. At the end of last season Tom was awarded the Edy Goldman Trophy for the rider 'under 21' who has won the most British Eventing points as well as being awarded the Horse Trials Support Group Young Rider Training Bursary. "Being at Burghley is a bit daunting, especially as I don't really know it that well, I only came here for the first time last year," said Tom after Dry Old Party had passed the first horse inspection. "It is a massive four-star cross-country track but I think it should ride well. Although there are a few fences where you will need to keep a line there are no trappy fences - if you can see a stride and go you should have a good ride." While Tom hopes that he the pair will complete he also hopes it will be in style especially as Dry Old Party, a former racehorse by Un Desperado (the same sire as three times gold cup winner Best Mate) enjoys galloping and jumping. "Hopefully we will do the best dressage we are capable of and have a good ride round. Dry Old Party being a former racehorse is a real jumping machine." ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[The 2011 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, the 50th Anniversary of the event, started at 4.00pm with the first horse inspection in the main arena. Eighty three (81) combinations came in front of the ground jury of; Angela Tucker (GBR) President, Michel Asseray (FRA) and Christina Klingspor (SWE). Albeit four horses were held over for re-inspection all passed and are now in contention for the Land Rover perpetual challenge trophy and the &amp;#163;50,000 first prize. American rider Juliam Stiler won the first award of the event winning the prize for the 'best turned out' rider which was judged by Sarah Jewson, wife of the Burghley committee chairman Richard Jewson. Nine former winners are among the entries for this year's 50th anniversary competition including last year's winners Caroline Powell (NZL) and Lenamore, however as yet no-horse has managed to win Burghley in consecutive years and only one horse - Priceless and Ginnie Elliott (nee Holgate) has ever won twice in 1983 and '85. Lenamore is one of two eighteen year old horses here this year. The other is Comanche the ride of James Robinson (GBR). The pair is making what must be a record ninth appearance on the Burghley start list. William Fox-Pitt and Mark Todd (NZL) have both won Burghley on five previous occasions and a win this year for either rider would therefore give them a record sixth victory. Lucinda Fredericks (AUS) is only the second rider beside Captain Mark Phillips, now the Burghley course designer, to have won the event with a mare. This year Lucinda returns with the German-bred Prada, also a mare and one of 11 mares that passed the inspection this evening. Mary King, well recovered from her fall at Luhmuhlen last week also rides a mare, her homebred Kings Temptress, by Primitive Rising and one of three on the start list by this Thoroughbred sire. Mary also has the experienced Burghley horse Apache Sauce to help in her bid for her second Burghley title. Mary is also one of nine riders with two horses. As well as Mary other former winners with two rides are; William Fox-Pitt, Oliver Townend, Andrew Nicholson (NZL), Pippa Funnell, and Caroline Powell while Burghley 'first-timer Johnathan Paget (NZL) also has two rides as does British rider Francis Whittington. Former local girl and Fitzwilliam Pony Club member Sarah Cohen (nee Cutteridge) and the Preci-Spark homebred gelding Treason will be the first in the dressage arena tomorrow morning as the 'Guinea Pig combination for the Ground Jury. The first competitive rider will be Sam Griffiths (AUS) and Happy Times (no. 2) who will come before the ground jury at 09.30am. ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[On BBC 1 this Sunday Country Tracks' presenter, Jo Crowley, takes a journey through South Lincolnshire - beginning his journey at Burghley House, Stamford and an insight into The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. From there, he travels to Moulton to see a windmill that, once restored, hopes to become the country's tallest, before discovering how one woman's passion has breathed new life into a lost garden. Finally, Joe travels back to Burghley House to discover some endangered creatures that live deep within the lakes. Country Tracks is on BBC 1, Sunday 28th August at 11.00am. For more programme information click <a href= http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0144tjd target="_blank">here</a>. ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[Available now, the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials has launched a brand new app to bring you all the latest news, results and competition details direct to your iPhone- it will even keep a note of your car park row number for you.. To download the free Land Rover Burghley app, simply click on the app icon on the official Event website <a href= http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk <target="_blank">www.burghley-horse.co.uk</a> or click <a href=http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/burghley-horse-trials/id456752666?Is=1&amp;mt=8 target="_blank">here</a> So whether you are walking the course, catching up from abroad or whiling away a few hours in the shopping avenues, you have all the following information at your fingertips: Provisional Timetable - what is happening in the Main Arena, Ring 2 and the Celebrity Talk Area News - an up-to-the minute newsreel that you can share with friends via Facebook and Twitter Event information - facilities, getting to Burghley, broadcast details, 2012 dates, merchandise, shopping directory and showground and shopping maps Rider Profiles - backgrounds, achievements and qualifications of all the CCI competitors Start Times Results Cross Country Course Guide - an interactive course guide with fence photos, narrative and even a clip of the fence from the main course preview. Interact - follow the Event on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, listen to the latest podcasts, access the official Event website and Burghley.TV to watch the rider rounds and 'the Best of Burghley'. Ring 2 - keep up to speed with the Pony Club Team Jumping and Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Finals Ticket Information Weather Forecast Notifications - accept this service to receive alerts over the four days of the Event - when the dressage is about to start again after lunch or the last horse has come home from the cross country. ]]></description>

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   <title>BOX OFFICE EXTENDED FOR ON LINE BOOKINGS</title>

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   <description><![CDATA[On line bookings have been extended to midnight on Sunday 21st August. From Monday 22nd August gate prices will apply. Fore more information about ticket prices and booking on line please click <a href=http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/Tickets/tickets.htm target="_blank">here</a>]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be attending The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials on Sunday 4 September 2011 and will present the prizes to the winners of this year's competition. This year is the 50th Anniversary of the horse trials and the attendance of Her Royal Highness will enable the event to mark the celebrations in a very special way. In 1971, aged 21, the Princess won the individual European Championship title at Burghley with Doublet and subsequently was voted the BBC's Sports Personality of 1971. In 1975 Princess Anne won European team and individual silver and the following year was a member of the British team at the Olympic Games in Montreal. HRH The Princess Royal will be one of many former winners returning to Burghley this year to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the event that was initiated in 1961 by the 6th Marquess of Exeter and has been held every year since. ]]></description>

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   <title>HORSE AND HOUND SUBSCRIPTION OFFER</title>

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   <description><![CDATA[The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials has teamed up with Horse and Hound to offer you a special Subscription offer. Call or go online to Save 40% on your favourite equestrian title today! Click <a href=http://www.magazinesdirect.com/ilju target="_blank">here</a> or telephone 0844 848 0848 ]]></description>

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   <title>STALLION PARADE</title>

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   <description><![CDATA[This year the Stallion Parade, which usually takes place in Ring 2 on Friday, will be in the Main Arena on THURSDAY at approximately 12.30pm.]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[Where else can you find a Bond Street jeweller, a unique collection of handcrafted garden furniture, a silk filled duvet and a top spec Range Rover all within a stone's throw of one another? The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (1-4 September) offers totally stress free shopping to rival London's best - and parking is guaranteed. The picturesque setting of Burghley Park is the perfect backdrop to over 500 shops displaying everything for horses, humans and their pets. Wide shopping avenues are designed for browsing, and there are six specialist pavilions offering more treats - Rural Crafts Association Pavilions (RCA) exhibit a most varied selection from some of the best British designers and makers; Burghley Lifestyle brings together stylish products for you and your home, many of which are exclusive to the Event and Country Living Magazine provides yet another fine selection. For the hard core equestrian shoppers the Horse Village and The World of the Horse have horsey innovations galore with a host of experts on hand to offer their advice. "The diversity of our shops is staggering" says Elizabeth Inman, Director of the event "We are proud to offer our visitors the enjoyment of a first class retail experience alongside our world class horse trials." With your Christmas shopping gift- wrapped by Jane Means and all your purchases safely left at one of Burghley's Shoppers Drops, now is the time to discover the delights of the Burghley Food Walk in the heart of the shopping village. Sample the wares of over 40 specialist producers, offering the very best produce and a feast of culinary creations. Relaxing in the continental cafe atmosphere of the Burghley Food Walk, you could almost forget that close by there are more than 80 of the world's best horses and riders competing for the Land Rover Burghley title. Not only can you keep up with the action on the giant screens around the showground, but there is the chance to meet some of your favourite riders and equestrian personalities at the Celebrity Talk Area - a must for autograph hunters. ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is to award a &amp;#163;15,000 bursary to the Animal Health Trust (AHT). The bursary to the Newmarket based veterinary charity will be used to help fund the development of a rapid result blood test to identify horses infected with Strangles. The AHT has already developed a test that can detect the disease, however the result is not known for 48 hours. The aim of the new research is to develop the test to produce a result within 10 minutes. The test, which is being developed in conjunction with Forsite Diagnostics Ltd, will be a useful tool for disease screening at sales and competitions. "As an independent charity we receive no government funding and this bursary is extremely important to us and we are delighted to be working in partnership with The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials on this specific project," said Dr Richard Newton of the AHT who is carrying out the research in partnership with Professor Andrew Waller. "Without this vital funding to carry out the painstaking work that will give us the confidence to launch the test, it will remain no more than a theoretical possibility." The Bursary will be presented at this year's Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (1- 4 September 2011) - in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the event. "With increasing horse movement, not only world-wide but closer to home between competitions and livery yards, preventing the spread of disease is an increasingly important challenge facing the horse world," said Elizabeth Inman Director of the Trials. "We are delighted to be able to play a part in this challenge and hope that this anniversary bursary will help to fast-track this new test out of the laboratory and into the field and thereby help reduce the spread of what is a horrible disease for horses and owners." ]]></description>

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   <title>ENTER BURGHLEY'S FABULOUS 50TH ANNIVERSARY QUIZ</title>

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   <description><![CDATA[This year Burghley Horse Trials aficionados could win the ULTIMATE prize by entering our fabulous 50th Anniversary Quiz. The quiz is a test of just how well you know the Event, with an opportunity to win an amazing prize of a Burghley Membership for two people plus three night's stay at the newly refurbished Bull &amp; Swan in Stamford - located right on the 'doorstep' of Burghley Park. Accommodation also includes complimentary breakfasts and three-course dinners for two people. Have a go and click <a href=http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/QUIZ/ target="_blank">here</a> for more information on how to enter our quiz! ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[How things have changed since the first Burghley Three Day Event in 1961! British Pathe's video newsreel provides a fascinating glimpse of the first "Stamford. Three Day Horse Trials". Click <a href=http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Land-Rover-Burghley-Horse-Trials-Official-Page/114925123015?sk=wall&amp;filter=2#!/pages/The-Land-Rover-Burghley-Horse-Trials-Official-Page/114925123015?sk=wall&amp;filter=2 target="_blank">here</a> to visit our Facebook page and enjoy this old footage. ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[The Box Office opened on Tuesday 3 May 2011 for tickets to The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, Lincolnshire, 1-4 September 2011. Tickets can be purchased in advance by UK and overseas visitors by phone +44 (0)1933 304744, online at <a href=http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk target="_blank">www.burghley-horse.co.uk</a> or by post using a ticket application form (downloadable from the website <a href=http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/Tickets/tickets.htm target="_blank">here</a>). Payments can be made by debit and credit cards or by cheque. For information regarding tickets and pricing, visit <a href=http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk target="_blank">www.burghley-horse.co.uk</a>. ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials take place from 1-4 September in the magnificent Park of the Burghley Estate in Lincolnshire. There will be significant savings for those wishing to purchase tickets in advance of this famous sporting and social occasion. The Box Office opens on 3rd May and is braced to deal with a flood of requests, particularly for grandstand tickets, which always sell quickly. Set for a landmark 50th anniversary; to celebrate such a special milestone; the price for membership has been held and concessions have been applied to a range of other tickets purchased in advance. The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is the pinnacle of the autumn Eventing calendar and is the world's longest continuous-running international horse trial also having hosted a record 10 championship events, including the first ever World Championship in 1966. This year's winner will secure &amp;#163;50,000 and earn their rightful place in the event's history books alongside true greats of the sport. It is expected many of the top international names will be competing, with much at stake as Burghley is an Olympic qualifier. Burghley, also renowned for its 'retail experience' will not disappoint - its outside shopping mall is the envy of many. With 50th Anniversary celebrations, 400 plus exhibitors and a top class equestrian competition - it is sure to be another exciting Event. For more information and bookings, search The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials or visit <a href=http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk target="_blank">www.burghley-horse.co.uk</a> ]]></description>

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   <description><![CDATA[HSBC has agreed a further three-year term as global sponsor of FEI Eventing to include title sponsorships of the HSBC FEI Classics&amp;#8482; until the end of 2013 and the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships&amp;#8482; in both 2011 and 2013. HSBC has supported the FEI Classics&amp;#8482; series since 2008 and will be contributing US$ 1 million in prize money over the next three years, which represents the biggest prize pot on offer in Eventing on an annual basis. Commenting on the renewal Giles Morgan, HSBC Group Head of Sponsorship, said: "HSBC has been a proud sponsor of the HSBC FEI Classics&amp;#8482; since its inception in 2008, as well as the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships, and the bank is delighted to be continuing its support of these prestigious international events. As part of every sports sponsorship HSBC undertakes there is a commitment by the bank to invest in the grassroots level of the sport and over the coming years HSBC will be working closely with the FEI to help continue the growth and development of Eventing around the world." The HSBC FEI Classics&amp;#8482; 2011 series, which offers a prize of US$150,000 to the series champion, once again takes in the five four-star events - the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR), Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA), Luhmuhlen CCI**** presented by E.ON (GER), The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR) and Les Etoiles de Pau CCI**** (FRA). "We are delighted that HSBC, one of the FEI's Platinum Partners, will be continuing its sponsorship of our flagship Eventing series, the HSBC FEI Classics", FEI Secretary General Alex McLin commented. "The partnership of a global brand like HSBC and a series like the Classics is a perfect fit and HSBC's continuing support of the FEI European Championships confirms them as the global sponsor of Eventing." The HSBC FEI Classics&amp;#8482; 2011 will once again run on a points system, with the leading riders at each event gaining points towards the overall standings. The series prizefund will be divided between the five riders at the top of the standings at the end of the season: 1st - US$ 150,000 (Series Champion) 2nd - US$ 75,000 3rd - US$ 50,000 4th - US$ 33,000 5th - US$ 25,000 "HSBC's commitment to Eventing also extends to the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships in 2011 and 2013, offering HSBC an excellent opportunity to engage with our customers and staff in key markets across Europe", Giles Morgan said. The FEI World Cup&amp;#8482; Eventing series, which is not included in the HSBC renewal agreement, remains one of the FEI's key series and will continue to run under the same format as last year. HSBC FEI Classics &amp;#8482; 2011 Calendar: Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR):22-25 April Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA):28 April-01 May Luhmuhlen CCI**** presented by E.ON (GER):16-19 June The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR): 1-4 September Les Etoiles de Pau CCI**** (FRA):12-16 October HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships&amp;#8482; Calendar: Luhmuhlen (GER): 25-28 August 2011 Malmo (SWE): 2013 ]]></description>

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   <title>NEW IPHONE APP FOR THE LAND ROVER BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS</title>

   <link>http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=313</link>

   <description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered whether it will rain before 3pm on cross-country day or how the top riders really feel about their dressage tests? In 2011, all this information - and more -can be at your fingertips thanks to Burghley's new iPhone app, designed to provide up-to-the-minute coverage as the event unfolds. The app will be free to download prior to the event and will include regular news bulletins, a live scoreboard and podcasts. Ticket information and weather forecasts will also be available, plus daily information on what's-on-where around the showground. A cross-country course option will provide a unique accompaniment for anyone walking the course. So whether you're sitting in the grandstands, loading up the shopping bags in the Trade Stand avenues or following our latest news from abroad, the app will provide Land Rover Burghley enthusiasts with a convenient way to keep abreast of all the latest action at the Event (1 - 4 September 2011). Elizabeth Inman, Event Director, said: "The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is the first four-star event to have an iPhone app and it's a great development for us. We are always looking at different ways to communicate the unique buzz and excitement that Burghley has to offer and this app will be sure to help." Further information about the app will be posted on www.burghley-horse.co.uk and on our Facebook page in the spring. ]]></description>

   <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate>

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