Is this the most famous between the ears shot in the world? Burghley competitors share their arrivals
The final countdown is on to the start of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, with the first horse inspection commencing at 4pm this afternoon (4 September) before the competition gets underway in earnest with the first day of dressage tomorrow.
Here we take a look at some of the social media highlights posted by riders upon their arrival at the Lincolnshire five-star event — who’s excited?
It certainly never gets old
It just had to be done! No matter how many times you compete at Burghley, it never gets any less special.Posted by Caroline Powell Eventing on Tuesday, September 3, 2019
This is what dreams are made of
All settled in
Strike a pose
Is there a better view in the world?
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We imagine the Burghley grass tastes pretty good
What a backdrop
Living the dream
Say cheese!
Don’t miss our full report from Burghley Horse Trials in the 12 September issue of Horse & Hound, and keep updated with the latest news online at horseandhound.co.uk.
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Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.