Be prepared for Burghley

This year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials promises to be as exciting as ever as Andrew Hoy aims to win the $250,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. Andrew has already won the first two events in this unique four-star series — Kentucky and Badminton — and if he can triumph at Burghley he will be only the second Grand Slam winner ever alongside Pippa Funnell.

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If you can drag yourself away from the action, the shopping at Burghley promises to be better than even this year. Everything from real ale to rocking horses, horse equipment to fabulous gifts will be available from more than 600 outlets on site. As well as avenues of shops, the Burghley Lifestyle Pavilion, The Country Living Pavilion and the Rural Crafts Pavilion include some of the finest and more unusual suppliers, some of whom only exhibit at Burghley.

experts who will be giving displays and advice. And of course don’t forget to visit the Horse & Hound stand (B25), where you can save 30% on a subscription and get a free fleece rug, plus you have the chance to win a quad bike from KYMCO worth £2,499. Other prizes available on the stand include £1,000 of gear from Harry Hall and Masta, Mirotec rug and leg wraps, Kan Body Protector , Brady bag and much more.

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