A record-breaking test and a stunning five-star debut: what you need to know about Burghley dressage day two

The dressage phase has drawn to a close at Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2023. Ahead of tomorrow’s cross-country, Tim Price leads the way with Vitali, while Oliver Townend occupies second and third with Swallow Springs and Ballaghmor Class, respectively.

Here’s a rundown of all you the stories you need to know from the second day of dressage at Burghley Horse Trials:

Watch Tim Price and other top riders reflect on their performances in the video below

Tim Price rode Vitali to make Burghley history as they scored the event’s first-ever sub-2o test score.

• Find out exactly what record breaking score this pair tallied between the whiteboards

Oliver Townend occupies second and third places on the leader board with his pair of greys.

• This meant Oliver nudged Tom McEwen into fourth with Toledo de Kerser

Five-star debutante Grace Taylor scored a personal best of 28.9 with her 11-year-old Game Changer.

• Meet the Burghley first-timer who is currently in seventh position overall

Pippa Funnell and Majas Hope stole the show during the morning’s session.

• Read why Pippa is “absolutely delighted” with the gelding’s dressage attempt

Five-star stalwart Bradeley Law is set to retire after his run at Burghley this year.

• His long-term rider Michael Owen sings his praises

Catch up with Emily King’s groom Sarah Morrilly who is responsible for the care of Valmy Biats during Burghley week.

• Find out why Sarah gets “terribly nervous” when she watches Valmy Biats

Today was also Burghley Young Event Horse final day…

• Who took the five-year-old title and what did the four-year-old winner’s rider say?

And finally, read the list of cross-country times ahead of tomorrow

• When is your favourite combination jumping?

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Alex Robinson

H&H showing editor

Born and raised in the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the showing scene. She has qualified and competed ponies at the Royal International, Horse of the Year Show and Olympia and has first-hand knowledge of the current issues in the showing world as well as the horses, ponies and riders who compete in the sport. Alex joined H&H in January 2018 since when she has cemented its place as the leading equestrian publication for both showing reports and current showing news in the UK.