With just 10 days until the start of the Defender Burghley 5* event, the order of go has been announced, with the best of the best competing for the prestigious title.
Harry Meade and Away Cruising. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
Great Britain’s Harry Meade will be the pathfinder for the 2023 event, with either Away Cruising or Red Kite. Oliver Townend and Wills Oakden will follow as the first three to kick off the event.
For the United States, the first rider out of the box will be Boyd Martin with On Cue, leading the way prior to seeing Jennie Saville, Will Faudree, Tiana Coudray, Grace Taylor, and Boyd Martin again.
Boyd Martin and On Cue. Photo by Abby Powell.
It’s a strong field for this year’s event, with the top three Badminton riders competing. We’ll see newly crowned European Champion and 2023 Badminton winner (with Lordships Graffalo) Ros Canter with Pencos Crown Jewel, a partnership that saw a top ten finish at Badminton earlier this year. Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class are also in the line up, coming off of a strong season so far, placing second at Badminton, and second in the 4*S at Alnwick in July. Badminton third-place partnership Austin O’Connor and Colorado Blue will also throw their hat into the ring.
The full order of go can be found here.
Rosalind Canter and PENCOS CROWN JEWEL during the Cross Country phase, Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire UK 7 May 2023
It will be an exciting event, and a close race for the $300,000 in prize funds. You won’t want to miss the action – you can follow along by subscribing to Burghley TV, which is a small purchase of about $25.40/£20, and you can pick up your pass here.
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