It’s nearly time for cross country day at Defender Burghley!
In advance of Saturday’s action, we’ll be providing you with some additional perspectives on Derek di Grazia’s cross country course for 2026. Here is an interactive overview from CrossCountry App (you can also view the course in the app itself or here).
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Inside the course, you’ll have access to guidance from Derek di Grazia, the ability to navigate the course on foot with some assistance, and so much more.
[Course Preview on Burghley TV]
Major International Events This Weekend
Defender Burghley: [Website] [Tickets] [Entries] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Preview] [EN’s Burghley Field Wiki] [EN’s Ultimate GuideBurghley TV] [EN’s Coverage]
U.S. Weekend Preview
The Event at Skyline (UT): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Flora Lea Fall H.T. & YEH Qualifier (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]
CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Links & Reading
Sponsor Corner: Get Ready for Oktoberfest at Stable View
Entries are closing on Tuesday for Stable View Oktoberfest $60,000 FEI CCI1*-4*-S & Horse Trials taking place in Aiken September 25-27! This event is a great set-up for your fall goals, or even a great way to get out into a competition environment and expose your horse to some atmosphere if you’re near to the area.
There’s also plenty on tap for both riders and their supporters alike, including Stable View’s famous Graze & Gaze get-togethers, VIP and hospitality offerings, and so much more.
[Click here to learn more about Stable View Oktoberfest]
Training Tip of the Day
Learn how to use your warm-up to maximize the positive effects on your horse:
Go Eventing
Boyd Martin may be a big cat guy, but we hear he frequented the Bluegrass Classic dog show last week at American Eventing Championships:
