(Julia Shearwood Photography)


SEIB Burghley Sponsored Ride 2021



May 2021
SEIB Burghley Sponsored Ride Cancelled

It is with immense sadness that we announce the cancellation of Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2021 and SEIB Burghley Sponsored Ride which was due to be held later this year on 5th September. We have had so many excited enquiries hoping to come this year. We have passed on our deep regret, but total support, for the difficult decision Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials have had to make. We look forward to supporting their 60th anniversary with our ride on 4th September 2022 with a bumper ride for all to enjoy. Those riders that held over their entries from the cancelled 2020 ride will be contacted personally in the next few weeks.

Ian Scott
Organiser SEIB Burghley Sponsored Ride

ABOUT THE BURGHLEY SPONSORED RIDE

Riders are able to enjoy riding on a large section of the world’s toughest eventing cross country course and inspect the huge fences from horseback. The ever changing fences and course layout ensure every visit is truly different as the organisers ensure competitors face fresh challenges year on year. The famous feature fences such as Trout Hatchery, Cottesmore leap and the Rolex are real favourites for pictures and boring friends with tales of your Burghley adventure!  SEIB Insurance Brokers, our wonderful sponsors will be back for a 6th year, and they cover our costs and provide completion momentos and prizes for highest sponsorship amounts raised. An extra bonus will be the SEIB Horseless Burghley Fun Run on foot for everyone to enjoy, please see the link at the top of this page for details. In 2019 we were able to make some improvements for riders with better segregation where riders want to go quicker  and easier crossing of Capability’s Cutting. We had a larger section of the estate to enjoy a quiet canter away from steadier riders. An additional photographer at the trout hatchery fences helped reduce queuing. A full report is on the link at the top of this home page

 If you would like to join in the fun then please enter using the online entry form. If you have any further queries please use the email link at the bottom left of this page. Cumulative proceeds for charities is now over £270,000. Numbers taking part have varied from 300 – 500 each year and is suitable for horses of all ages, sizes and abilities to come and take part, provided they are fit and well. The ride allows walking, trotting and some designated cantering areas there is no jumping.

Equine ‘Flu vaccinations. Equine ‘Flu vaccination: Horses must have been vaccinated to comply with Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials requirements Horses must have been vaccinated within 6 months before the 5th September but not less than 7 days of arriving at the show. Random checks will be carried out at the Event and we urge all owners to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times. If in any doubt only your vet can advise on this subject.

 

About the ride

Riders gather and park in a specially allocated area of Burghley Park and are marshaled on the ride circuit in groups for the 10 – 12Km ride. Riders are allocated a group time before the event between 09.30am and 13.00. The tracks take riders onto the cross country course which, just the day before, hosted some of the best eventers in the world competing in an international five star eventing competition. Riders can walk or trot around the fences and enjoy the experience of seeing the massive fences first hand from the back of their own horses! The ride then continues, clearly marked and marshaled, onto tracks not normally open to riders. The ride usually takes about 1.5 hours there is no jumping, walk and trot only on the track plus a separate section for a canter in the park. We take care where possible not to crowd horses and riders by using staged setting off times whilst able to cater for large groups riding out together. Those wishing to take part in ‘their Burghley’ may enter on-line. The organisers will then send out a sponsor form and an acceptance letter as well as joining instructions and ride times a week or two beforehand. Anybody wishing to make the best of their visit can then pay the pedestrian entrance gate fee on the day to browse the legendary 500+ trade stands and enjoy the final show jumping phase (additional ticket required via Burghley website) of the international event.

About the money

100% of the funds raised including 100% of your entry fee go to equestrian and local Stamford charities, and event costs are paid for with the generous sponsorship of SEIB Insurance Brokers. Cumulative proceeds to charity over £270,000.


Sponsor form

If you are able to start raising sponsor money straight away please download the official form here.

Postal Entries

If you would prefer to enter by post, please print out the postal entry form to send into us here.

Summary

This is a great event for groups, riding clubs, livery yards or individuals. Open to all ages over 5 and the ride is suitable for all riding abilities. A photographer will be present on site to take your photo, refreshments and toilets are all on site plus paramedic and veterinary assistance. No farrier service is available. For more information on Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, go to www.burghley-horse.co.uk

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