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INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT
The competition The three disciplines combined to form the 3-day event have always been designed to be a complete test of the horse and rider. Thursday and Friday are the Dressage days, which test the training of the horse. The winning combination will demonstrate harmony between the horse and rider. Headset tickets are included in the Friday, Saturday and Sunday packages for live commentary and this facility helps to bring to life the whole Burghley experience. Saturday offers the thrill of the Cross Country and is the most exciting phase of the whole competition, specifically designed to test the courage and athleticism of the horse as well as the control and accuracy of the rider. On the final day, Sunday, the Show Jumping is the crucial phase for most riders. The atmosphere in the arena during Show jumping is electrified by the pace, elegance and skill of horse and rider competing for that all important first prize!
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