At the 2025 Defender Burghley Horse Trials dressage session, British rider Will Rawlin secured second place with his horse Ballycoog Breaker Boy, scoring 28.8. The pair demonstrated quality work, notably with expressive flying changes that impressed the judges. Will acknowledged the strong training sessions leading up to the event and expressed optimism about their potential, despite some execution frustrations and their relative inexperience at this level. This marks their bid for a first Burghley completion after previous attempts, including a cross-country start last year that they did not finish.
Other notable performances included Holly Richardson, who impressed on five-star debutant Ballyneety Silver Service, currently sitting sixth with a score of 32.4, and Irish amateur Lucy Latta, who scored 34.4 on RCA Patron Saint, placing tenth at the break. Both riders highlighted their horses’ strengths and challenges in adapting to the atmosphere and demands of such a prestigious event. The article also encourages readers to follow ongoing coverage and subscribe to Horse & Hound for detailed reports and analysis throughout the competition.
