Burghley Horse Trials introduces £20-per-year digital TV service

Calendar favourite, Burghley Horse Trials, is launching its new £20-per-year subscription-only TV service that promises to give fans of equestrianism an unrivalled viewing experience

As the countdown to Burghley Horse Trials 2022 (1–4 September 2022) commences, the event is announcing its new digital TV service. Burghley TV will combine comprehensive livestream footage of this prestigious CCI5* event with expert commentary, analysis and behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.

As well as extensive coverage from the first horse inspection on 31 August to the final prize-giving on 4 September, the Burghley TV package will include an exclusive preview of the cross-country course, which is designed for the first time this year by the USA’s Derek di Grazia. You’ll also be able to watch in-depth interviews with some of the sport’s most popular characters, including an ‘At Home’ feature with reigning champion and Rolex Grand Slam winner Pippa Funnell.

BBC2 will continue to broadcast a highlights programme from Burghley on the afternoon of Sunday 4 September.

Burghley TV promises detailed and ambitious production values, with the Nick Luck fronting an entertaining and informative daily magazine programme from Burghley during the event, alongside roving reporter Rosie Tapner.

The renowned Burghley Young Event Horse Final, this year judged by Captain Mark Phillips, will also be livestreamed, as will some of Burghley’s exciting main arena demonstrations, such as Carl Hester’s masterclass and Yogi Breisner’s new and exclusive Educating the Racehorse clinic, featuring two major stars of the British equine scene.

For anyone wishing to watch again, a replay service will also be available on Burghley TV, with dressage footage quickly online after each session and cross-country rounds not long after completion. A comprehensive library of historic Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials footage, stretching back to 1990 will also be part of the package.

Martyn Johnson, Event Director of Land Rover Burghley, said: “We’re really excited to be launching Burghley TV – this will be a comprehensive production of unprecedented quality, which offers a wealth of content both in terms of live sport but also with superb added value from our team of expert commentators and presenters.

“With streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime considered mainstream viewing these days, we felt now was the time to establish our own, bespoke TV production service. It gives us the scope to create a unique viewing experience for anyone unable to visit in person or who prefers to watch from the comfort of their sofa.  It also means we have global reach and the opportunity for international eventing fans to access the competition.”

The service costs £20 per year and is subscription-only. Viewers can subscribe via the www.burghley-horse.co.uk website, with the service also available via the Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire apps.