Little Book of Burghley (Little Books) - Tapa dura

Burghley Horse Trials has been a perennial delight for both riders and spectators ever since the Marquess of Exeter started it in his beautiful parkland in 1961. This book charts the event’s rapid elevation to the status of much-loved sporting institution through the riders, horses and officials who made their mark at Burghley. It also provides a fascinating snapshot into how the sport of eventing has modernized during 60 years of triumph and drama, and how Burghley has played an important part in that development. Above all, it shows why Burghley Horse Trials has become the ultimate annual highlight in any sportsman’s calendar.

Kate Green has been an equestrian journalist for 25 years, covering all the major championships and five Olympic Games. She has written eight books with leading event riders, including the autobiographies of Mark Todd, Mary King and Pippa Funnell. Kate is managing editor of Country Life magazine in England, writing on the environment and the arts as well as equestrian matters.