Burghley confirms new course-designer from 2021

Captain Mark Phillips is to design his last Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials cross-country course next year.

After some 30 years at the helm, the Olympic medallist, Burghley winner and Horse & Hound columnist is to hand over to Tokyo Olympic course-designer Derek di Grazia from 2021.

Mark said: “While I am still enjoying every moment of work with Burghley’s fabulous team, I’m not getting any younger and want to retire while I still feel at the cutting edge and on top of my game.”

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Article written by: Eleanor Jones