Burghley Champions – Piggy March and Vanir Kamira

Piggy March with VANIR KAMIRA (GBR) win the 2022 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

Piggy March and the Irish bred Vanir Kamira (ISH) emerged as the champions at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2022.

Vanir Kamira is only the 14th horse to win both Badminton Horse Trials and Burghley Horse Trials.

“It’s a dream come true as a young rider growing up – I think Burghley is the toughest event in the world and probably the hardest to win,” said Piggy.

“To have a horse that’s come second twice and fifth once and only has just over four time-faults in four cross-country rounds, she’s a true Burghley horse and deserves to have her name on a plaque on Winners’ Avenue. I can’t think anyone here doesn’t think she deserves it.

om Jackson with CAPELS HOLLOW DRIFT (GBR). ©Irish Eventing Times

Burghley first-timer Tom Jackson with another Irish bred, Capels Hollow Drift, produced a super clear in the show jumping which moved him up from fourth overnight to the runner up slot.

In third place was Tim Price with Vitali, who came into the showjumping in second place, but three fences down proved costly.

Jonelle Price with Classic Moet (NZL).©Irish Eventing Times

On Saturday’s cross country, just one combination came home within the time and not suprisingly that combination was Jonelle Price with the 19 year old Classic Moet. They returned home with three seconds to spare. However two poles down in the showjumping dropped them down from third position to fourth.

Padraig McCarthy with HHS Noble Call.©Irish Eventing Times

Ireland’s Padraig McCarthy with HHS Noble Call, finished in 18^th place.

Cathal Daniels with RIOGHAN RUA

Cathal Daniels made the decision to withdraw Rioghan Rua on the final day, which was very disappointing after their clear cross country.

Susie Berry with RINGWOOD LB.©Irish Eventing Times

Susie Berry with Ringwood LB, who were the leading Irish combination going into cross country, unfortunately parted company at the Boot Racks.