EQUESTRIAN
Defender and equestrianism go hand in hand. By sponsoring world class competitions and engineering exceptional, ambitious vehicles, we help the equestrian community to travel the world, push limits and achieve the impossible
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
EVENTS
DEFENDER BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS
2024 marked the 20th anniversary of Defender’s partnership with Burghley, organising the annual three-day event at Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire. The Defender Burghley Horse Trials is classified by the FEI as one of the seven leading three-day events in the world, hosting competition at CCI5*-L level. Defender offers hospitality and forward parking to all its key fob owners.
2024 marked the 20th anniversary of Defender’s partnership with Burghley, organising the annual three-day event at Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire. The Defender Burghley Horse Trials is classified by the FEI as one of the seven leading three-day events in the world, hosting competition at CCI5*-L level. Defender offers hospitality and forward parking to all its key fob owners.
ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
The Royal Windsor Horse Show (RWHS) in partnership with Defender is a four-day international horse show which hosts multiple equestrian disciplines such as Show Jumping, Dressage, Driving and Endurance. The much-loved event is one of the UKs oldest equine events, in 2018 the show celebrated 75 years since its inaugural show in 1943. Defender’s association with equestrian spans 3 decades and continues to be a supporter of the sport.
The Royal Windsor Horse Show (RWHS) in partnership with Defender is a four-day international horse show which hosts multiple equestrian disciplines such as Show Jumping, Dressage, Driving and Endurance. The much-loved event is one of the UKs oldest equine events, in 2018 the show celebrated 75 years since its inaugural show in 1943. Defender’s association with equestrian spans 3 decades and continues to be a supporter of the sport.
DEFENDER BRAMHAM INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS
The Defender Bramham International Horse Trials is hosted annually in Bramham Park, Leeds. The three-day event hosts a wide selection of classes with the crowning jewel being the CCI4*-L. Known as being the practice ground for the bigger events such as Burghley, it attracts international riders as the ultimate test for young horses.
The Defender Bramham International Horse Trials is hosted annually in Bramham Park, Leeds. The three-day event hosts a wide selection of classes with the crowning jewel being the CCI4*-L. Known as being the practice ground for the bigger events such as Burghley, it attracts international riders as the ultimate test for young horses.
OUR AMBASSADORS
ZARA TINDALL MBE
A member of the British Royal Family, Zara is a 5-Star Event Rider, Olympic Medallist and BBC Sports Personality of the year 2010. At the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen she earned individual gold and team silver medals.
CLARE BALDING CBE
An award-winning and highly respected British broadcaster and host, Clare holds a BAFTA Special Award and RTS Presenter of the Year Award for her coverage of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
HARRY MEADE
One of Britain’s leading event riders and a member of the silver medal winning team at the 2014 World Championships in Normandy, Harry has been a highly ranked event rider globally, following in his father Richard Meades' footsteps.
CARL HESTER MBE
World-renowned Dressage rider, trainer and six-time Olympian. Carl was awarded an MBE in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to equestrianism.
EXPERIENCES
OFF-ROAD EXPERIENCE
An immersive way to experience Defender. Our expert drivers show you the full range of Defender capabilities. Feel the thrill of wading through waters or the versatility of hill climb and descend against a backdrop of national equestrian event.
HOSPITALITY AND FORWARD PARKING
We invite all Land Rover owners to come down and get a refreshment on us, while enjoying the views of iconic equestrian venues. With Land Rover Forward Parking you enjoy front row access and just a short walk from your car to the event.
We invite all Land Rover owners to come down and get a refreshment on us, while enjoying the views of iconic equestrian venues. With Land Rover Forward Parking you enjoy front row access and just a short walk from your car to the event.
MINATURE DEFENDERS
Our miniature Defenders might make an appearance at select equestrian events. A chance for drivers between the ages of 6 12 to prove their driving skills as they manoeuvre an obstacle course.
Our miniature Defenders might make an appearance at select equestrian events. A chance for drivers between the ages of 6 12 to prove their driving skills as they manoeuvre an obstacle course.