12/08/2026
The Twemlows Burghley Scholarship returns for 2026.
We are delighted to once again offer the scholarship at this year's Defender Burghley Horse Trials, supporting the breeding of the next generation of British sport horses from mares already proven at the highest level of competition.
The scholarship, comprising two embryo transfers with a value of approximately £8,000, will be awarded to the highest-placed British-domiciled mare finishing within the top 20 at Burghley.
Embryo Transfer provides owners with the opportunity to breed from elite competition mares without interrupting their competitive careers, allowing valuable performance bloodlines to contribute to future generations.
Previous mares whose owners have been awarded the opportunity include Kings Temptress, Classic Moet and Vanir Kamira, while the owners of Charlotte Opperman's Cavalier Crystal have been awarded the scholarship for the past three consecutive years.
With another exciting field heading to Burghley from 3rd–6th September, we look forward to seeing which mare will be awarded the opportunity in 2026