A new initiative was launched at the 2025 Defender Burghley Horse Trials in the form of the British Eventing Training Foundation (BETF).

It aims to raise £100,000 in 12 months to “transform the training and development of eventing officials” .

The campaign puts the spotlight on the role of trained officials such as technical advisors, ground jury members, stewards and starters, whose expertise ensures the safety, fairness, and integrity of the sport at every level.

Pippa Funnell , a British Eventing board member, was present at the launch and said: “British Eventing is proud to rely on a passionate and experienced community of volunteer officials. Now, there’s a vital opportunity to build on that foundation by modernising training, improving consistency and experience and creating

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