The first day of dressage at Defender Burghley kicked off today (Thursday 5 September) and eventing fans around the world will be keen to follow along with the action as it unfolds across the competition.Tickets are still on sale for the last British CCI5* of the year and you can buy online or on the gate. If you cant attend in person there is only one way to watch it all via Burghley TV.A two-hour highlights programme will also be shown on BBC Two at 2pm on Sunday 8 September.An annual subscription to Burghley TV costs 20 and all of the eventing action, including the horse inspections and final prize giving, will be shown.Viewers will also be able to watch an exclusive preview of the cross-country course, which is designed by the USAs Derek di Grazia, and rider interviews. TV presenter Nick Luck will host an entertaining and informative daily magazine programme every day, alongside roving reporter Rosie Tapner.As well as the eventing, theDubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Final will be livestreamed. So too will some of the main arena demonstrations, including a masterclass from British Dressage hero Carl Hester and Cheltenham Gold Cup winning trainer Henrietta Knight, who will discuss Re-educating the Racehorse.Other demos include William and Pippa Funnells Showjumping working in harmony while the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse class, which is a qualifier for Horse of the Year Show, will take place on Sunday morning.Burghley TV offers a replay service, which means subscribers can watch the action again. There is also a comprehensive library of historic Burghley footage, stretching back to 1990.Main image: Zara Tindall and Class Affair presenting to the ground injury for the horse inspection at Defender Burghley. Photo by DBHT/Peter NixonUseful linksView the full Burghley timetable.Buy Burghley ticketsFind out more and subscribe to Burghley TVFurther readingRos Canter excels to take Burghley lead on sharp and spooky mountOliver Townend secures incredible third Burghley winBeginners guide to the dressage arenaHow can I improve my dressage score?Tina Cooks top tips for jumping on grassThe post How to watch Defender Burghley appeared first on Your Horse.