Memorable Moments at Burghley International Horse Trials and Gatcombe Park highlights 2025 with Wolf London Clothing!
- Sep 27, 2025
- 5 min read
The Burghley International Horse Trials, a highlight in the equestrian's calendar, this year, exceeded expectations and Wolf London's Clothing debut at the prestigious event. Attendees experienced excitement, connection, and a strong sense of community as we showcased our products at the 'Treehouse Sporting Colours' Stand. The event was a wonderful chance to engage with passionate customers and celebrate the accomplishments of our Brand Ambassador, Tom Bird, riding two horses as the youngest rider to compete for the third year running. 🙌
Throughout the weekend, we were delighted to reconnect with both new and familiar faces. Nothing could have prepared us for the sell out we seen in most sizes of our Signature Black Sports Polo T-shirts and our ladies white & navy riding tights. Speaking with and having our customers try on our gear, commenting on the thickness and quality feel was incredibly rewarding.
Best Seller of the week was by far our Signature Black Polo Sports top. We are working hard to re-stock in the sold out sizes and will be sure to update you once we have replenished stocks!
P.S Keep an eye out for brand new colourways next year!
Get the Look: Tom Bird's Competition Attire & Results
At Burghley, Tom wore our White Rowland Competition Breeches and Men's Base Layer, which perfectly balanced style and functionality for the competition's intense cross country track. The breeches are designed for optimal comfort and performance, helping riders focus on their riding without distractions. Riders often praise them for their flexibility and breathability, which helps enhance overall performance during competitions.
Our products are crafted with modern riders in mind, allowing them to perform well while looking great. Tom’s choices showcased this perfectly, emphasising how quality gear can make a lasting impression.
Tom Bird's performance was one of the event's highlights. Riding with poise and discernment, not only displaying his talent but also the quality of our gear on a grand stage. Tom took two horses this year, 'Rebel Rhyme' and 'Jasper'. This alone is such an achievement to get two horses to qualify at this level of competition.
Tom completed the round on 'Jasper' with a just few time faults and a pole in the showjumping phase - a great result for their first Burghley as a pair. Tom completed the course, gaining 51st/86th position and we need to remind ourselves, Tom was the second youngest rider competiting at this great event.
From one Tom, to another - Tom Rowland & Henry Stopped by at Burghley
Tom Rowland also popped by wearing our classic Minchinhampton Quarterzip and Henri styling our Black padded Gilet. Tom was competing in the 5 year old classes this year to gain more exposure and experiences for their first big venues and the crowds. Watch this space, as I am sure in no time at all we will see one of these horses at a five star near you soon. 🧐
Collaboration with Wolf's Tavern
It will come as no surprise that when a local pub and tavern in london named, 'Wolf's Tavern' asked us to design them some new staff uniform, we said YES!
You may have seen my recent story where I explained how I started the brand, where the name came to fruition and what our focus would be. This is what attracted Parys, the owner and manager of the tavern near Canada Water in London.
Parys launched the Wolf's Tavern earlier this year after completely redecorating and sourcing fresh, quality ingredients. Their signature dishes being fresh pizza's and the sunday roasts which are to die for. Have you ever had a pear and walnut topped Pizza? We hadn't until we visited the Tavern, and our minds were blown!
Below you can see some of the pizzas 🍕 on offer and the uniform we have created for the staff!
Frampton Country Fair - The weather wasn't on point - but we loved every minute of it.
After Burghley, we proudly showcased our range at this years very wet Frampton Country Fair ⛈️. We had a great time meeting and speaking with the local farming and equestrian communities, Most being loyal visitors of the event year on year.
Our stand was located adjacent to the main stage, giving us prime location to take a peek at the many different events and displays, including Camel racing! 🐫🐫🐫🐫
What is a trade show without a little hicup!? During set-up another trader's marquee blew over and crushed our Gazebo, luckily no one was hurt. It was not what you wanted to hear at 4pm on a Saturday but we made it down to Attwools Camping on the A38 in Gloucestershire, grabbed a new tent and we were set up again by sunset! 💪
WOW - Gatcombe Park Horse Trials with a visit from the Princess Royal!👑
This time last year we were at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials with the Wolf London stand. This year, we were pleased to sponsor Gatcombe Park Horse Trials and were thrilled to have attended with our stand!
Gatcombe Park is infamous for its striking scenery and exciting contests. The event has been enjoyed by generations and has always been a fantastic challenge for all horse and rider combinations. Our Founder, Andre Gardiner, won this event 2 years ago riding Lisaleen Boy (Elvis between you and me) in the 80cm class. Competing against Tom Woodwood and Tom Mcewen to name but a few riders.
We enjoyed a fantastic weekend of competition and it was so great to spend our first time at this event, as a brand. To top it all off, 'Harry Meade' and 'HRH Princes Anne' even popped by on the Sunday!
New Autumn/Winter Collection
With the onset of a new season, we are excited to unveil our upcoming Autumn/Winter collection. This new line will continue to feature stylish and functional clothing, including cozy fleece jumpers in new colourways, warm rollneck cableknit jumpers, and faux fur gilets & coats that are perfect for those colder months. We focus on providing high-quality apparel that meets the needs of riders on and off the saddle, for any event.
Additionally, we are thrilled to collaborate with Wolf's Tavern in London. Our products will feature customized designs on T-shirts available in their establishment and for their staff. This partnership not only expands our reach but also supports local businesses. We are excited to see our designs come to life and hope to share them with you very soon!
We have have also started designing and testing our new mens & womens equestrian range from our new compression fabric ladie's breeches and ladie's & men's competitions shirts, with our new men's compression fabric GP breeches due for launch this Christmas to New Year. We are adding over 8 new products to support our growing equestrian community.
Now, Autumn wouldn't be complete without a cable knit and padded Gilet. Layer up this Autumn with the perfect staple. Available in a variety of colours and set to turn heards, our organic cotton cable knits are just fantastic for those wet/windy days where the weather hasn't quite decided what it is doing. You can pair a cable knit or a gilet with anything, no matter if you are on the yard or heading out for the day for a stroll around the Arboretum. 🌳🍂🍁
Our Growing Wolf Pack
Our experience at the Burghley International Horse Trials was filled with unforgettable moments, connections, and enthusiasm. We are thankful for the unwavering support of our customers and the opportunity to showcase our products. With upcoming events like the Gatcombe Park Horse Trials and our soon-to-launch Autumn/Winter collection, the excitement never fades. We appreciate all of you being a part of our journey and eagerly anticipate seeing you at our next event!
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