Kim Bailey on the new-style hurdles and repercussions from the budget

Graham Fletcher on an exciting concept and his favourite sporting moment

From dazzling golds to a new dressage star and a father-and-son racing combo, here are the images that sum up the year

Two mares land flagship races and amateur Patrick Mullins ticks off a milestone

The popular grey sashays to an emotional win in the first Grade One of the season and a father and son team up for the best day of their careers

H&H news editor Eleanor Jones recaps this year’s big stories, and assesses what lies ahead in 2026