BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

From Friesians to former racehorses, natives to draughts, partnerships of every type showed what dedication and good training can achieve

Get up close and personal with some of the biggest equines in the world at the Heavy Horse Yard

Here’s what you need to know about this month

Kelsall Hill’s Phil Latham on the highs and lows of running events, and the time he “kidnapped” Rishi Sunak

Nicole Brown on her trajectory from fangirling Mary King to commentating alongside Ian Stark – and how her curious nature has stood her in good stead