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

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

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

A lead-rein combination stands supreme against the odds, a riding pony partnership enjoy a spectacular swansong and family teams come up trumps

Rachael Blackmore inspired a new generation by smashing glass ceilings in a male-dominated, physically punishing sport. So where are jump racing’s next female superstars? Jennifer Donald explores

A rider who is equally at home on the racetrack and a promising new partnership are among the inaugural winners at this much-lauded new event