‘the run-up couldn’t have gone worse’

A home-bred claims a coveted first HOYS ticket, a seven-time Olympian sorts through contenders and siblings prove that they’re on form

A two-year-old filly scores her first pass to HOYS, a Welsh section C broodmare claims the in-hand supreme and a coloured mare makes history

Sammie-Jo Coffin celebrates, one accident-prone rider bounces back and a teacher has her pupils cheering

A Valentine’s gift proves a treasure, it’s third time lucky for a Welsh section A and a senior Arabian is London-bound

Family ties – human and equine – are being put to the test as relations go head-to-head for glory at HOYS. Bethan Simons finds out more

The country’s best producers and breeders will showcase some exceptional young horses in next week’s HOYS finals. Jennifer Donald meets some