‘they both played a blinder’

This year’s Royal Ascot delivered on every level with extraordinary equines, blazing sunshine and buoyant crowds. This is what the sport is all about

A Glamourdale son makes an eye-catching first performance as his sire stars abroad, while one rider’s efforts reap rich rewards

One of the week’s big winners reaps an extra-special reward, another’s faith in their mount pays dividends, and a family’s breeding programme comes to the fore

A riding horse in-hand champion will make her debut at HOYS, a Welsh section A continues success for breeder and a pony bought for £750 proves a worthy purchase

Dual Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs is still bidding to add yet more to his illustrious CV. Tom Peacock finds out about the making of a champion from his connections

Horses and ponies cement their names in the history books as dreams are made at Scotland’s premier agricultural show