Thrilling debuts

A rider returns triumphant after 11 years away, two champions reclaim their titles and a Highland pony father and son go head-to-head in the ring

Showing dynasties reign in the supreme, a first win with a home-bred, and small is mighty in hunter ponies

Two Welsh section Bs give stunning International Arena performances and a New Forest finally bags a win

Some ponies have made the RIHS their own, claiming repeat successes. Bethan Simons and Jennifer Donald pick out some Hickstead superstars

A Welsh mares steal the show, a young rider impresses in the supreme, and a working hunter champion “gets a grip”

A hack makes a winning return, a Dartmoor wins a bittersweet HOYS ticket and a show hunter pony secures a pass on her first attempt