‘i was desperate to get out’

Carl Hester and Fame raise the bar, while para contenders battle for Europeans spots and young stars shine across the levels

Michael Eilberg scores five wins, a grand prix winner regains her confidence and one of Becky Moody’s upcoming gems returns to the fray

A long-striding gelding nets a first grand prix win and a rider stages a winning comeback

A team’s wait ends in triumph, a seasoned veteran steps up at PSG and a chilled newcomer makes a winning first impression

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 Belgian star steals the show in Aachen’s electric grand prix special, while a Brit hits a personal best, setting the stage for a thrilling summer of top sport