‘a fantastic opportunity and new focus’

Laura Tomlinson on travel chaos and her European campaign

HIGHLIGHTS 23–26 May

Has Britain’s summer showjumping circuit lost its way? Becky Murray investigates what its loss from local shows would mean for the sport

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Graham Fletcher watches Nations Cup action and shares a favourite story

Sharon Thomas on the appeal of local shows, an ill-timed back flip, the joyful chaos of entertaining children – and smuggled dogs