Shared rides, developing riders and comeback horses produced a series of hardearned victories

Artist Darren Bird, known as Birdie, on the emotional moments that inspire his drawings, and his passion for horses and those who care for them

Your Horse Live attendees were treated to some stellar showing, with amateur combinations of all breeds, types and shapes turning out polished to perfection for their finals

The brilliant Gino F is back where he belongs after injury and a former pony European rider is “shocked” to claim her first championship

Generations shared the spotlight – from a stallion and his daughter at grand prix to young riders stepping up – and a former broodmare finds new success

A Christmas shopping trip turns into a chance to catch up on pony gossip for Tessa Waugh , who is on the back foot as far as present buying is concerned but replete with tales of happy new homes