Winter preparation paid dividends with confident step-ups, big scores and emerging talent delivered across the levels

Riders using their voice in the ring, brave returns after setbacks and careful step-ups shaped an encouraging start to the year

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Jake Saywell tops an A-list grand prix field and a striking appaloosa hits flying form with her new rider

Exceptionally athletic and a supreme trier, this sensitive character met his ideal match in Oliver Townend. Catherine Austen charts the career of one of the greatest partnerships in eventing history

Oliver Townend’s superstar ride Ballaghmor Class retires sound and fit aged 19 after a stellar career