H&H news editor Eleanor Jones recaps this year’s big stories, and assesses what lies ahead in 2026

Five-star event rider Andrew McConnon has been suspended for 20 months by the FEI Tribunal

Graham Fletcher on an exciting concept and his favourite sporting moment

Kim Bailey on the new-style hurdles and repercussions from the budget

But Britain will not be following the international federation’s lead

From dazzling golds to a new dressage star and a father-and-son racing combo, here are the images that sum up the year