One man

Four of the greatest riders of all time pinpoint the one horse that changed their lives – and the course of sporting history – forever, writes Kate Johnson

This year’s Royal Ascot delivered on every level with extraordinary equines, blazing sunshine and buoyant crowds. This is what the sport is all about

Dual Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs is still bidding to add yet more to his illustrious CV. Tom Peacock finds out about the making of a champion from his connections

“No gate is too big” for this veteran hunt horse, who is king of the yard and “does what he wants to” – as long as it doesn’t involve pigs

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

Horses and ponies cement their names in the history books as dreams are made at Scotland’s premier agricultural show