Aintree Winter Classic II, Merseyside JAMES SMITH remains ...

‘The horses who made me’

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

Our humble, no-nonsense mountain and moorland breeds rightly deserve their place in the spotlight as more riders publicly extol their virtues. Kelly Johnstone finds out what makes them so popular

The international dressage rider tells Polly Bryan about her young superstar set to take over the mantle from Into The Blue, and why she’s never looked back since switching careers

Buying great horses isn’t all about six-figure sums and flashy auctions. Luz Wollocombe finds out from top riders about the special purchases that changed their lives