‘there were two of us in the saddle’

Carl Hester and Fame raise the bar, while para contenders battle for Europeans spots and young stars shine across the levels

Michael Eilberg scores five wins, a grand prix winner regains her confidence and one of Becky Moody’s upcoming gems returns to the fray

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

A six-year-old steps up with serious power, a para comeback ends in victory and a home-bred pony proves he’s one to watch

A Fell remains on form to land a cash prize, a lead-rein competitor lands a pleasant surprise for her anxious parents and a young rider reaps reward for dedication

A long-striding gelding nets a first grand prix win and a rider stages a winning comeback