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

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

Britain’s only top-level dressage show, London International is the sport’s festive highlight. Oscar Williams tells its story and speaks to Richard Davison about its early days

Several contenders at this year’s London International made young debuts at the show. Jennifer Donald and Bethan Simons revisit some early appearances

Graham Fletcher on an exciting concept and his favourite sporting moment

Shared rides, developing riders and comeback horses produced a series of hardearned victories