Spring into action

Whether you love three-day eventing, racing, or shopping for the latest equine products, there are dozens of horse-related events taking place in the UK over the next few months. Lorna Maybery looks at some of the calendar highlights

One rider’s Pony Club career finishes on a high, as annual championships focus on fun and friendship

25-26 July The second outing of this swish event in Tegernsee was no less impressive than the first and the event seems already to have a strong following and a bright future. Best of Show was this be

27-31 August Salon Privé At Blenheim Palace, and for the first time featuring a ‘concours de vente’ (at which all the cars are available to buy) in addition to the main concours d’elegance and a displ

A junior squad first-timer makes a golden debut, and Britain’s young riders bring home team bronze

Somerford Park’s cancellation of some competitions demonstrates that certain shows are not viable for centres