‘what modern sport is all about’

Laura Tomlinson on travel chaos and her European campaign

Graham Fletcher watches Nations Cup action and shares a favourite story

Has Britain’s summer showjumping circuit lost its way? Becky Murray investigates what its loss from local shows would mean for the sport

ONLY IN HORSE & HOUND

Sharon Thomas on the appeal of local shows, an ill-timed back flip, the joyful chaos of entertaining children – and smuggled dogs

HIGHLIGHTS 23–26 May