Going freestyle

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

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 Glamourdale son makes an eye-catching first performance as his sire stars abroad, while one rider’s efforts reap rich rewards

HIGHLIGHTS 23–29 June Netherton Equestrian, Perthshire ...

A mighty stallion produces a coming-of-age grand prix performance under Anthony Condon and a teenager clears 7ft 3in to share the puissance spoils