‘i didn’t think i’d win it from the front’

A catch ride for Leo Lamb earns his ticket to HOYS and a superstar pony proves the perfect partner for an autistic youngster

A winning debut, an emotional comeback and new partnerships already stealing the spotlight

HIGHLIGHTS 23–26 May

Who says you need a blue-blooded warmblood to succeed in showjumping? Jennifer Donald meets some eye-catchers who prove that success in the ring can come from every shape and size

A former runner-up returns in triumph, a home-produced trio claim two titles and a young rider adds another championship to her tally

Four international sections host nearly 200 horses, with three British team riders and a rising star in the top spots