A win for cesar and claire

Family ties – human and equine – are being put to the test as relations go head-to-head for glory at HOYS. Bethan Simons finds out more

From debut wins to emotional salutes, this week delivers rising stars, loyal partnerships and eye-catching comebacks

Double national champion and in the top 20 at her first Burghley, this rider has had the season of her career so far – 20 years in the making. Bethany Stone meets her

Rising US star Cassie Sanger reflects on an (almost) dream Burghley debut, training with Ros Canter and the mindset driving her Olympic ambitions. Martha Terry meets her

A home-bred claims a coveted first HOYS ticket, a seven-time Olympian sorts through contenders and siblings prove that they’re on form

A former fivestar campaigner dances in the rain before bad weather stops play