BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

A lead-rein combination stands supreme against the odds, a riding pony partnership enjoy a spectacular swansong and family teams come up trumps

From Friesians to former racehorses, natives to draughts, partnerships of every type showed what dedication and good training can achieve

Djelo lights up Wetherby, Willie Mullins stuns in the USA and a hero lands his 10th Grade One

Commanding wins, personal bests and a show-stealing gala night confirm Aintree’s place as one of the season’s strongest fixtures

A small pony proves mighty, a Texan is surprised by HOYS and an expectant mother gets out of hospital just in time