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

One of Britain’s most exciting young horses takes a gutsy win and an event rider debuts at HOYS after serious injury

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

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

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

A rider who is equally at home on the racetrack and a promising new partnership are among the inaugural winners at this much-lauded new event