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

Winning streaks, clean rounds and reliable partnerships set the tone in a strong set of results from the Blue Chip qualifiers

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

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

HIGHLIGHTS 17–19 October