A first-season pair is formidable in open and junior ranks, a mini partnership overcomes a setback and mares make their mark

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

Nigel Hollings on the show pony showdown and impressive breeding

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

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