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

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

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

A coloured mare makes history as the first supreme to graduate from the coloured championship, and a team celebrates 100 trips down the centre line

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

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