Winter preparation paid dividends with confident step-ups, big scores and emerging talent delivered across the levels

Exceptionally athletic and a supreme trier, this sensitive character met his ideal match in Oliver Townend. Catherine Austen charts the career of one of the greatest partnerships in eventing history

Jake Saywell tops an A-list grand prix field and a striking appaloosa hits flying form with her new rider

An exciting mare steps up and one young rider continues her flying form despite snow hindering her preparation

Oliver Townend’s superstar ride Ballaghmor Class retires sound and fit aged 19 after a stellar career

Young stars deliver the goods and home-breds delight their connections