From debut wins to emotional salutes, this week delivers rising stars, loyal partnerships and eye-catching comebacks

Novice champions Sophie Douglas and Paquino V’ant Goovahof ...

An experienced Pau-bound horse and an eight-year-old stepping up take the flagship classes

Double national champion and in the top 20 at her first Burghley, this rider has had the season of her career so far – 20 years in the making. Bethany Stone meets her

Sammie-Jo Coffin celebrates, one accident-prone rider bounces back and a teacher has her pupils cheering

A “classic spicy” chestnut and a comeback mare, a fascinating part-bred and a coloured star of the future all make their mark