First romance woos the judges

Carl Hester and Fame raise the bar, while para contenders battle for Europeans spots and young stars shine across the levels

A Glamourdale son makes an eye-catching first performance as his sire stars abroad, while one rider’s efforts reap rich rewards

A six-year-old steps up with serious power, a para comeback ends in victory and a home-bred pony proves he’s one to watch

One of the week’s big winners reaps an extra-special reward, another’s faith in their mount pays dividends, and a family’s breeding programme comes to the fore

A riding horse in-hand champion will make her debut at HOYS, a Welsh section A continues success for breeder and a pony bought for £750 proves a worthy purchase

A long-striding gelding nets a first grand prix win and a rider stages a winning comeback