‘perfect horse’ tops 73%

As the nationals draw closer, combinations sharpen their skills and look back on how far they’ve come

A home-produced amateur makes a winning comeback, a broodmare books her third HOYS trip and the Rory Gilsenan memorial class thrills

Home-breds, heartfelt freestyles and powerful performances steal the spotlight in a week full of feel-good wins

HIGHLIGHTS 4–10 August

A new pairing take the Pony Club championship class and Gemma Stevens wins the top international

The Dutch look untouchable, says H&H’s dressage editor Oscar Williams, as Britain rebuilds and Ireland’s young stars step into the spotlight