“he’s not a champion, but he’s very good”

This year’s Royal Ascot delivered on every level with extraordinary equines, blazing sunshine and buoyant crowds. This is what the sport is all about

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

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 small animal vet storms to a first win with her £700 purchase, while a former Badminton grassroots winner triumphs with new jockey

A Brit has two in the Derby trial top three, and two brothers go head-to-head in one of the week’s contests

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