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

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

The international dressage rider tells Polly Bryan about her young superstar set to take over the mantle from Into The Blue, and why she’s never looked back since switching careers

Riders using their voice in the ring, brave returns after setbacks and careful step-ups shaped an encouraging start to the year

Alistair Brownlee showcases his biking pedigree at Patagonman on 7 December. The tri legend moved from fourth to second place during the 180km leg, but it was another Brit, Stephen Derrett, who would