Merikanto makes it look easy

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

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

Michael Eilberg scores five wins, a grand prix winner regains her confidence and one of Becky Moody’s upcoming gems returns to the fray

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 10-year-old jockey eclipses her older rivals in the working hunter pony classes, and an exciting four-year-old show hunter pony shines in the championship