Young horse classes and jumping qualifications are up for debate

Given that mastering the complexities of competing at five-star level can take many years, does it really matter what age you are when you reach this landmark? Ellie Hughes investigates

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A teenage gelding helps his rider to an emotional grand prix win and the national anthem plays for Jessica Mendoza

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A nine-year-old mare “busts a gut” for Will Fletcher for big tour grand prix glory