Beach rides to red ribbons

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

One rider’s Pony Club career finishes on a high, as annual championships focus on fun and friendship

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

HIGHLIGHTS 4–10 August

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

A purple patch continues for one rider, while an amateur completes their eventing dream