Exceptionally athletic and a supreme trier, this sensitive character met his ideal match in Oliver Townend. Catherine Austen charts the career of one of the greatest partnerships in eventing history

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

Key qualification results fell into place, from Area Festivals to the World Cup, as the season picks up momentum

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

An exciting mare steps up and one young rider continues her flying form despite snow hindering her preparation

THE ALPINE EXPRESS