‘the most magnificent week of showing’

Sharon Thomas on the appeal of local shows, an ill-timed back flip, the joyful chaos of entertaining children – and smuggled dogs

ONLY IN HORSE & HOUND

Two remarkable doubles and a star-studded championship feature, plus it’s third-time lucky for one champion

Has Britain’s summer showjumping circuit lost its way? Becky Murray investigates what its loss from local shows would mean for the sport

OPINION

A hunter “titan” claims the title for a ninth time, a former hack excels and a worker nursed back to health wins