A post-surgery comeback, lively youngsters finding focus, big-character natives and a seven-win sweep shaped an action-packed week

Shared rides, developing riders and comeback horses produced a series of hardearned victories

Three established trainers relish a brace of wins each while connections enjoy success with new horses

There’s a last-minute change of huntsman for the Bedale opening meet, and hounds do their very best in less-than-ideal conditions

Native ponies reign in the supreme championships, with an experienced Dartmoor and a promising Highland colt each shine brightest in their respective divisions

The brilliant Gino F is back where he belongs after injury and a former pony European rider is “shocked” to claim her first championship