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

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

Personal bests, dominant small-tour form and a powerhouse string of rising talents bring the year to a strong climax

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

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

A 15-hour round trip is richly rewarded and a “scary” tack malfunction does little to stop a successful streak