‘you could ride him through fire’

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

A nine-year-old mare “busts a gut” for Will Fletcher for big tour grand prix glory

A teenage gelding helps his rider to an emotional grand prix win and the national anthem plays for Jessica Mendoza

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

HIGHLIGHTS 4–10 August