Cob comeback and a heartfelt title

One rider’s Pony Club career finishes on a high, as annual championships focus on fun and friendship

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

A purple patch continues for one rider, while an amateur completes their eventing dream

A home-produced amateur makes a winning comeback, a broodmare books her third HOYS trip and the Rory Gilsenan memorial class thrills

HIGHLIGHTS 4–10 August

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