From Friesians to former racehorses, natives to draughts, partnerships of every type showed what dedication and good training can achieve

Nigel Hollings on the show pony showdown and impressive breeding

Family rivalries, training breakthroughs and promising partnerships shine at home, plus there’s strong British form on the world stage

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

A first-season pair is formidable in open and junior ranks, a mini partnership overcomes a setback and mares make their mark

Winning streaks, clean rounds and reliable partnerships set the tone in a strong set of results from the Blue Chip qualifiers