Nigel Hollings on the show pony showdown and impressive breeding

A small pony proves mighty, a Texan is surprised by HOYS and an expectant mother gets out of hospital just in time

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

One of Britain’s most exciting young horses takes a gutsy win and an event rider debuts at HOYS after serious injury

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

A coloured mare makes history as the first supreme to graduate from the coloured championship, and a team celebrates 100 trips down the centre line