Britain’s only top-level dressage show, London International is the sport’s festive highlight. Oscar Williams tells its story and speaks to Richard Davison about its early days

H&H news editor Eleanor Jones recaps this year’s big stories, and assesses what lies ahead in 2026

From dazzling golds to a new dressage star and a father-and-son racing combo, here are the images that sum up the year

Graham Fletcher on an exciting concept and his favourite sporting moment

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Several contenders at this year’s London International made young debuts at the show. Jennifer Donald and Bethan Simons revisit some early appearances