Gone, but not forgotten – the people who shaped our sport

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

Native ponies reign in the supreme championships, with an experienced Dartmoor and a promising Highland colt each shine brightest in their respective divisions

Tributes have poured in to superstar dressage horses Valegro and Uthopia, who changed the face of the sport

Shared rides, developing riders and comeback horses produced a series of hardearned victories

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