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

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

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

Graham Fletcher on an exciting concept and his favourite sporting moment

A Christmas shopping trip turns into a chance to catch up on pony gossip for Tessa Waugh , who is on the back foot as far as present buying is concerned but replete with tales of happy new homes

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