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

The brilliant Gino F is back where he belongs after injury and a former pony European rider is “shocked” to claim her first championship

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

A 15-hour round trip is richly rewarded and a “scary” tack malfunction does little to stop a successful streak

Three established trainers relish a brace of wins each while connections enjoy success with new horses