H&H’s editors highlight this season’s moments, events and horses to celebrate in their sports – plus a few shocks we really didn’t see coming

CSI5* classes

Which rising stars will break through the ranks this season? H&H holds the crystal ball

BSHA Rising Star finals

Oliver Townend’s superstar ride Ballaghmor Class retires sound and fit aged 19 after a stellar career

A Christmas wish for a family team, a fairy-tale ending for a young rider and a “king of the yard” finally gets his centre-line moment