The new show on the block

Sharon Thomas on the appeal of local shows, an ill-timed back flip, the joyful chaos of entertaining children – and smuggled dogs

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Has Britain’s summer showjumping circuit lost its way? Becky Murray investigates what its loss from local shows would mean for the sport

Organisers say that more favourites may disappear due to rising overheads

While performance on the hunting field is everything, the summer prizes on the flags are also hotly contested. Andrew Sallis gets some expert insight

Who says you need a blue-blooded warmblood to succeed in showjumping? Jennifer Donald meets some eye-catchers who prove that success in the ring can come from every shape and size