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

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

The timetable for the 2028 equestrian events avoids the mid-day heat

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

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

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