Few people knew Valegro and Uthopia as intimately as their groom Alan Davies. Here he recalls the joy, trust and extraordinary character of the two horses who became global icons — and lifelong friends

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Tributes have poured in to superstar dressage horses Valegro and Uthopia, who changed the face of the sport

MEMORIES OF VALEGRO I HAD the privilege of ...

Valegro and Uthopia reshaped British dressage. With their passing, the sport says goodbye to two horses who gave us all far more than medals. Oscar Williams reports

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