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Mayflower's time to bloom

A home-produced mare gives her connections the shock of their lives when she stands at the top of the HOYS in-hand supreme championship

'They both played a blinder'

The spotlight falls on both Frankie Dettori and The King, and any punters who picked out winning 150/1 shot Valiant Force were richly rewarded

'Words can't describe this'

Ireland’s David Simpson and his eight-yearold Derby debutant stallion just deny William Funnell a record fifth Derby success in one of the greatest jump-offs in Hickstead Derby history

Carrot tops it off

The championships are awarded to the Beaufort and Heythrop, but local packs also shine at Ardingly

'He felt like he was on air'

A hack wows to win the prestigious Queen’s Cup award, a part-bred Arab is off to HOYS in-hand and a working hunter will make his NEC debut in October

Therapy pony handler

Sarah Woodland and her five Dinky Ponies bring a little joy to those facing challenging times, sadness or loneliness

Access all areas Robert Walker

He’s a legend in the world of show hunters, but how does the producer achieve such consistent results year after year? Alex Robinson meets him at home to find out

'You value these big wins more'

William Funnell’s insight into riding round Hickstead and team horsepower

'Will the double bridle disappear?'

Laura Tomlinson on snaffles at grand prix and the impact of social licence

'One of the best I've ever had

A seven-year-old impresses for Thomas Whitaker while a barefoot five-year-old makes a near clean sweep

Wyoming leaves his rivals for dust

Tony Pearson scores a poignant win on Father’s Day and a winning mare has amassed quite a fan club

Happy Boy, happy life

A prolific speed horse excels in the one-star classes, while Olivia Banks scores an impressive double and family ties prove fruitful in the mini major

'Freakishly' talented stallion steals the show

Ireland’s Billy Twomey claims an emotional grand prix victory for his stallion’s late owner, chased home by a breakthrough star, sealing an action-packed show

Vet puts her foot down

A Connemara not renowned for speed and a new family horse out for a test drive are among the winners

'Pressure is a privilege'

Laura Collett keeps her cool to lead throughout on her horse of a lifetime, achieving her third five-star victory

Pete hits new peaks

Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester do battle for the grand prix spoils, while a newcomer to the level shows promise

Suzi comes home in fairy-tale victory

Cross-country is the dominant phase in the under-age championships, while elsewhere horses and riders score comeback successes

Lorry driver's long journey pays off

Amateur riders star in the BE80 championships as a pair who spend their winters hunting triumph

'I came thinking he could win'

Two equine rising stars and a fivestar horse having his first run since Kentucky take the podium spots in the four-star short

Upton doubles up

Bubby Upton enjoys the perfect preparation for a tilt at Burghley with an under-25s win on her Bramham debut

You think you're past all that

Pippa Funnell shows why you should never rule her out when she wins the flagship class on a new “project” ride

"They thrive off it"

From 21-year-old Gammon to Shane Breen's teenage charges, why does the Hickstead Derby bring out the best in veterans? Jennifer Donald finds out

Treat, or trouble?

Many people give edible titbits in return for our horses’ work or simply as a treat. But have we considered how they understand a “reward”, asks Rebecca Hamilton Fletcher MRCVS

Flash Cooley

The recent Millstreet four-star long runner-up offers a powerful package in a tiny body - and he loves a snooze. Pippa Roome finds out more

International dressage judge

Isobel Wessels on being catapulted into an elite community, making sacrifices and accepting that you're human - mistakes happen

Lily Attwood

Showjumping's rising star tells Martha Terry about lessons learnt from going solo, the feisty veteran that propelled her to the top of ponies and her latest move to the Continent

Government accused of refusing to protect horses

The US is proposing to withdraw a rule that was aimed to stamp out the \"systemic cruelty\" of soring horses

Vigilance urged after major spike in cases of laminitis

Vets across the country are seeing a large number of horses with the potentially fatal condition

Debate over pony strides comes into the spotlight

Parents and a course-designer have expressed concerns over ponies' being asked to jump horse-distance doubles

Scientific data could help good cross-country going

The aim of the research work is to benefit horse welfare, and the future of the sport as a whole