From seeing the toughest man in racing, AP McCoy, shed a tear after his final ride at the Cheltenham Festival in March and the British eventing team receiving their silver medals at Blair’s European Championships in September to an atmospheric morning on the hunting field and the modern world of showing stewards taking selfies — we round up some of the best moments caught on camera in 2015.
The 2015 equestrian world in pictures
Royal Ascot
Jockey Ryan Moore is mobbed after landing a record ninth winner at Royal Ascot in June, aboard Aloft. Credit: Racingfotos.com
Hickstead Derby
Trevor Breen defends his Hickstead Derby title with Loughnatousa WB, himself also a former winner
European Eventing Championships
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Dublin Horse Show
Behind the scenes at Dublin Horse Show as a horse is primped and prepared to perfection
Hunting
The sun sets over the Dulverton Farmers huntsman ‘Bones’ Allibone and his hounds on Exmoor
Cheltenham Festival
The toughest man in racing sheds a tear: AP McCoy rides at the Cheltenham Festival for the final time
Hunting
Winter scene: a North Cotswold hound takes a look over a wall on a snowy January day
Royal Windsor Horse Show
A bowler selfie: stewards find time to record the moment at Royal Windsor Horse Show
Hunting
A hound enjoys a quiet moment at a meet
Royal International Horse Show
Give us a hug: Jayne Ross shows her appreciation for Time 2 Reflect, supreme champion at the Royal International Horse Show
Royal Windsor Horse Show
A steamy moment for the King’s Troop at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May, as they wow the crowds with their display
Autumn hunting
Picture perfect: a foggy morning’s autumn hunting with the Belvoir in September