AS the saying goes ‘it takes a village’ to make things happen. A team of the most amazing people from Tiggy’s Trust made the dreams come true for some 25 young riders in Scotland last weekend, as a sea of yellow and green lit up the inaugural Scone International Horse Trials.

Following three successful trips to Blair Castle in 2022, 2023 and 2024, when this event ceased running, Frank and Jane Hancock and all those behind Tiggy’s Trust put a train in motion to give another team of young riders an opportunity to compete on international soil. And what a success it was, with Irish wins in both the two-star pony event and the team eventing competition (see full report on page 74).