British medal joy, a young star shines and gold for world number one: six of the best moments from Tokyo para dressage day two

Action continued apace in the Equestrian Park at the Tokyo Paralympics, with a gold medal-winning debut, the Brits continuing their run of blistering form, plus huge scores in the grade I. Find out what happened on day two of dressage at the Games...

The Brits’ run of fantastic form at the Tokyo Paralympics continued, with Natasha Baker and Keystone Dawn Chorus’ grade III individual silver

• Read why Tokyo took Natasha straight back to memories of London 2012

A 21-year-old Paralympic first-timer thew down a massive score to take home gold on his Games debut aboard his sassy mare

• Find out more about how the Danish rider and his relationship with his special horse

World number one US grade I rider Roxanne Trunnell posted the highest score of the Games so far to bag individual gold

• Hear what Roxanne had to say about dealing with pressure coming into the Games

H&H’s horse of the day is the wonderful Dr Doolitte, who is enjoying his competition swansong in Tokyo

• Read more about this wonderful horse and his achievements over the years

In case you missed it…

Sir Lee Pearson sent a heartfelt message of love and acceptance to the world, following his magnificent 12th Paralympic gold medal win

• Read what Lee had to say about love, hope and his hopes for a better world

Sophie Wells spoke passionately about the beauty of the horse-human relationship and how important it is for equestrian sport to be a part of the Paralympic movement

• See what Sophie said about the magic of that relationship and why it is something that should be shared far and wide

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Lucy Elder

H&H senior news writer

Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.