Horse of the Year Show is excited to share our official timetable for this year’s show in anticipation of our tickets going on sale on 28th March 2025. There have been some changes from the usual schedule timetable to ensure each class has the perfect amount of time in the spotlight of the Arena of Dreams, and to include some new exciting aspects to the show.
This year’s show is packed full of all your returning favourites alongside some new additions to the schedule.
There are some changes to the usual HOYS itinerary from previous years, so make sure to check out the timetable HERE to see if your ones to watch have moved. Don’t worry, we’ve included any notable changes below!
The Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein class and Sweet Dreams Confectioners Mountain & Moorland First Ridden Pony of the Year have been moved to Sunday, to allow for the new split of the Colne Mountain & Moorland Welsh Breeds Lead Rein Pony of the Year and the Westown Stud Mountain & Moorland Non-Welsh Breeds Lead Rein Pony of the Year.
The Enablelink Ltd Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type of the Year Championship has been moved from Saturday to Wednesday.
The SEIB Search for a Star classes have been spread across the weekdays, with two on Wednesday, two on Thursday and one prior to the Championship on Friday.
The Hamilton Tarmac Small Show Hunter of the Year returns to Thursday to align better with the other Hunter classes.
The Shire Horse of the Year Championship supported by the Shire Horse Society has been moved from Sunday to Thursday.
The Barber Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Championship and Driven Heavy Horse of the Year Championship have been moved from Thursday to Sunday.
The NeedleSmart, John Illingworth and Cliff Kirby Ridden Purebred Arab of the Year Championship and the Binks Family Partbred Pony of the Year Championship have been moved from Saturday to Sunday.
The Shine Source Footwear UK LTD Show Hunter Pony of the Year classes have been moved from Sunday to Saturday.
The new UKAMHS American Miniature Horse of the Year sponsored by Pandoras Miniature Farm will feature on Wednesday.
Regular favourites keeping audiences on the edge of their seats, the LeMieux Pony Club Mounted Games Prince Philip Cup runs throughout the week, culminating in a thrilling final on Sunday. See the best of the best compete in the International Showjumping classes from Friday through Sunday, or watch the Dressage Future Elite Championship take centre-stage on Thursday evening. Pony pairs go neck and neck in the Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry from Wednesday to Saturday, and pick your favourite horse or pony in the grand finale of the Supreme Products Supreme Horse or Pony of the Year Championship on Sunday.
We have an incredible show planned for this year’s show which takes place at the NEC Birmingham 8th – 12th October 2025, and look forward to revealing more in due course.
ENDS
For more information on Horse of the Year Show 2025, please contact Horse of the Year Show Press Office, Grandstand Media Ltd. Tel: 02476 858205. Email: press@hoys.co.uk Website: www.hoys.co.uk
