A Spectacular Weekend Under One Roof 

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Stoneleigh Park – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2025. From elite pony sales to Amateur of the Year finals, to awards celebrating the showing stars of the industry, this is the event you won’t want to miss. 

Hosted by the same team behind HOYS, the weekend will bring together three standout occasions: The Showing Register (TSR) Amateur of the Year Show Final, Thistledown Stud Elite Pony Auction and the Showing World Awards. 

TSR Amateur of the Year Show 

Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November 2025. 

This is the first ever Amateur of the Year Finals. With qualifiers throughout the year – the finals are an exclusive event for amateur riders – giving them a platform to celebrate their success.   

With a full classification list across Coloured, Mountain & Moorland, Hack/Riding Horse, Cob, Hunter, Riding Club, and more, this is where the best amateurs of the season come to shine.  

Whether you’re already qualified or simply keen to soak up the atmosphere of one of the most vibrant amateur finals in the UK and see if it’s something you want to aim for next year – this is your weekend. 

Find out more: Amateur of the Year Show – TSR 

Thistledown Stud Elite Pony Auction 

On Saturday 29 November, as part of the weekend, join the inaugural Thistledown Stud Elite Pony Auction – a spectacular sale of carefully selected riding ponies and youngstock.  

Celebrating 35 years of breeding excellence, Thistledown’s ponies have earned a remarkable 185 HOYS tickets, eight HOYS Championships and one Supreme Championship, a testament to quality and achievement.  
 

The sale will include: 

• 30 ponies across Section A, B & C and Riding Pony types.  

• Two-thirds of the ponies will be broken and ridden away 

• The auction will include some in hand youngsters that have been shown in hand and ready to break -including the Youngstock Champion from The Royal Welsh Show. 

• A variety of budgets – from unbroken to professionally broken ponies. 

Keep an eye here for full list, coming soon: Thistledown Stud Elite Pony Auction 

Showing World Awards 

A highlight of the weekend has to be the Showing World Awards on Saturday 29 November – the ultimate celebration of the showing community.  

Held at Stoneleigh Park, the evening includes a sparkling reception, three-course gala dinner and festive entertainment. 

 
Originally launched in 2009, the awards honour outstanding individuals, ponies and horses who have made a major impact both in and out of the ring. 

Awards categories:  

• Supreme Products Junior of the Year  

• Sculpture to Wear Show Handler of the Year  

• The Showing Register Amateur Rider of the Year  

• 1^st Class Images Groom of the Year  

• Radiance Gold Senior Horse of Pony of the Year  

• TopSpec Breeder of the Year  

• SHOWPONYPREP Plaited Pony of the Year  

• The Welsh Pony and Cob Society Native Pony of the Year  

• The Coloured Horse & Pony Society Coloured Horse or Pony of the Year  

• The British Show Horse Association Show Horse of the Year  

• EQUIDRY Show Rider of the Year  

• Outstanding Achievement  

  
Cast your vote and support your favourites. 

Secure your ticket to the gala: Showing World Awards 2025 

Why This Weekend Should Be on Your Calendar 

Three huge events are under one roof at Stoneleigh Park. Alongside the competitions and celebrations, visitors can enjoy a select range of trade throughout the weekend -from equestrian essentials and show accessories to gifts and winter treats.  

So, whether you’re in the ring, browsing ponies for sale or supporting on the sidelines, there’s something for everyone. 

The synergy of amateur competition, high-end pony sales and the industry’s night of nights makes for an unmissable weekend of energy, excellence and celebration. 

ENDS 

For more information, please contact Horse of the Year Show Press Office, Grandstand Media Ltd. 

Tel: 02476 858205. Email: press@hoys.co.uk