Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship gains new sponsor for HOYS 2026 

Horse of the Year Show is thrilled to welcome The de la Hey Family as new sponsors of the Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship for HOYS 2026 – A championship that celebrated versatility. 

Samantha de la Hey said: 
“Having been lucky enough to compete at HOYS for over ten years, the show has given our family many happy memories. We’re pleased to be supporting it for the first time and to play a small part in an occasion that means so much to so many people.” 

Grandstand Media, organisers of the Horse of the Year Show, said: 
“We are delighted that The de la Hey Family have taken up sponsorship with us by supporting the Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship. The generous support of families such as the de la Hey Family is fundamental to the success of HOYS, and we look forward to welcoming them to the show in October 2026 as a sponsor.” 

Horse of the Year Show takes place from 7th – 11th October 2026, and we can’t wait to see you there. 

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ENDS 

For more information on Horse of the Year Show 2026, please contact: 
Horse of the Year Show Press Office, Grandstand Media Ltd 
Tel: 02476 858205 
Email: press@hoys.co.uk 

Image: Emma Harker and Rotherwood Fantasia, 2025 Ridden Partbred Champions.  

Image credit: 1st Class Images