Don’t Miss This_Esme Meet and Greets at Horse of the Year Show 2026

Get ready… she’s back! We’re thrilled to announce that equestrian social media star this_Esme is returning to Horse of the Year Show on Saturday 10th October 2026

Esme joined us in 2018 for her first ever meet and greet and has been a true fan favourite ever since.

Over the years Esme has captured the hearts of thousands of riders and horse lovers worldwide with her fun, relatable, and inspiring content. Now, HOYS visitors will once again have the chance to meet her in person during a series of exclusive Meet & Greet sessions across the day.

“HOYS 2026 will be soon be here, and I know loads of you will be looking forward to competing, shopping and watching all the action over the five days at the NEC. I’m really excited to announce that I will be back this year, with meet and greets on the Saturday. HOYS will always have a special place in my heart, it was the first show that ever invited me to come along and do a chat and meet and greet way back in 2018. HOYS celebrates it’s 77th year and also 25 years at the NEC, here’s to many more events in the future and see you in October.”

Esme Higgs

Meet & Greet tickets will be completely FREE.

All you’ll need is a valid Horse of the Year Show admission ticket to attend – making this an unmissable opportunity for fans already planning their visit.

Demand is expected to be high, so make sure you’re ready. Full details on how to secure your place will be released later this summer.

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We are absolutely thrilled to welcome this_esme back to the Horse of the Year Show – it’s set to be one of the standout moments of the weekend!

Horse of the Year Show takes place 7th – 11th October 2026. To stay up to date with all the latest news, announcements, and exclusive offers, be sure to sign up to our newsletter.

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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: Julian Portch