Horse of the Year Show is a showcase for some of the country’s most prized and successful horses and ponies. It should seem only fitting that HOYS hosts an evening to recognise the breeders and sires that provide showing with future champions.
Introduced in 2012, the HOYS awards series have become an established part of the equestrian calendar and they are now much sought after accolades. The awards encompass the Kellythorpe Leading Breeder and Leading Sire awards as well as the LeMieux La Liga consistency awards. It is an opportunity to reward and recognise the fantastic success of breeders in this country, using a points system for all results in Horse of the Year Show qualifiers.
The Kellythorpe Leading Breeder and Leading Sire awards celebrate the achievements of those who may perhaps not get time in the spotlight but absolutely must have the recognition that they deserve. The awards evening would not be possible without the generosity of the award’s sponsors, Richard and Lisha Leeman and their family. These awards are a privilege to present at HOYS, where people are able to see the final result.
With each year the competition for these awards is stronger, which can only be a reflection of the importance and success of quality breeding programs.
The 2017 winners are named below:
Kellythorpe Leading Breeder Awards
| Section | Breeder Name | Stud/Prefix |
| Hunter | Mr S A Macteer & J Shee | Randalstown |
| Show Horse | Mr S A Macteer & J Shee | Randalstown |
| Hunter | Mrs O Hughes | |
| Show Horse | Mrs S Haworth | Carr House |
| Coloured | Mr Richard & Mrs Lisha Leeman | Kellythorpe |
| Hunter Pony | Mrs Lesley Hillard | Gryngallt |
| Show Pony | Mrs Anne & Miss Claire Smalley | Barkway |
| Arab | Mrs D R Whittome | |
| Miniature | Mrs Eileen Yaxley | Donabi |
| Connemara | Mr O Reiley | Glenmore |
| Dales | Mrs J Pennell | Nipna |
| Dartmoor | Mrs J & J Newberry | Newoak |
| Exmoor | Ms V Sherwin | Barhill |
| Fell | Mr Albert & Mrs Carole Morland | Lunesdale |
| Highland | Mr E C Ormiston | Croila |
| New Forest | Ms K Robb | Knavesash |
| Shetland | Mrs Vivien Hampton | Briar |
| Welsh A | Mr Sandy Anderson | Thistledown |
| Welsh B | Mr Howell & Mrs Yvonne Davies | Cadlanvalley |
| Welsh C | Mr Justin Davis & Miss Heidi Bennett | Popsters |
| Welsh D | Mrs Christine Williams | Ringside |
| Overall | Sandy Anderson |
Kellythorpe Leading Sire Awards
| Section | Horse Name | Name |
| Hunter | Crosstown Dancer | Crosstown Stud |
| Show Horse | Kilvington Scoundrel | Ms Joanna Maclnnes |
| Coloured | Honeypot Sporran | Ms Deborah Mitchell |
| Hunter Pony | Gryngallt Paris | Mrs Lesley Hillard |
| Show Pony | Cusop Dimension | Deborah Porter & Andrew Pitman |
| Arab | Krown | Paul Leete & Geraldine Hendricken |
| Miniature | Uno Tom Thumb | Mrs Eileen Yaxley |
| Connemara | Gwennic De Goariva | Mr Tim Carey |
| Dales | Westwick James II | Mr Albert & Mrs Carole Morland |
| Dartmoor | Pumphill Bennet | Mr Paul Starkie |
| Exmoor | Shandyman II | Ms Juliette Rogers |
| Fell | Heltondale Mountain Mist | Mrs Thorpe |
| Highland | Harris of Dykes | Lady Swinton |
| Highland | Glenmuir Buzzard | Mrs Wendy Bridges |
| New Forest | Applewitch Pure Magic | Ms Kay Bailey |
| Shetland | Southley Snowman | Ms Marion Matthews |
| Welsh A | Blackhill Picalo | Colin, Sarah and Jess Tibbey |
| Welsh B | Russetwood Elation | Mr Howell & Mrs Yvonne Davies |
| Welsh C | Wyken Rob Roy | Mrs Diane Jordan |
| Welsh D | Trevallion Picasso | The Batt Family |
| Overall | Kilvington Scoundrel |
ENDS
Image caption: Sandy Anderson, Leading Breeder Award winner with sponsor Kellythorpe Stud’s Lisha Leeman
Image credit: Julian Portch Photography
For more information on Horse of the Year Show 2017, or to request a selection of copyright free images, please contact:
Horse of the Year Show Press Office
Tel: 02476 858 205
Email: press@hoys.co.uk
Web: www.hoys.co.uk
Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions
© Copyright Grandstand Media Ltd – All rights reserved
Don’t miss a thing. Sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest on competitions, news and events.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.