Kellythorpes Leading Breeder & Leading Sire Awards Series at Horse of the Year Show

The Horse of the Year Show award series is an established part of the show on Thursday evening, now in their eleventh year the Kellythorpe Leading Breeder and Kellythorpe Leading Sire awards celebrate some of the country’s most esteemed and successful horses and ponies within the showing world.  The awards provide an opportunity to reward […]

The Equestrian Index HOYS Tradestand of the Year Awards 2023 

The Equestrian Index HOYS Trade Stand of the Year Awards (TOTY) are designed to recognise exhibitor talents in trade stand dressing and etiquette throughout the show week. All trade stands by way of exhibiting are automatically entered into the awards which have two sections; Best Display 20sqm and under and Best Display over 20sqm. Judging […]

History made on the third evening of Horse of the Year Show

Robert Walker landed his seventh Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter of the Year Championship, and third in a row, for owner Jill Dayon the third evening of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). The Lightweight Hunter, MHS Morning Master, gave the team another well-deserved spotlight down the centre line at “the world’s most […]

Lauren Wilkens takes the Enablelink Ltd Pony Foxhunter Championship on her debut

Opening the evening performance this Friday at Horse of the Year Show was the Enablelink Ltd Pony Foxhunter Championship; an opportunity for young riders of the future to showcase their talent. In the first round, the technical course of 15 obstacles asked some testing questions of these young riders. Some were luckier than others and […]

Final rides and new beginnings on day three of Horse of the Year Show

The stage was set once more for the working hunter ponies at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2023, as the National Pony Society/Mole Valley Farmers Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship got underway over David Cole’s course in the TopSpec Arena. 14-year-old Samuel Laity posted an emotional win on the grey gelding, Barney […]

Welsh ponies dominate on day two of Horse of the Year Show

Day two of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) opened with Claire Oliver clinching the Hamilton Tarmac Small Show Hunter of the Year Championship for the second year running, aboard her very smart Irish Draught, Shanbally Legacy. The 11-year-old Chestnut gelding is by Pride of Meath out of Kilthomas Lass. An emotional Claire said: “He […]

Seasoned winners back in business on day one of Horse of the Year Show

The pinnacle of the showing season got underway at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at Birmingham’s NEC today, with the first two Championship classes reflecting the rich heritage of our long and esteemed relationship with the horse. The Mears Flooring Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship is an elegant spectacle of horse […]

Blue Cross – HOYS Charity of the Year 2023

National charity Blue Cross was originally set up in 1897 with the purpose to help street horses in London. Through the First and Second World Wars, the charity treated horses who were injured on the frontline. Fast forward to today and the charity continues to help, rehabilitate and find new homes for horses and ponies […]

Top horses at Scottish Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier!

Following on from the success of the event in 2022, SEIB Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse headed north to Netherton Equestrian Centre in Perthshire on the 3rd and 4th June, offering competitors from Scotland, the north of England and some travelled much further for the chance to qualify. The qualifier ran […]

Outstanding Entries for The Showing Register Summer Show

The Showing Register Summer Show 2023 is being held at Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth on 15th – 16th July. This year’s show is dedicated solely to the Amateur and Home-Produced competitors. The show is set to host a full array of Horse of the Year Show qualifiers for the ridden horse and pony classes. In addition, […]

Horse of the Year Show announce their Charity of the Year for 2023

It is with great privilege to announce that Blue Cross has been chosen to be the Official Charity of the Year for Horse of the Year Show 2023. Blue Cross is a registered animal welfare charity in the United Kingdom. The charity provides specialist care, services and support for pets across the UK, focusing all […]

HorseHage to continue as Official Forage Supplier for Horse of the Year Show

We are delighted to announce HorseHage are the Official Forage Supplier for Horse of the Year Show 2023, marking a noteworthy 21 years of continued support of the show. With over 50 years of production and awarded a Royal Warrant in 1983, HorseHage has the knowledge and experience needed to make a top-quality product. HorseHage […]

Epiony onboard as new sponsors at Horse of the Year Show 2023

We are delighted to welcome Epiony as new sponsors of the Large Riding Horse of the Year and the Riding Horse of the Year Championship at this year’s Horse of the Year Show. Founded in 2016, Epiony is a global therapy brand, offering products designed to be used on people and animals including horses and […]

HOYS Announce the Driven Heavy Horse of the Year Judge

We are delighted to announce David Coffen will be judging the Driven Heavy Horse of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show 2023. David started competing at equestrian shows from a young age, His proudest moment was winning the 1996 National Shire Show and World Congress with Bass. The introduction of the class […]

Horse of the Year Show Publish Rule Book for 2023

Horse of the Year Show would like to make all competitors aware that there have been some changes to the HOYS rulebook for the 2023 season.  All changes/additions are highlighted in bold for your attention.  In addition, we would like to draw particular attention to the Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year.  In recent years, […]

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