Nicole Pavitt makes history in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Championship
Records were broken on day one at Horse of the Year Show, NEC Birmingham, as Sussex-based Nicole Pavitt became the first showjumper to win the Senior Newcomers Championship title for the fourth time. Nicole’s experience showed as she entered the Andrews Bowen International Arena as second to go in the jump off of the Connolly’s […]
‘Heads Up’ for a bright future for Cuddy Working Hunter Champion
A five-year-old Irish Sport Horse who is destined for a career in eventing has taken the Cuddy Working Hunter of the Year Championship on the opening day of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Heads Up is jointly owned by event rider and producer, Hayden Hankey, and Catherine Witt, and was the youngest horse among […]
Thistledown Van-Der-Vaart makes HOYS history in the Colne and The Feed Shed Mountain & Moorland Mini Pony of the Year
Lucy Richardson’s Welsh Section A pony Thistledown Van-Der-Vaart, ridden by daughter Lilly, has made Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) history by winning the Colne and The Feed Shed Mountain & Moorland Mini Pony of the Year five years on the trot. For many years this pony has lit up HOYS with style, elegance and […]
Successful ex-racehorse Grandeur claims the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Championship
SEIB Racehorse It’s always exciting to see a line-up of top-quality ex-racehorses who have swapped the track for the arena at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Today it was an ex-racer with 10 race victories and just under £600,000 of winnings, who showed that a successful change of career is entirely achievable. Yvonne Jacque’s […]
Drakemyre Puttin on the Ritz is crowned Roseberry Stud Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year
Drakemyre Puttin on the Ritz came back in style from his Children’s Riding Pony of the Year Championship victory at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2018, to scoop another win for 2019; this time in the Roseberry Stud Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship. ‘Alfie’, as he is known at home, is owned […]
Saving the best until last in the British Showjumping Silver-League Championship
Raising the bar and claiming victory in the British Showjumping Silver League Championship was Cambridgeshire-based Stacey Cook riding her stunning 13-year-old bay gelding, Gigant. It was very close on the leader board as the final competitors took to the arena, each one bettering the previous round. Saving the best until last, Stacey stormed down to […]
Second time lucky for winning combination in the British Show Horse Association Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship
The Ladies Side Saddle class at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is always such a spectacle, and what a wonderful class to get the 71st Show underway! It was smiles all round for the winning team who had faced such disappointment just one week ahead of last year’s Show. Francoise Babington and her own […]
British Showjumping Bronze League Championship
Kicking off Horse of the Year Show 2019 with a show stopping double clear was Surrey-based teenager Serena Kullich, age 19, who took the title of the British Showjumping Bronze League Champion. Riding her own 11-year-old grey gelding, Cooley River, the pressure was on as they were the final combination to go out of just […]
The British Ridden Heavy Horse Championship welcomes a brand new sponsor
With just a week to go before the start of Horse of the Year Show 2019, we are pleased to announce that Kim and Joseph McNeil will be sponsoring the British Ridden Heavy Horse Championship. The mother and son duo are a home produced showing team that have been extremely successful in the show ring […]
HOYS Update
With Horse of the Year Show just around the corner we are excited to be welcoming back so many familiar faces from our competitor, tradestand and visitor bases. Once again, we’re equally thrilled to be opening our doors to many new attendees for another fantastic edition of HOYS. We are delighted to say that this […]
The Mountain and Moorland First Ridden Pony of the Year welcomes brand new sponsor
The Feed Shed are the latest company to add their name to the top quality brands supporting Horse of the Year Show 2019. A family owned business with over 53 years experience in supplying a wide range of livestock feed, healthcare products and equipment, The Feed Shed offer over 621 product lines to both their […]
Big Bucks and Fellow Racing Legends Top the Bill for Sunday Spectacular
This October, the much-anticipated Sunday Evening Gala Performance of Horse of the Year Show, held at the Resorts World Arena, the NEC, Birmingham from Wednesday 2nd – Sunday 6th, is set to host an impressive showcase of racing heroes never seen at the Show before. Leading the charge of spectacular equine stars is French-bred, four-time […]
Supreme Products to sponsor the Supreme Horse of the Year Championship
Established in 1993, Supreme Products have been the choice of champions for many years and therefore we are delighted to welcome them as title sponsor for the Supreme Horse of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show 2019. This prestigious championship will be renamed the Supreme Products Horse of the Year Championship and […]
HOYS Superfans Announced!
After launching a new campaign earlier in the year, Horse of the Year Show are pleased to announce the details of six ‘HOYS Superfans’ who will be working with the show that is held at the Resorts World Arena, NEC Birmingham from 2nd – 6th October 2019. Each ‘Superfan’ completed an extensive application process and […]
Swish Bedding named as the NEW Bedding Supplier for Horse of the Year Show
As the NEC prepares to welcome some of the world’s top equestrians to Horse of the Year Show across five days of action in October, Grandstand Media Limited are delighted to announce Swish Bedding as the new Official Bedding Supplier for the Show. Swish Bedding is an innovative family run business based in Staffordshire. Owned […]
The Pony Club ride into Horse of The Year Show to Celebrate 90th Anniversary
Horse of the Year Show, “The Ultimate Celebration of the Horse” is delighted to welcome the Pony Club Musical Ride to this years’ show as part of the organisation’s 90th Anniversary Celebrations. Formed in 1929 and granted independent charitable status in 1997, the Pony Club is the biggest youth organisation in the world. With nearly […]
ENTRIES now open for Horse of the Year Show
Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that entries are now open for Horse of the Year Show 2019 which will be held at the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham’s NEC from the 2nd – 6th October. Throughout the week, the show hosts a line-up of national and international Showjumping classes, Dressage and a multitude of […]
NEW Showjumping Masterclass announced for Horse of the Year Show 2019
This year for Horse of the Year Show, organisers Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that a brand new Showjumping Masterclass has been given the go ahead in the timetable for the Wednesday afternoon in the Andrews Bowen International Arena. Visitors will be treated to a demonstration from not one, not two, but four […]
Derby House named as the NEW Rug Supplier for Horse of the Year Show
Every Champion at Horse of the Year Show deserves to be adorned in sashes, rosettes and a beautiful quality HOYS branded Champion rug to revel in the glory and remember the moment for years to come. For HOYS 2019, we are delighted to announce that Derby House will be the new Official Rug Supplier of […]
Emile Faurie to deliver the Dressage Masterclass at HOYS 2019
The Dressage Masterclass at Horse of the Year Show is a firm favourite amongst fans and has seen advice and training tips shared from the likes of four-time Olympian Richard Davison, Olympic Gold Medallist Charlotte Dujardin and her trainer and fellow team rider, Carl Hester. For 2019, top international dressage rider, Emile Faurie, is set […]
Horse of the Year Show announce their Charity of the Year for 2019
It is with great privilege to announce that The Centaurus Trust has been chosen to be the Official Charity of the Year for Horse of the Year Show 2019. The Centaurus Trust works in partnership with Equine Learning CIC to provide therapeutic horsemanship opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged adults, young people and children in Warwickshire, […]
We are recruiting – join our team
We have two senior level job vacancies within the team at Grandstand Media Ltd to work on our equestrian events including Horse of the Year Show and the British Showjumping National Championships & Stoneleigh Horse Show, two of the most prestigious equestrian events in the UK. Grandstand Media is a team of specialists with […]
The UK premiere of Mélie Philippot’s ‘My Little Sister’ comes to HOYS
Horse of the Year Show, “The Ultimate Celebration of the Horse”, is thrilled to introduce French performer Mélie Philippot and her dancing duo (Quizas and Diego) as the second entertainment display to be announced for 2019. Making her UK debut with the display ‘My little sister’ trainer Mélie combines liberty work and dressage movements with […]
HOYS continue the ‘Balanced’ way
Balanced Horse Feeds will be the official feed supplier for the 2019 Horse of the Year Show, making it the fifth consecutive year of this prestigious sponsorship. Having been providing efficient nutrition to horses and ponies in the UK for almost 35 years, Balanced Horse Feeds are well placed to supply all those exhibitors and […]
“The Flying Frenchman” set to wow the crowd at Horse of the Year Show 2019
Lorenzo, The Flying Frenchman, with his team of fabulous horses from the Camargue region of Southern France, is confirmed to be the headline display for Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2019. Having made his HOYS debut in 2004, the talented horseman has gone on to showcase his talents around the world and has even […]
