Geoffroy De Coligny wins the Accumulator

Frenchman Geoffroy De Coligny produced a sparkling display of precision and sheer speed to win the Accumulator class at Horse of the Year Show on Saturday evening. In doing so he pipped 19-year-old British star Harry Charles, who was seeking a third international class win on his Horse of the Year Show debut.   Harry […]

Holly Cooper takes the Pony Foxhunter Championship title

Holly Cooper added her name to the Horse of the Year Show roll of honour by winning the Pony Foxhunter Championship on Saturday afternoon at Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham. The 15-year-old, from Northamptonshire, did it in style on Valentino Supreme, a nine-year-old bay gelding that Holly has only been riding for less […]

Angelie von Essen takes the Thistledown Stakes

Sweden’s Angelie von Essen produced an ice-cool performance to win the Thistledown Stakes at Horse of the Year Show for the fourth day of competition at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena. The one round jump-off class had a thrilling conclusion, with the lead changing hands from Michael Whitaker to Denis Lynch, and then last-to-go Angelie eclipsing […]

Tonight is Puissance night

It’s Saturday at the Horse of the Year Show, whilst there is so much incredible equestrian action on offer, there is one thing that defines Saturday night at the Horse of the Year Show. Tonight is Puissance night. The past two days have been wholly action packed, I have had the opportunity to meet and […]

Harry Charles takes his claim on the NAEC Stoneleigh Stakes

Harry Charles produced a performance that bristled with star quality as he won the NAEC Stoneleigh Stakes at Horse of the Year Show on Friday at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena.   The 19-year-old son of London 2012 Olympic gold medallist Peter Charles had it all to do in a class when riders planned their own […]

Robert Oliver awarded Equestrian of the Year

The Equestrian of the Year trophy was introduced to Horse of the Year Show in 2003 and is awarded to the team or the individual who have attained a unique achievement in the equestrian world. This may involve an unsurpassed performance, a string of victories or in this case, in recognition of a lifetime of […]

Graffiti makes a statement in the Miniature Horse of the Year Championship

Leonie Wroe’s eye-catching Miniature, Scott Creek Monarch Red Graffiti, stole the show ahead of 15 other starters to win the Miniature Horse of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) – a title he last claimed in 2015.   “He’s a real showman but a character too – he’ll do anything for […]

High spirits in the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship

Having started her HOYS journey under saddle, Crafton Blithe Spirit has won one of the most prestigious and sought-after titles in the showing world – and on only her second outing this year! The 11-year-old broodmare, shown and produced by Jerome Harforth, claimed the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship on day three of Horse of the […]

Let’s all Follow Her Home – SEIB Search for a Star Champion is crowned at HOYS

Three days of competition among some fantastic amateur combinations culminated in the overall Championship of the SEIB Search for a Star where Working Horse winner, Follow Her Home and Hannah Moore took the top honours with Working Pony winner, Hunky Dory and Theodora Hopkins, in Reserve.   Excitement was in the air as the final […]

A four-way tie in the Five Fence Challenge

The best of British Showjumping enjoyed centre-stage on day three at Horse of the Year Show held in Birmingham, in a thrilling Five Fence Challenge competition. Teenagers Harry Charles, Robert Murphy and Joseph Stockdale all shared top spot with Helen Tredwell after they agreed to a tie following four rounds of high-octane jumping.   The […]

Francois Mathy Jr takes the Grandstand Welcome Stakes

Belgium’s Francois Mathy Jr staved off a powerful British challenge to win the opening international class of Horse of the Year Show at the NEC Genting Arena in Birmingham. Francois, riding 13-year-old gelding Falco van de Clehoeve, posted a time of 54.23 seconds in the Grandstand Welcome Stakes – a one round speed class that […]

Iconic trailer firm launches two new horseboxes at Horse of the Year Show

Two new flagship horseboxes have been given their public debut by Ifor Williams Trailers at Horse of the Year Show. The sleek lines of the flagship HBX trailer from Ifor Williams Trailers have taken their inspiration from the automotive industry with a nod to the sophisticated ruggedness of the Range Rover and its “floating roof”. […]

Pearly King takes the honours in the Topham Barnes Hack of the Year Championship

Any win at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is an incredible achievement, but when you ride your own horse that you have owned since a two-year-old, that’s something particularly special. This was the story for Sarah Carey who partnered her own Pearly King to victory in the Topham Barnes Hack of the Year Championship […]

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