Five-year-old performs beyond his years to take Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year honours
Producer Lucy Glover rode Charlotte Read’s British Riding Pony, Carmens Novello, into the ribbons in the Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship. Charlotte bought the five-year-old gelding just after Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) last year, where the pony competed in the Show Hunter Pony Championship, and Lucy has since produced […]
Donald Whitaker takes the title in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Championship
Yorkshireman Donald Whitaker and one of British Showjumping’s most exciting prospects took centre-stage to win the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers class on day one at Horse of the Year Show. Grey mare Chilli – world five-year-old champion in 2017 and six-year-old runner-up in 2018 – triumphed in emphatic fashion in the Andrews Bowen […]
AJA Giuliano claims Purebred Arab of the Year Championship in first open season
Clare Fitch barely had time to celebrate her win in the Simon Constable Equine Vets and Mr & Mrs Roberts Ridden Purebred Arab of the Year Championship, before hopping on board her Welsh section D for the next class in the TopSpec Arena on day one of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). But no […]
Neil Wray leads the way in the Steve Dent Horses & Carriages Harness Horse and Pony of the Year Championship
Neil Wray’s perseverance and determination was rewarded with a memorable victory in the Steve Dent Horses & Carriages Harness Horse and Pony of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham. Yorkshire-based driver Neil and the young black stallion Plains Royalty won a keenly-contested class that also saw Malcolm Salter and […]
Supreme Pony ‘Charles’ is back in business for the Brineton Colne Mountain & Moorland Mini Pony of the Year Championship
The prolific winning Mountain & Moorland pony and reigning Ruckleigh School Supreme Pony of the Year here at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), Thistledown Van-der-Vaart, has made his own piece of history on day one of the 70th anniversary celebrations. With his usual style and elegance in abundance, the Welsh section A charmed the […]
The going is good for Gateshead in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Championship
Twelve ex-racehorses, who have swapped the track for the arena, took their place under the bright lights of the Andrews Bowen International Arena in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Championship on day one of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS); undoubtedly one of the biggest events of their new careers. […]
A good ‘Time 2 Reflect’ in the British Show Horse Association Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship
It’s a very special year as Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) celebrates its 70th anniversary at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena – and there could not have been a better way to start proceedings in the showing than with the outstanding mare, Time 2 Reflect, defending her Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Show […]
Lucinda Stewart crowned British Showjumping Silver League Championship
Scottish rider Lucinda Stewart made a nine-year wait worthwhile as she claimed a thrilling victory on the opening day of the Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham’s Genting Arena. Lucinda, from Ayrshire, last competed at the prestigious event, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, in 2009. But she returned in style, winning the […]
Natasha Hewitt takes the Horseware Bronze League Championship
Natasha Hewitt launched the 2018 Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham by being crowned Horseware Bronze League Champion. There was no doubting the Doncaster-based rider’s supremacy in the opening class of an eagerly-awaited 70th anniversary show aboard JJS Impressive. While Natasha admitted that she was struggling to comprehend her success, the early morning […]
Where to watch Horse of the Year Show
[Updated Monday 2nd October 2023] Today marks the start of Horse of the Year Show’s 74th year, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC through until Sunday 8th October. A place where audiences can be inspired by world-class International Showjumping along with an exciting line up of National Showing and National Showjumping Championships with an energising […]
International Showjumpers confirmed to compete at Horse of the Year Show
Get ready to take your seats to witness the greatest names of Showjumping compete at this year’s Horse of the Year Show. HOYS is delighted to announce the International Showjumpers who will be competing at the 70th Anniversary Show held at the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC from 3rd – 7th October 2018. There are a […]
Dressage riders confirmed for HOYS
This year’s Horse of the Year Show features the sixth running of the annual Dressage Future Elite Championship. Taking place during the evening performance on Thursday 4th October, this prestigious competition provides a platform for the UK’s rising Grand Prix horses to gain invaluable experience under the spotlight at a world famous international event. In […]
Meet Equestrian Vaulting’s secret weapon: W.H.Bentley
We are thrilled to welcome back the British Equestrian Vaulters at Horse of the Year Show 2018 with their brand new and exclusive “Show Time” performance. There is one pivotal member of the team who has travelled all over the world with the team – meet W.H.Bentley aka Henry, the team’s main vaulting horse. The […]
Serving up 70 Years of Horse of the Year Show
In recognition of the Platinum Jubilee year, a Horse of the Year Show commemorative plate has been designed to celebrate what has made Horse of the Year Show the equestrian spectacle that it is today. It is a tribute to everyone who has supported the show over the years and continues to make the Show […]
A spectacular Sunday Gala Evening Finale in store
This year’s finale is the ultimate celebration of the power of the equestrian community when we all stand together in unity. It has been produced and choreographed especially for Horse of the Year Show’s 70th Anniversary celebration and will be the first time the ensemble will have performed on stage together. The group is made […]
Four HOYS Wild Cards given from the LeMieux La Liga
Following the successful introduction of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Showing Wild Cards in 2015, we are thrilled to announce that this year will see a total of four wild cards awarded. The ridden showing wild cards will provide the opportunity for the winners to compete at HOYS 2018 in their relevant ridden […]
Supreme judges are all set for Horse of the Year Show 2018
With just weeks to go until Horse of the Year Show, the suspense has been building to find out who will be judging this year’s showing Supreme Championships ahead of the Gala Evening Finale on the Sunday evening. The Show takes place at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena from 3rd – 7th October. Throughout the […]
HOYS step up to help equestrian charity in need
On hearing the tragic news of the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund’s major loss due to the theft of their van and stock destined for Burghley Horse Trials, Horse of the Year Show has stepped in to offer the Charity a ‘Money Can’t Buy Experience’ prize at the show with a chance to meet Olympic […]
Seasoned campaigners take the final HOYS tickets for 2018 in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Championship at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials
The SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials provides a true spectacle in the main arena. Twenty-three thoroughbred ex-racehorses – including one coloured animal – were honoured to be able to take part in this prestigious event on the hallowed turf of the world famous three-day event. Burghley is […]
Annabel Shields’ amazing HOYS qualification haul
Durham-based showjumper, Annabel Shields has shown brilliant form on the national showjumping circuit this year, becoming the only showjumper to gain eight Horse of the Year Show qualifications for 2018. Annabel will join the party at Horse of the Year Show to celebrate its 70th Anniversary as it returns to the Genting Arena at Birmingham’s […]
From a HOYS competitor to the Events Director of Horse of the Year Show
Horse of the Year Show holds so many different memories for different people; whether they are an inspired visitor who has come back as a competitor or even a visitor who has come back to the Show as an employee, which has happened in the past. However, for the recently appointed Events Director for Grandstand […]
Vale View SEIB Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse
The final SEIB Search for a Star qualifier of 2018 took place at Vale View Equestrian Centre in Leicestershire on the 5th August. Several delighted riders made the most of this last opportunity to qualify for the 2018 Search for a Star HOYS championships. A win in the working pony class came as a complete […]
Cheers to 70 years!
With Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) set to celebrate a remarkable 70 years this October at Birmingham’s NEC, Hook Norton Brewery have come on board to create a unique blend of hand crafted beer to mark the special occasion; introducing ‘Tail to Mane’. The unique blend of beer which has been produced especially for […]
A (Top)Spec-tacular visit!
It was a real privilege to get the opportunity to visit TopSpec headquarters recently and meet the team! The first thing that struck me was the camaraderie and passion that the whole team exudes and that is exactly what they are a TEAM – working together towards a shared common goal to provide the best […]
SEIB Insurance Brokers to give £100K in 2019
Following the success of the launch of SEIB Giving in 2018, SEIB Insurance Brokers will grant £100,000 to good causes in 2019. The winning charity will receive a grant of £50,000 and another £50,000 will be split between other good causes. SEIB are asking the general public to put forward their nominations for the charity […]
