As we build up to Horse of the Year Show we thought what better way to celebrate 70 years than to share some of the stories behind the people who have been at the heart of the show for many years….. From Carrots to Controller This month we bring you Val Turner who has been […]
The Horse of the Year Show mascot known as ‘Harry HOYS’ took to Sutton Park in Birmingham on Sunday 8th April to partake in the Birmingham 5k Fun Run organised by UK Triathlon. Harry HOYS trotted his way around the park, catching the eye of spectators and fellow runners alike. Marketing & Communications Manager, Sarah […]
Horse of the Year Show is celebrating its 70th birthday…..come join the party Everyday – the Pony Club Mounted Games and the Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry Racing are both high energy and thrilling parts of the show which prove a favourite with many of our visitors. This year, to celebrate the show’s 70th birthday, […]
Grandstand Media Ltd, organisers of Horse of the Year Show, are delighted to announce that Andrews Bowen have been confirmed as being the Official Surface Supplier for the show for the next five years. This comes after the Preston based company celebrated their 10th year anniversary of working with HOYS in 2017. Long established, […]
Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is set to bring another unforgettable five days of entertainment to Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena this year (3rd – 7th October) for the Show’s 70th year anniversary. With show stopping displays, exhilarating Showjumping and outstanding Showing Championships, this year’s Show is setting supreme standards by adding Olympic Gold Medallist […]
Making a nostalgic return to the Andrews Bowen International Arena is the Musical Drive of the Heavy Horses at Horse of the Year Show 2018. The popular and emotive Musical Drive performance has delighted the HOYS audiences for many years with their superb harrowing display; from the 1950’s up until 1999, they performed every year […]
Balanced Horse Feeds are proud to be announced as the Official Feed Supplier for the 2018 Horse of the Year Show. This is the fourth consecutive year that Balanced has been supplying to all those exhibitors and owners attending “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show.” 2018 marks the 70th year of HOYS and to […]
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic sales person to fulfil the role of Sales Assistant and join Grandstand Media Limited (GML) as part of the Commercial Sales team for Horse of the Year Show and the British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show, two of the most prestigious equestrian events in the […]
Here goes… We are so excited to announce we are one of the displays at Horse of the Year Show this year for this the celebratory 70th anniversary show. We could not be more excited and it is great to finally be able to share the news…I have been fit to burst with anticipation the […]
The incredible Equestrian Vaulters are the third display announced to be in the line-up at this year’s 70th Anniversary Horse of the Year Show, taking place at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena from Wednesday 3rd – Sunday 7th October 2018. With breath-taking feats of gymnastics, exciting somersaults and awe-inspiring acrobatics the talented ‘troupe’ are leaping back […]
Pat Smythe won the Leading Showjumper of the Year title at the very first Horse of the Year Show in 1949 at Harringay, riding the 15hh mare Finality. She then went on to win it again on two other occasions as well as winning the Victor Ludorum (Grand Prix) twice. When women were finally allowed […]
I can’t believe I am already six months old and almost halfway through my puppy training! I have been told I am progressing well with my training and hitting my milestones. Although I am now going through my “teenage phase” so I can get away with being a bit grumpy. I worked out how to […]
With Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) set to celebrate its 70th Anniversary this year, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your ticket or to treat that special someone in your life. Returning to the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC this year from 3rd – 7th October, audiences can be inspired by world-class International […]
What a month February has turned out to be. It seems that time is already flying by and before we know it, HOYS will roll around once more. This year we celebrate the 70th anniversary year of Horse of the Year Show and this year – more than ever – there are many surprises promised […]
Horse of the Year Show is proud to be celebrating its 70th birthday this year, Wednesday 3rd – Sunday 7th October 2018 at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena. With a full line up of National Showing and Showjumping Championships, International Showjumping classes, Pony Club Mounted Games Prince Philip Cup Final, Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry Racing […]
For 2018 Horse of the Year Show welcomes a new act to the Andrews Bowen International Arena, all the way from France, Alizée Froment will wow the crowds with her incredible bridle-less dressage display. Commonly referred to as a ‘French woman on a mission’, Alizée is set to make her UK debut at “The World’s […]
Horse of the Year Show is delighted to welcome back The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride to headline the displays at this year’s Show. A firm crowd favourite, the regal Musical Ride fully demonstrates their exceptional horsemanship and the very best of British tradition. The Household Cavalry provides the Queen’s Life Guard daily and […]
As part of the 70th Anniversary celebrations for Horse of the Year Show, taking place from 3rd – 7th October at NEC’s Genting Arena Birmingham, a new ticket package has been introduced for 2018. The ‘Platinum Jubilee Package’ offers great savings on an all-day Sunday ticket with the view of enabling more people to stay […]
Introducing HOYS Rewards………….. Horse of the Year Show is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year, taking place from 3rd – 7th October at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena. In celebration of the Platinum Anniversary, show organisers, Grandstand Media, are offering an exclusive rewards based incentive to all 2018 customers, named ‘HOYS Rewards’. HOYS Rewards will be […]
As one of the longest standing horse shows in the UK to have been running consecutively for 70 years, this year Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is delighted to be able to share such a memorable occasion with its loyal and supportive fan base as well as encouraging new fans to come along and […]
This is a great opportunity for a Sales Manager to join Grandstand Media Limited (GML) to head up the sales team for Horse of the Year Show and the British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show, two of the most prestigious equestrian events in the UK. To view full job specification please click here
Abbi Jackson from Potton, Bedfordshire has been disqualified from Horse of the Year Show 2017. This disqualification will see her lose the Senior Bronze League Championship title which she won with the 13 year-old bay gelding Christopher Robin IV. This action is a result of Christopher Robin IV testing positively for the prohibited substances Phenylbutazone […]
I can’t believe how time has flown since Horse of the Year Show – and what a show it was! Full of drama, excitement and incredible skill. Since then everything has been quite action packed. I was lucky enough to go back out to South Africa for another month of coaching in the sunshine – […]
Equissage Pulse is delighted to announce its support of showing for 2018. For the third consecutive year the company will be sponsoring the Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred of the Year at Horse of the Year Show, held in October at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena, 3rd – 7th October and will also continue to support The […]
2018 begins with the announcement of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2018 showing qualifiers which are listed on the HOYS website here: https://hoys.co.uk/competitor-zone/showing-qualifiers/ Competitors up and down the country will contest the qualifiers, held between March and September, in a bid to secure their place at “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show” which takes […]
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