Pony Power in Saturday’s Showjumping
The Widdowson family had another showjumping occasion to savour as nine-year-old Annabel Widdowson won the Enablelink Ltd 128cm Championship at Horse of the Year Show. Annabel’s grandparents Gary and Beverley reached the sport’s pinnacle as owners of Big Star, the superstar stallion that Nick Skelton rode to Olympic individual gold medal glory at Rio 2016 […]
NAEC Stoneleigh Cup & The Accumulator’s 2024 Winners
Welshman Mark Edwards added another entry to his impressive Horse of the Year Show portfolio by winning the NAEC Stoneleigh Cup. Riding Dillinger NE – a nine-year-old that Mark rates as probably the best horse he has had – achieved victory by 23 hundredths of a second from French challenger Julien Anquetin and Flamby Des […]
Hollie Gerken Completes the Hat-Trick
Hollie Gerken completed a remarkable and historic hat-trick at the Horse of the Year Show by winning the STX-UK Pony Foxhunter Championship. A day after landing the Leading Pony Showjumper and Pony Newcomers classes, 14-year-old Hollie once again came up trumps. Not only did she top the podium aboard Ballycarrow Mirahs Sparrow, Hollie also finished […]
New Beginnings and Retirements as Day Three at HOYS Draws to a Close
The Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter Championship has featured at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) since the show’s inception 75 years ago. This evening, the top six horses from the three weight divisions judged earlier in the day were invited back to contest the title. The Middleweight winner Mulberry Lane, owned by […]
New Careers for Working Hunter Pony Winners on Day Three of HOYS
Day three of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) opened in the TopSpec Arena with the National Pony Society/Mole Valley Farmers Working Hunter Pony of the Year classes judged by William Fox-Pitt MBE and Chris Lawrie from Australia. Watching the ponies and riders tackle David Cole’s course, William said: “I’m very impressed with how well the horses […]
The First of the HOYS International Showjumping Classes
Irish rider Commandant Geoff Curran produced a dominant display to win The Dick Turpin Stakes as international competition began at the Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham. Puissance champion at HOYS in 2022 and 2023, and bidding for a hat-trick this year, he added another title to his collection by landing the one-round speed […]
Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Championship
Michaela Scott produced the performance of her career to win the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Championship at the Horse of the Year Show. The Northamptonshire rider guided Eddie G Z to a commanding victory, dominating a jump-off that saw them triumph by almost two seconds from Gaspar Maksud and Ballypatrick Tiberius, with Holly Smith and […]
Hacks and Mountain & Moorland Ponies are Crowned Champions on Day Two of HOYS
Thursday’s evening performance at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) saw two very prestigious showing Championships get underway in the Andrews Bowen International Arena. The first and second placed Hacks from earlier on in the day came forward for The Andrews Family Hack of the Year Championship. Displaying elegance and style in abundance, the Champion […]
Dressage Future Elite Championship 2024
Laura Tomlinson and Forest Hill lit up Thursday night at the Horse of the Year Show with an outstanding display to win the Dressage Future Elite Championship. Laura, an Olympic team gold medallist and individual bronze medallist at London 2012, showcased all her experience and quality to coax a winning score of 75.833% aboard her […]
HOYS Debutants Steal the Show on Day Two
Visitors to day two of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) were treated to a spectacle of heavy horses. Alongside the wonderful Musical Drive of the Heavy Horses for the 75th Anniversary, these magnificent breeds were also battling it out for some of the most sought-after titles in the showing world. First up was The […]
Hollie Gerken Makes HOYS History
Hollie Gerken completed a remarkable and historic double on day two of the Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham NEC. She became the first rider to win Leading Pony Showjumper and Pony Newcomers classes in the same year, completing a spectacular title double in the space of just four hours. The Demolition Services Ltd […]
Events Through a Lens Talent Seekers, incorporating the Seven-Year-Old Championship
Scottish rider Jordan Thompson reflected on “a big day” for him after he completed a stylish victory in the Events Through a Lens Talent Seekers, incorporating the seven-year-old championship.. It concluded a busy opening day of the 75th anniversary Horse of the Year Show at the NEC Birmingham as Jordan triumphed in both elements – […]
Libby and Bert ‘See the Stride for 75’ in the Sport Horse Breeding of GB Working Hunter Championship
The Sport Horse Breeding of GB Working Hunter of the Year Championship has been an integral part of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) since 1951 and competition this year was as fierce as ever. 34 combinations started out over David Cole’s course of rustic fences, with marks available for both jumping and style. The […]
2024 Senior Newcomers Champion Maisy Williams!
Maisy Williams delivered a trademark family masterclass as she had a Horse of the Year Show debut to savour by winning the Senior Newcomers Championship. Maisy, the 18-year-old daughter of Great Britain European team bronze medallist Guy Williams, produced a thrilling jump-off performance with Billy Heinz to deny Charlotte Ash and Air Sandulay by just […]
Tears of delight on day one of Horse of the Year Show
The curtains opened on the 75th edition of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at Birmingham’s NEC with the Mears Flooring Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship; an elegant spectacle of horse and rider that set the tone for this special celebration of HOYS’ rich history. 22-year-old Phoebe Price held her own in […]
NAF Five Star Bronze and Silver League Championship
Julia Helm and Lucy Gilbertson topped the winner’s podium as the 2024 Horse of the Year Show got underway at the NEC Birmingham. A stellar cast of showjumpers have assembled across national and international classes, including triple Olympic gold medallist Ben Maher, his fellow Olympian John Whitaker and last year’s HOYS Leading Showjumper of the […]
Blair Equibuild Ltd and Clean Round Ltd sponsor the new International Showjumping Grooms Award
Horse of the Year Show is delighted to announce the Blair Equibuild Ltd and Clean Round Ltd International Showjumping Grooms Award. This accolade sets out to recognise the dedication, skill and effort that goes into the care and training of our beloved equestrian athletes. International showjumping is a demanding sport, meaning the management of the […]
HOYS announce the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery Musical Drive as headline display for 2024.
This historic edition of Horse of the Year Show invites patrons to reminisce on the rich heritage of the show, and the Musical Ride of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery is a spectacle that holds fond memories for many. This captivating performance honours the bravery and importance of soldiers both human and equine, and […]
Horse of the Year Show are delighted to announce Sytner Land Rover Coventry as their new Official Vehicle Supplier
We are delighted to welcome Sytner Land Rover Coventry as this year’s Official Vehicle Supplier for Horse of the Year Show 2024. Sytner Land Rover Coventry, are committed to supporting all your Land Rover needs. From purchasing to servicing, they have a dedicated team of specially trained staff to assist you. Oliver Mann, Head of […]
HOYS announce the return of the Musical Drive of the Heavy Horses
Celebrating the 75th annual Horse of the Year Show, the Andrews Bowen International Arena will welcome the return of the Musical Drive of the Heavy Horses. This incredible display of horsemanship showcases the power of these most-treasured heavy breeds, whilst paying homage to the very first years of the show when the first pairs of […]
Horse of the Year Show are delighted to announce Dodson and Horrell as their new Official Feed Supplier
We are thrilled to welcome Dodson and Horrell as this year’s Official Feed Supplier for Horse of the Year Show 2024. With over 80 years of heritage, Dodson and Horrell’s range of products are trusted by horse owners and backed by research and science with a dedication to feeding every horse as an individual. Samantha […]
Jacksons of Yorkshire sign up as sponsors of the Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship
We are pleased to announce Jacksons of Yorkshire have joined as new sponsors at Horse of the Year Show and are sponsoring the Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship. Helena Wright, Head of Innovations and New Categories for Jacksons of Yorkshire said: “We are delighted to be one of the sponsors […]
Demolition Services Ltd welcomed as new sponsors of the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year at Horse of the Year Show
Grandstand Media are thrilled to welcome Demolition Services Ltd as new sponsors of the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year at Horse of the Year Show 2024. The Championship is one of the most prestigious Championships in the showjumping calendar and one that every junior rider wants to win. Jenna Romani Arnold, CEO, Demolition Services […]
Equine Influenza Vaccination Requirements Update
Please note new updated vaccination requirements for animals starting their primary vaccinations as of January 2024. All horses and ponies will be inspected prior to entry to the showground. Any horse or pony without a certificate that complies with the regulations set out below will be refused entry to the showground. The Vaccination Requirements are […]
LeMieux Take on the Pony Club Mounted Games
As the countdown continues to the 75th Anniversary of Horse of the Year Show we are thrilled to announce the Pony Club Mounted Games has a new title sponsor for 2024! We are delighted LeMieux has extended their sponsorship at Horse of the Year Show to sponsor the LeMieux Pony Club Mounted Games as well […]
