David Curtis’ 10-year-old Percheron gelding, Hales Hector, has rounded off his first year as a ridden horse with utter style by claiming The Barber Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Championship. Ridden to success by Household Cavalry Corporal of Horse, Jamie Bradbury, the horse known as Tim at home has previously been […]
A firm favourite at Horse of the Year Show, the Virbac 3D Worming Pony Club Mounted Games highlights the sheer athleticism and team work displayed by these young riders and their ponies. This is the seventh consecutive year that Virbac 3D Worming have sponsored the event, a competition which is extremely hard to qualify for, […]
Wiltshire teenager Tahnia Jordan-Jones produced a stunning performance to win the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers class at the Horse of the Year Show. The 15-year-old, from Swindon, set a scintillating pace that proved way too hot for the rest on her wonderfully aptly-named 11-year-old grey gelding Jumper. They were among a remarkable 18 clear […]
Freda Newton’s five-year-old Irish Sport Horse Ebony King displayed wisdom beyond his years to impress the judges and claim the prestigious Small Show Hunter of the Year Championship title ahead of 28 starters on his debut appearance here at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Bought from Dublin last year, where he stood Small […]
For the past few weeks there has been building anticipation and excitement at the prospect that, once again, it was almost time for the Horse of The Year Show. The sheer thought of the show has made it almost impossible to focus on day to day tasks recently. On Tuesday as I made my way […]
Day one of Horse of the Year show 2017 got off to a flying start in the Horseware Bronze League Championship and Silver League Championship. Emma Sargeant from Staffordshire turned back the clock as she claimed a superb victory in the Silver League Championship on Fool’s Business, winning two years after her sister Katie triumphed […]
Horse of the Year Show 2017 Equestrian of the Year Award went to GB Para-dressage rider Sophie Wells. Fresh from her time on the podium at the Para-European Dressage Championships in August, Sophie was presented with the award under the Andrews Bowen International Arena spotlight. Sophie who was born in 1990 with Amniotic Band Syndrome, […]
Chloe Winchester described her opening day win at Horse of the Year Show as “what dreams are made of.” Chloe, from Suffolk, triumphed in the Talent Seekers, incorporating the seven-year-old, Championship, with Louise Saywell riding Mac Uwe finishing in second place on the leading seven-year-old. Chloe’s jump-off time of 37.11 seconds, on the 10-year-old […]
When Daniel Brian Carroll bought a five-year-old gelding with “no job to do” straight from the field, he had an inkling success was in the pipeline. Fast forward three years and Red Why Salute has proven his class and clinched the prestigious Cuddy Working Hunter of the Year Champion title on the opening day of […]
Nicole Pavitt continued her recent domination of the Connolly’s Red Mills Senior Newcomers Championship with a stylish performance at the Horse of the Year Show. Just two combinations – Sussex-based Nicole on her mother Sandra’s HC Cornet and Adam Botham, riding Jerome Du Luot – went clear in round one from 22 starters. Nicole […]
Fourth time lucky for Mirv and the Purebred Arab of the Year title. Clare Fitch punched the air in delight as her ride, Mirv, was called forward to take the Simon Constable Equine Vets and Mr & Mrs Roberts Ridden Purebred Arab of the Year Championship. After being placed for three consecutive years here […]
The Price family’s superstar pony – and reigning Supreme Pony of the Year – Litton Enterprise has made a stylish comeback to the TopSpec Arena on the first day of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) with a win in the Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship. Ridden by Phoebe Price, and […]
Thistledown Van-Der-Vaart does it again! A round of applause roared around the TopSpec Arena on Wednesday lunchtime at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in appreciation of one fantastic pony who was crowned Brineton Colne Mountain & Moorland Mini Pony of the Year for the third year running. Lucy Richardson’s Thistledown Van-Der-Vaart put in another […]
There were tears of joy as Ann Leftley’s 13-year-old ex racehorse Beware Chalk Pit took the honours in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Championship on day one of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). ‘Pete’, as he is known at home, won more than £9,500 over his seven year racing career, […]
Staffordshire rider Emma Sargeant turned back the clock as she claimed a superb victory on day one of Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham’s Genting Arena. The Staffordshire rider was crowned British Showjumping Silver League champion on Fool’s Business, winning two years after her sister Katie triumphed with the same horse. A jump-off time […]
[Updated on 2nd October 2023] Just one day to go until the start of Horse of the Year Show, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena from Wednesday 4th – 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 […]
This year’s Horse of the Year Show features the fifth running of the annual Dressage Future Elite Championship. Taking place during the evening performance on Thursday 5th 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 […]
Derbyshire-based Stephanie Hill, who is a previous HOYS Finalist, has this year taken the Miss England title and is now preparing for the Miss World final in Sanya, China, on 18th November. As someone who is no stranger to HOYS, Stephanie will be delivering a different kind of performance under the spotlight in the Andrews […]
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Get ready to take your seats to witness the greatest names of British 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 World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, held at the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC from 4th – 8th October 2017. […]
2 weeks to go until #HOYS2017! I can’t believe how quickly HOYS has come round, September has been so busy that the month has flown by. I was lucky enough to travel to Gothenburg for the FEI earlier this month to help cover the FEI European Driving, Para Dressage, Dressage and Showjumping Championships. To say […]
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 three wild cards awarded. The showing wild cards will provide the opportunity for the winners to compete at HOYS 2017 in their relevant ridden section. The […]
Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 4th – 8th October, Horse of the Year Show is the perfect family day out for all ages offering everything from top-class competition and adrenaline thrilled displays to the interactive HOYS Live Zone and the Meet the Horses Area where spectators have the chance to learn more about the […]
As organisers of Horse of the Year Show, Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that HRH Princess Anne will be attending Horse of the Year Show on the evening of Thursday 5th October to present the prizes to the NPS/Baileys Horse Feeds M&M Ridden Champion. The prestigious Championship takes place under the spotlight on […]
Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, is delighted to announce that 1st Class Images will be the new Official Photographer at this year’s show, which runs from 4th – 8th October at the NEC, Birmingham. 1st Class Images are a professional event photography company and equine specialists. Producing high […]
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