Presenting, chatting and falling in love
The day started out early as I was giving a presentation at the Live Zone at 11am and I wanted to get some practice in before I headed to the show. I was lucky enough to give the presentation earlier in the year at an evening with Simon Constable vets so I was excited to […]
Kathryn Ellison takes the Speedi-Beet Grade C Championship
Kathryn Ellison hailed the biggest win of her career after posting a stylish victory in the prestigious Speedi-Beet Grade C Championship at Horse of the Year Show. The West Dorset showjumper emerged victorious with her home-bred nine-year-old bay mare, Cherokee Bay, following a five horse jump-off, clocking a time of 42.93 seconds. She […]
Day three: Round up
Day three at Horse of the Year Show saw the start of the International Showjumping, with a fantastic line up of both British and foreign talent. Taking the Grandstand Welcome Stakes was Irish Nations Cup rider, Anthony Condon. Now based in Cheshire, Anthony won in thrilling fashion to take the £3,300 top prize with Zira […]
Superior Breeders and Leading Sires Honored at Horse of the Year Show 2017
Horse of the Year Show is a showcase for some of the country’s most prized and successful horses and ponies. It should seem only fitting that HOYS hosts an evening to recognise the breeders and sires that provide showing with future champions. Introduced in 2012, the HOYS awards series have become an established part […]
John Whitaker takes the NAEC Stoneleigh Stakes
British master John Whitaker produced a vintage performance that showcased his magic on a memorable Friday night at the Horse of the Year Show. The 62-year-old won the NAEC Stoneleigh Stakes on 15-year-old stallion Argento, claiming a victory that underlined his past experience as the jump-off riders were able to plot their own route in […]
Broadstone Dolce Vita crowned Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship
Broadstone Dolce Vita, William Moran and Pearl Underwood’s star mare, was tonight crowned the new Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Champion at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). The 17-year-old mare now has one of the most prestigious and sought-after titles in the showing world to her name, following a prolific winning ridden career with Amy Underwood. […]
View Point follows in his brother’s footsteps to claim the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter of the Year Championship
Robert Walker was delighted to ride Jill Day’s Lightweight Show Hunter, View Point, to victory in the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter of the Year Championship, two years after piloting the gelding’s brother, Vantage Point, to the same title at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2015. By Loughahoe Guy out of […]
Scottish teenager Shaunie Greig crowned the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year
Scottish teenager Shaunie Greig claimed the biggest win in her career after landing the prestigious Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year title at the Horse of the Year Show. Shaunie, from Dunfermline in Fife, triumphed with Casino Royale VIII to land a class first contested in 1949, with previous winners including Michael Whitaker, William Whitaker […]
A star is found in Mista Fezziwig, crowned the SEIB Search for a Star Champion
There’s always a brilliant excitement surrounding the SEIB Search for a Star classes at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). It is, after all, a unique opportunity for amateur horses and riders to compete at this prestigious show, while seeking top tips from the very best in the industry. The classes are judged by Robert […]
National Pony Society/ Snuggy Hoods Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship
Tinka’s Flash makes a triumphant return to claim the National Pony Society/Snuggy Hoods Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship. You could hear a pin drop as Friday afternoon’s audience in the Andrews Bowen International Arena waited to hear who would be crowned National Pony Society/Snuggy Hoods Working Hunter Pony of the Year Champion. In […]
A three-way tie in the Grandstand Media Five Fence Challenge
Horse of the Year Show spectators were treated to a bumper exhibition of world-class jumping as international competitions began at Birmingham’s Genting Arena. The Grandstand Media Five Fence Challenge features a course of five fences that increase in height with each round to a maximum of five. A fence down or refusal means horse and […]
Anthony Condon takes the Grandstand Welcome Stakes
Anthony Condon continued the feelgood factor surrounding Irish showjumping by launching the Horse of the Year Show international classes in thrilling fashion. Anthony, an Irish Nations Cup rider who is based in Cheshire, won the Grandstand Welcome Stakes and its £3,300 top prize with Zira VH Kapelhof Z, clocking a lightning time of 40.98 seconds. […]
Amazing Equestrianism, fantastic food and meeting an idol
Day two at Horse of the Year Show I always want to watch everything at Horse of the Year show, but I also realise with the amount going on that it is important to pace myself – I get carried away in a little HOYS bubble – but I just don’t want to miss out […]
Day two: Round up
Day two at Horse of the Year Show, being held at Birmingham’s NEC Genting Arena, had some unbeatable athletes and VIP guests to boot. Double Olympic dressage Champion, Charlotte Dujardin, produced a profound performance in front of HRH the Princess Royal. Charlotte, riding the shining eight-year-old prospect Mount St John Freestyle, claimed an emphatic victory […]
Matt Sampson takes the Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Championship
Yorkshireman Matt Sampson added his name to a who’s who of British Showjumping when he won the prestigious Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Championship at Horse of the Year Show, Birmingham’s NEC. Matt, who is now based in Sussex, guided the eight-year-old grey mare Ebolensky to victory by more than two seconds from closest jump-off […]
A Royal visit for the NPS/Baileys Horse Feeds Mountain & Moorland Ridden Pony of the Year Championship
It was a night to remember on day two of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) as HRH Princess Anne made a very special appearance to present the prizes of the prestigious NPS/Baileys Horse Feeds Mountain & Moorland Ridden Pony of the Year Championship. As a past competitor, judge and visitor, HRH the Princess Royal […]
Five-year-old in first open season takes the Topham Barnes Hack of the Year Championship
It was a worthwhile trip for Alison Talbot when her five-year-old gelding Young Lochinvar was crowned Topham Barnes Hack of the Year Champion on day two of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), at the NEC Birmingham. By the late Kilvington Scoundrel and out of Fair Ellen, the youngster displayed pure class in the ring […]
Charlotte Dujardin maintains her Dressage Future Elite Champion title
Double Olympic dressage Champion, Charlotte Dujardin, produced a profound performance in front of HRH the Princess Royal at Horse of the Year Show on Thursday evening. Charlotte, riding the shining eight-year-old prospect Mount St John Freestyle, claimed an emphatic victory in the Dressage Future Elite Championship, with Maria Eilberg finishing second aboard Sarotti 57 […]
The British Show Pony Society Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship
Laburnum Richard pulls off the perfect end to a perfect day in The British Show Pony Society Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year. After settling for second place in her section last year, Amy Smith was “gobsmacked” when her 10-year-old Connemara gelding Laburnum Richard not only took the win in the ‘exceeding […]
The Barber Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Championship
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 […]
Oakley Hunt West stride to victory to lift the Virbac 3D Worming Pony Club Mounted Games Cup
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 wins the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Championship
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 […]
Ebony King rules the ring in Small Show Hunter of the Year Championship
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 […]
The time has come – the world’s greatest horse show is here once again
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: Round up
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 […]
