Sophie Wells Awarded Horse of the Year Show Equestrian of the Year
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, […]
Talent Seekers inc 7 Year Old Championship
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 […]
Red Why Salute answers all the questions in the Cuddy Working Hunter of the Year
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 […]
Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Championship
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 […]
Simon Constable Equine Vets and Mr & Mrs Roberts Ridden Purebred Arab of the Year
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 […]
Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship
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 […]
Brineton Colne Mountain & Moorland Mini Pony of the Year Championship
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 […]
Beware Chalk Pit in top form to take the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Championship
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, […]
Horseware Bronze League Championship and Silver League Championship
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 […]
Live streaming at Horse of the Year Show
[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 […]
Dressage riders confirmed for HOYS
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 […]
Miss England set to raise the Horse of the Year Show audience in the Sunday Gala Evening Performance
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 […]
Visitor Information for Horse of the Year Show
It has been brought to our attention that some of our customers have purchased tickets to HOYS from Viagogo and have been sent E-tickets. Please be aware that these E-tickets are not legitimate tickets and the holder will not be allowed access to the Show. The Ticket Factory is our only official ticketing partner and […]
International Showjumpers confirmed to compete at Horse of the Year Show
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. […]
On the home stretch…..
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 […]
HOYS SHOWING AWARDS 2017 ANNOUNCED
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 […]
Experience a family day out at Horse of the Year Show
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 […]
Welcoming HRH The Princess Royal to Horse of the Year Show
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 […]
1st Class Images announced as the new Official Photographer for HOYS
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 […]
Welcoming Guide Dog Puppy ‘HOYS’ into the World
Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce their sponsorship with the Guide Dogs Association ‘Name a Puppy Scheme.’ The Golden Retriever, Labrador cross named ‘HOYS’ was born on the 7th June this year and will be sponsored by Horse of the Year Show for the next two years, at which time he will then be […]
Change of the judge for the HOYS Arab Ridden Purebred Championship
Due to unforeseen circumstances there has been a change of judge for the Simon Constable Equine Vets and Mr & Mrs Roberts Ridden Purebred Arab of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show on Wednesday 4th October. Mrs N Mellor will now be the ride judge for this Championship.
Counting down the days!
6 weeks to go until HOYS…….I can’t believe that it is so close! Where has the year gone? It has been an extremely busy month. It all started with our FEI European Senior & World Junior Vaulting Championships in Austria. Normally we always take our horses out to competitions in our own lorry but as […]
Wocket Woy & The Pwoducer get set for Horse of the Year Show
Wocket Woy & The Pwoducer, aka jump jockeys Mattie Batchelor and Marc Goldstein, are getting set for Horse of the Year Show following an appearance at the British Showjumping National Championships & Stoneleigh Horse Show on Saturday 12th August. The comedy duo set off around the showgrounds of the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire with one […]
Team Khoja in the spotlight
Names: Amelia & Khoja Discipline: Driving Horse’s breed: Caspian Khoja is a prolific Caspian horse who competes with resounding success in driving trials around the UK. From the day Nichola Waddicor took Khoja under her wing his life changed completely as he revealed his surprising hidden talent. ‘Team Khoja’, which consists of Nichola, her […]
Sunshine & Showjumping at the British Showjumping National Championships
It has been an amazing second day at the British Showjumping National Championships. After spending the day watching a lot of pony showjumping, I can say without a doubt – I am amazed. The speed that the ponies fly round the course at is incredible, every time you think that they can’t get any […]
