Price freeze on tickets for Horse of the Year Show
Every year over 60,000 visitors make the journey to Horse of the Year Show at the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC for five days of edge-of-your-seat action, world-class competition, lavish shopping and celebrity rider signings. With something on offer for every member of the family, it really is the most elite and exclusive event in the […]
HOYS donate clothing to a local children’s charity
Grandstand Media Ltd, organisers of Horse of the Year Show, helped to put a smile on the faces of many young pony-mad children over Christmas and New Year. The much-loved horse show donated three car loads of their past merchandise, which included t-shirts, hoodies and warm winter coats, to Ride High UK, a children’s charity […]
LeMieux takes-up the reins as sponsor of the HOYS La Liga Awards
LeMieux, the premium equine product manufacturer, has confirmed its sponsorship of the La Liga Awards at Horse of the Year Show for the next three years. The La Liga Consistency Awards are designed to award the successes of horses and ponies during the outdoor qualifying season. Competitors can gain points towards the La Liga Awards […]
Displays galore at “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show”
Displays galore at “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show” Horse of the Year Show, “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, is thrilled to announce details of their exclusive displays for this year’s Show. Atkinson Action Horses present LIMITLESS, a never-seen-before equestrian extravaganza combining both stunt riding and liberty work. With a performance showcasing stunts as […]
Excitement builds for this year’s Horse of the Year Show
HOYS tickets are now on sale… how did that happen? Time flies by so quickly and before you know it we will be splashing the cash in the shopping village or being treated to an equine delight of showing, dressage, scurry driving, show jumping and Pony Club mounted games – to name just a few, […]
Judges and Venues announced for SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Championship 2017
SEIB Insurance Brokers are pleased to announce the judges for the 2017 SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse show championship series and the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) final. Chris Bartram-Lawton will judge conformation, and Rachel Thomas will judge the ride at HOYS. The SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse series has become one of the […]
Tradestand Co-ordinator Vacancy
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to assist the Grandstand Group’s commercial department on projects including Horse of the Year Show and British Show Jumping National Championships. Principally based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, however you will be required to work off site and stay away from home (at the expense of the company) during events. […]
Commercial Sales Assistant Vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Grandstand Group’s commercial department to fulfil the role of Commercial Sales assistant Principally based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, the successful candidate will be expected to work on projects including Horse of the Year Show, and to support the Commercial Department working on projects and initiatives on an ad […]
HOYS donate clothing to a local children’s charity
Grandstand Media Ltd, organisers of Horse of the Year Show, helped to put a smile on the faces of many young pony-mad children over Christmas and New Year. The much-loved horse show donated three car loads of their past merchandise, which included t-shirts, hoodies and warm winter coats, to Ride High UK, a children’s charity […]
Commercial Sales Assistant Vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Grandstand Group’s commercial department to fulfil the role of Commercial Sales assistant Principally based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, the successful candidate will be expected to work on projects including Horse of the Year Show, and to support the Commercial Department working on projects and initiatives on an […]
Trandestand Co-ordinator Vacancy
TRADESTAND CO-ORDINATOR An exciting new opportunity has arisen to assist the Grandstand Group’s commercial department on projects including Horse of the Year Show and British Show Jumping National Championships. Principally based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, however you will be required to work off site and stay away from home (at the expense […]
Equitop Myoplast® takes on sponsorship of the Senior Foxhunter Series and Championship at HOYS
The Championship that features some of the very best of the country’s novice horses is now under new sponsorship as Equitop Myoplast®, the leading nutritional supplement which supports lean muscle growth in horses, signs up to sponsor British Showjumping’s prestigious Senior Foxhunter Series and Championship for the next two years. A series which has been […]
How a love of horses can open up multiple windows of opportunity
The start of 2017 has definitely been a busy time. It has been exciting to be involved with a mix of training, coaching and reporting. It’s been all go! At the end of January I made my way to Leipzig for the final FEI World Cup Vaulting Qualifier, held alongside FEI World Cup Show Jumping […]
HOYS returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 4th – 8th October and it is bigger and better than ever before!
With a new look and a new layout, HOYS 2017 will see the Show grow in size offering more opportunities for visitors and competitors in our bigger than ever before Retail Village. The changes will allow HOYS to develop the show further and to implement new and innovative ideas moving forwards. The Retail Village, which […]
The Binks family are announced as new sponsors at Horse of the Year Show
Horse of the Year Show are honoured to welcome the Binks family as new sponsors of the Show Hunter Pony classes at HOYS 2017. Residing in Yorkshire, the Binks family have had horses competing at HOYS since 1968 when David Tatlow won his first hunter championship title for the family with State Visit. The Show […]
Horse of the Year Show announce their newly appointed Tradestand Manager
It is with great delight that Grandstand Media Ltd, organisers of Horse of the Year Show, welcome their new Tradestand Manager to the HOYS Team. Carl Storey from Warwickshire joins the HOYS team with over 4 years of experience in managing tradestands for trade and exhibition shows around the West Midlands. Having previously worked on […]
New Class and New Venues for SEIB Search for a Star 2017
The eagerly awaited dates for the 2017 SEIB Search for A Star and SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse showing series have been announced, and there will be new opportunities for competitors as a result of a revised schedule for 2017. A new Working Show Horse/Pony class will be incorporated into the 2017 Search for a […]
Trade Stand Account Executive Grandstand Stoneleigh Events
Trade Stand Sales Executive Grandstand Stoneleigh Events Grandstand Stoneleigh Events (GSE) is seeking an experienced sales executive to join the technical events team. The main purpose of the job is to secure and manage trade stand bookings for two leading agricultural exhibitions, the British Pig & Poultry Fair and the Grassland & Muck Event. […]
Connolly’s RED MILLS confirm three years of sponsorship of the Senior Newcomers Series
The Ireland based animal feed and nutrition company, Connolly’s RED MILLS, have confirmed that they will be continuing their sponsorship of the Senior Newcomers Series and Championship for the next three years which culminates at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at the Genting Arena, Birmingham NEC each October. With two successful years of sponsorship […]
Why horses bring us the best gift of all
Why horses bring us the best gift of all January 2017 I hope everyone had a great, relaxing Christmas of indulgence. 2017 is upon us and now the hard work starts. I am really lucky to be going into 2017 with five great horses at my club. They have allowed my club mates and I […]
Keeping busy through the winter months
I can’t believe it has been over a month since the Horse of the Year Show – time has flown by. I still feel so honoured that I get to be an ambassador for such an incredible horse show, which is made even more special by the people who contribute so many long hours to […]
Getting in the Christmas spirit
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s Christmas time! This past month has been incredibly busy, and suddenly it’s the 14th of December and I still haven’t bought any Christmas presents…Ahh! I just got back from Salzburg for the third leg of the FEI Vaulting World Cup, which was amazing, so much high quality vaulting in […]
Apollos Secret Agent’s name is cleared in dope test
On Wednesday 5th October at Horse of the Year Show 2016, Apollos Secret Agent which was competing in the Miniature Horse of the Year Championship (following an earlier win in the Miniature Youngstock of the Year Championship) was dope tested by the onsite vet following a formal objection which was placed by another competitor. Further […]
Showing Judges announced for Horse of the Year Show 2017
Following the great success of the 2016 Horse of the Year Show, it is with great pleasure to announce the showing judges for the 2017 Show. “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, which hosts the most highly-regarded national showing championships, will take place 4th – 8th October 2017 at the Genting Arena, NEC Birmingham. Class […]
Allister Hood wins the SPILLERS®/Showing World Outstanding Achievement Award
It was a night of standing ovations as showing’s leading luminaries were recognised by the showing community at the seventh Showing Council/Showing World Show Personality of the Year Awards, Supported by SPILLERS®. Allister Hood was the delighted winner of showing’s most prestigious honour the SPILLERS®/Showing World Outstanding Achievement Award and in his acceptance speech paid tribute […]