A trip to the British Showjumping National Championships
It is brilliant to be down at the British Showjumping National Championships & Stoneleigh Horse Show this week. It is a great event with so much top class showjumping – even when it is a little drizzly there is a great buzz around the place. When I arrived at the event yesterday the first class […]
Update on rescheduled HOYS qualifiers from Bakewell Show
Following the press release sent out on Wednesday 2nd August regarding the rescheduled HOYS qualifiers from Bakewell Show, there is a further change regarding the Harness Horse and Pony of the Year. After a more thorough examination of the ground, the Bakewell Show Committee have subsequently decided that they are not confident that the ring […]
Bakewell Show cancels HOYS qualifiers due to bad weather
It is with regret that we inform you that the following HOYS qualifiers scheduled to take place at Bakewell Show on Thursday 3rd August (tomorrow) have had to be cancelled due to bad weather and have been rescheduled to take place on Sunday 10th September, at Bakewell Showground. The Horse of the Year Show […]
A new Official Competitor DVD Supplier for HOYS
Horse of the Year Show are delighted to introduce their new Official Competitor DVD Supplier for 2017, Display Media. The production company specialises in live broadcast and live streaming, with contacts with major broadcasters including Eurosport, Premier sports and ITV. They are no stranger to filming sporting events with their extensive coverage of cycling and […]
Horse of the Year Show sponsor donates tickets to children’s charity
Seasoned supporter and sponsor of Horse of the Year Show, Ann Overton- Ablitt who is the owner of the Colne Stud in Colchester, has kindly made the decision to donate her 10 best seat gold tickets for the Show to the Hannah Payne Memorial Trust, a children’s charity for disabled riders. Well known for […]
Clarity on Horse of the Year Show rules
In response to the Horse & Hound article “HOYS outlaws unapproved tack for warm-up” released on 19th July 2017, we would like to provide clarity to the Horse of the Year Show rules. We can confirm that the only rules that have been amended in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook as of the […]
From rock bands to Prince Philip Cup qualifiers….Hannah’s July Blog
In July I have been busy meeting some of the lucky Pony Club competitors who have qualified to compete at HOYS as well as meeting the ‘bagrock’ band, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, who will be this year’s finale act in the gala evening on the Sunday night. It’s great to hear how excited everyone is […]
Making Dreams Come True – the Prince Philip Cup Qualifiers
Four Pony Club teams now confirmed for the Prince Philip Cup Final at HOYS. Through to the final so far is: Romney Marsh, Oakley Hunt West, West Hants and Eglinton Hunt. Come along and support your teams! With Group Discount available for 12+ people, why not bring the whole Branch along? Secure your tickets today […]
A rule change for Horse of the Year Show
Horse of the Year Show would like to make all competitors aware that there has been changes to the HOYS rulebook, Section 3 (d) and (e) pages 6 and 7 respectively. As of the 7th July 2017, the following rules will apply to both HOYS qualifiers and the Final itself. Rules that have been changed/added […]
HOYS winner set to compete in Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The 2016 Dressage Future Elite Championship winner, Hawtins Delicato, has recently been announced as Carl Hester’s 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games hopeful. The drive behind the Dressage Future Elite Championship is to showcase the most promising Grand Prix dressage horses of the future, making this an incredible success story for the initiative which was introduced to […]
Job vacancy – Equestrian Coordinator
EQUESTRIAN COORDINATOR VACANCY Grandstand Media Ltd is a full-service event management organisation specialising in equestrian matters. Over the past 20 year’s Grandstand Media has rebuilt the profile of the world-famous Horse of the Year Show, and most recently has received commission to fulfil the British Showjumping National Championships. Based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire we are […]
Introducing the new HOYS Live Zone
Horse of the Year Show is proud to present the new HOYS Live Zone for 2017 which will be located in the renowned HOYS Retail Village at the NEC Birmingham from 4th – 8th October. The new staged area will incorporate a fabulous line up of guest speakers, interactive sessions, celebrity rider signings and talks […]
“Ride more, worry less” – Hannah’s June Blog
Qualifying for HOYS HOYS is getting ever closer. I know how much effort goes into qualifying for an event like HOYS and how much it means to people to have their dreams realised. I recently read Holly and Coblet’s HOYS qualifying story about how HOYS used to seem like a “distant aspiration” to Holly. It […]
Horse of the Year Show entries are NOW OPEN
Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that entries for Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) are now open! This year’s Show will take place at the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC from the 4th – 8th October hosting a line-up of national and international showjumping classes as well as 29 showing championships throughout the week […]
Off to South Africa we go…..
It was quite a rush after competing in Saumur and presenting at the Simon Constable vets evening to get everything ready before leaving for South Africa. Before I knew it I was on a plane flying out of the country – hoping that I hadn’t forgotten anything important. The first time I travelled to South […]
Naylors Equestrian confirmed to take on sponsorship of the Puissance at HOYS
Horse of the Year Show is delighted to announce that the Lancashire based equestrian and country wear retailer, Naylors Equestrian, will this year take on the sponsorship of the crowd-favourite Puissance during the Saturday evening performance. “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show” is an equestrian utopia which attracts visitors from all around the world. Held […]
Competition Season Begins
It has been an incredibly busy month, and we are now underway with our competition season for 2017 – where has the time gone? I was really lucky to go to Canada for the first time for a week of coaching at the end of March – it was busy and intense but it was […]
HOYS Support Young Showjumpers Introduction U25 Wildcard
The International Showjumping classes are a huge draw to Horse of the Year Show for both competitors and visitors alike. With classes such as the Five Fence Challenge, the Leading Showjumper of the Year and the crowd favourite Puissance, Britain’s top showjumpers compete against a host of leading foreign contenders showcasing exceptional talent and technique. […]
Marketing Intern (June to end of October 2017)
Grandstand Media Ltd Marketing Intern (June to end of October 2017) Based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, we are seeking a Marketing Intern to support the Marketing and PR team for the British Show Jumping National Championships in August and Horse of the Year Show (NEC) in October as below: The Post: Assisting in design & […]
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 […]
