We are thrilled to announce the Andrews Family have extended their generous sponsorship at Horse of the Year Show and are the new sponsors of the Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship in addition to their sponsorship of the Small Hack of the Year and the Hack of the Year Championship. Kirsty Andrews of […]
Heavy horses have been part of Horse of the Year Show’s heritage since its early years, when audiences were presented with a majestic display to music as the heavy horses worked to harrow the main arena. Now in its 74th year, HOYS continues to understand and recognise the significance of supporting the heavy horse as […]
Introduced in 2021 the Semi-Final series for The Price Family In-Hand Championship at Horse of the Year Show has proved a popular addition into the calendar for in hand competitors. The series was introduced to enable breed shows and shows offering a smaller variety of in-hand classes, with the opportunity to host a semi-final. The […]
We are delighted to welcome Pardus Wealth as new sponsors of the First Ridden Pony, Lead Rein Pony, and the Mini Show Pony of the Year Championship! Pardus Wealth say: “We are delighted to join the team at Horse of the Year Show as sponsors of the Pardus Wealth Mini Show Pony Championships. We have […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances there has been a change of judge for the Ladies Side Saddle and Working Hunter Horse of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show. Mr Simon Reynolds will step down as judge and will be replaced with Mrs Alycia Pritchard as the Conformation judge of the Ladies Side Saddle […]
With the showing judges for HOYS 2023 in place and the turn of the new year, the countdown for the 2023 qualifying season and the prestigious championships at Horse of the Year Show is on! Horse of the Year Show will take place from 4th to 8th October, and this year will welcome exciting new […]
We are delighted to welcome Dallamires Stables as new sponsors for the International Showjumping Class on Friday Evening at Horse of the Year Show 2023, welcoming to the timetable the Dallamires Stables Cup. Dallamires Stables say: “Horse of the Year Show is one of our favourite shows. It brings back memories from Michaela’s showing roots […]
We can now reveal the eagerly awaited showing judges for Horse of the Year Show 2023, taking place from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th October. The judges tasked with placing the country’s top showing horses and ponies and awarding the ultimate accolades in the season come from far and wide across the UK and Ireland, […]
Sarah Chapman, Director and organiser of The Showing Register (TSR) has dedicated the past 10 years since its establishment in 2012 to passionately driving the organisation forward to support Amateurs in Showing. The support from Sarah and TSR, has given many competitors the knowledge and confidence to go forward in Showing classes and has allowed […]
Shire Horse of the Year Championship supported by the Shire Horse Society. Kicking off the evening of showing championships under the spotlight of the Andrews Bowen International Arena on the final night of Horse of the Year Show was the quintessentially British Shire Horse of the Year Championship, supported by the Shire Horse Society. With […]
Shane Breen completed a memorable 2022 Horse of the Year Show for Irish riders when he was crowned JCB Leading Showjumper of the Year. Sussex-based Shane claimed his first win in HOYS’ headline jumping class, steering 10-year-old stallion Cuick Star Kervec to a thrilling victory. He pipped John Whitaker, who almost marked 50 years of […]
It was all to play for in the Naylors Pony Club Mounted Games Prince Philip Cup Final on Sunday evening at Horse of the Year Show. Crowds were cheering and the pressure was on for the four teams through to the final round. In the end, the competition was between Oakley Hunt who have won […]
The show’s final session of competition continued with the presentation of HOYS’ Equestrian of the Year Award to The Late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As an extraordinary person who led an extraordinary life, the Queen gave so much to the equestrian community. It is for this reason that Horse of the Year Show, felt […]
Dream team win the British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year ChampionshipSunday at Horse of the Year Show is the day for the heavy horses. The first showing championship of the day saw Westfield Calendar Girl flying the flag for the Shire horses to be crowned the British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Champion […]
A remarkable hat-trick for Jessica Burke Irish rider Jessica Burke completed a remarkable hat-trick of international titles at the Horse of the Year Show with another performance of breathtaking virtuosity. The 30-year-old, who is from Galway but now based in Hampshire, won the Speed Horse of the Year showcase class aboard nine-year-old mare Inpulss. It […]
Mark Edwards continued a rich vein of form by winning his second title at the Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham. Three days after landing the Equitop Senior Newcomers class on Royale Tale, Welshman Mark returned with the seven-year-old mare to take the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C Championship. Mark’s latest success followed […]
Commandant Geoff Curran continued an outstanding week for Irish riders at the Horse of the Year Show by delivering a world-class performance to win the Ripon Select Foods Puissance. A capacity crowd at the NEC, Birmingham roared their approval as he cleared a winning height of 2.19 metres with Bishops Quarter to take a top […]
The two-time reigning champions, Woody and Buzz driven by Alison Osborne, managed to hold onto their HOYS title and make it three years in a row winning the Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show 2022. Giving the Saturday night crowd something to cheer about, closest rivals […]
On day four at Horse of the Year Show the TopSpec Arena set the stage for the Barberstown Castle Mini Show Pony of the Year Championship. Invited forward for the championship were the top two riders from the Lead Rein Pony of the Year and the First Ridden Pony of the Year, both sponsored by […]
William Whitaker ensured a memorable day for the most famous family in British Showjumping when he won the Grandstand Challenge Cup in front of a capacity crowd at the Horse of the Year Show. His victory came just a few hours after his uncle John Whitaker’s 50 years of competing at HOYS was marked with […]
The Equestrian Index HOYS Tradestand of the Year Awards (TOTY) are designed to recognise exhibitor talents in trade stand dressing and etiquette. All trade stands by way of exhibiting are automatically entered into the awards which have two sections; Best Display 20sqm and under and Best Display over 20sqm. Judging for the awards took place […]
Out of the 15 Maxi Cobs forward to contest the Leeman Family Maxi Cob of the Year Championship, the final nod went to 10-year-old grey gelding Boheradurrow Fred ridden by Polly Coles. The horse and rider combination have enjoyed their first season together this year since Polly took over the ride from Katie Jerram-Hunnable, who […]
Leicestershire teenager Connie Mensley coaxed a wonderful performance out of 21-year-old Dycott Masterman to win the Equine Rescue Services 138cm Championship at the Horse of the Year Show. Last to go among five combinations in the jump-off, Connie had it all to do in terms of knocking North Wales challenger Bella Wild out of the […]
The Horse of the Year Show awards series are highly regarded as sought-after accolades and now in their tenth year, are an established part of the equestrian calendar. Encompassing the Kellythorpe Leading Breeder and Leading Sire, as well as the LeMieux La Liga consistency awards, they celebrate some of the country’s most esteemed and successful […]
Lily Attwood underlined her reputation among British showjumping’s rising talents by landing the Thistledown Cup at the Horse of the Year Show. The two-round competition proved a serious test for all 30 combinations, as they faced a test of power-jumping, combined with a need for speed in its latter stages. For Lily, she could celebrate […]
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