A Whitaker Win in the Grandstand Challenge Cup
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
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 […]
A Birthday Win for Polly Coles in the Leeman Family Maxi Cob of the Year
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 […]
A splendid display of Pony Showjumping!
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 […]
Kellythorpes Leading Breeder & Leading Sire HOYS Awards Series
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 triumphs on the opening day of International Showjumping at Horse of the Year Show
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 […]
View Point makes history as the four-time winner of the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter Championship
Six stunning show hunters took centre stage in the Andrews Bowen International Arena on Friday night at Horse of the Year Show for the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter Championship. The prestigious championship has been a part of the Show since it started in 1949. Riding to victory and making history as the […]
Victory for Las Vegas VI with a show stopping performance
Scottish showjumper Aimee Paxton reserved the best until last as she was crowned Pony Foxhunter champion at the Horse of the Year Show. The 14-year-old, who is based in Edinburgh, guided stallion Las Vegas VI to victory with a show-stopping performance. Last to go in an 11-strong jump-off, Aimee had it all to do, with […]
Dreams come true in the SEIB Search For A Star Championship
The SEIB Search for a Star (SFAS) series gives amateur riders, and their horses and ponies, the chance to qualify for Horse of the Year Show and benefit from a thoroughly supportive network in the process. Featuring five different section classes contested across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the show, the winners of each class […]
An Irish Double in the first of the International Showjumping Classes
International showjumping took centre-stage at the 72nd Horse of the Year Show on Friday – and it was an Irish double with wins for Jessica Burke and Richard Howley. Jessica, making her first visit to the show as a rider or spectator, had a debut to savour with nine-year-old bay mare Inpulss in the NAEC […]
Showing round-up Thursday 6th October Evening
The evening performance on day two at Horse of the Year Show welcomed The Andrews Family Hack of the Year Championship finalists to the Andrews Bowen International Arena. The line up consisted of the first and second placed horses from both The Andrews Family Small Hack of the Year and the Culford Lodge Commodities Large […]
Second Major HOYS 2022 Win for Robert Murphy
Lancashire rider Robert Murphy completed a notable double at the Horse of the Year Show when he won the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Championship. Just 24 hours after Robert took the Talent Seekers class aboard Lightning TW, he returned with another horse owned by London 2012 Team GBR gold medallist Peter Charles – eight-year-old Chawton […]
Becky Moody and Jagerbomb lit up Thursday night at the Horse of the Year Show to win the Bret Willson Dressage Future Elite Championship
Becky, who is based in Penistone just outside Sheffield, posted a score of more than 84% on eight-year-old Jagerbomb, and as a home-bred it made her victory all the more special. Becky claimed an outstanding triumph from Alice Oppenheimer and Headmore Dionysus in second, with Sarah Higgins and Samuel taking third. “It was an amazing […]
Showing Round-Up Thursday 6 October Daytime
A star in the makingIt was a fitting end to a very successful year for 10-year-old chestnut gelding, Shanbally Legacy who took the title of the Hamilton Tarmac Small Show Hunter of the Year Champion 2022, ridden by Claire Oliver. The Small Show Hunter Championship is steeped in history and tradition and has been a […]
Scintillating Pony Performances on Day Two of Horse of the Year Show
Poppy Deakin delivered a calm and assured performance to be crowned GS Equestrian Leading Pony Showjumper at the Horse of the Year Show. Tynedale-based Poppy admitted she had achieved a showjumping career dream by winning a class that was first contested in 1949. Just three combinations from 27 starters made the jump-off, with Poppy keeping […]
Robert Murphy wins with a lightning quick round!
Robert Murphy continued his exciting progression with Lightning TW to land the Talent Seekers, incorporating the seven-year-old Championship, at the Horse of the Year Show. Twelve months after winning the senior newcomers on a horse owned by London 2012 Great Britain Olympic team gold medallist Peter Charles, Robert returned to land another headline class at […]
Reigning champion holds on to his title in the Colne & The McNeil Family Mountain & Moorland Mini Pony of the Year Championship
Showing round-up Wednesday 5 October afternoon In the Wednesday afternoon showing classes at Horse of the Year Show, the TopSpec Arena welcomed some of the show’s youngest competitors to compete in the Colne & The McNeil Family Mountain & Moorland Mini Pony of the Year Championship. The atmosphere in the arena reached full height after […]
Royale Tale takes the Equitop Senior Newcomers
Welshman Mark Edwards claimed his first Horse of the Year Show victory after recording a dramatic win in the Equitop Senior Newcomers. Mark, who is based near Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, guided seven-year-old Royale Tale home after a class where 11 combinations reached the jump-off. But even after posting a time of 31.82 […]
Going out on a high with a Horse of the Year Show win
Starting proceedings in the showing championships on day one at Horse of the Year Show 2022, was the elegant delight of the Mears Flooring Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship. A true spectacle to behold, the class is characterised by the traditional turn out and quintessential ambiance.Out of the 19 exhibits, it was […]
An emotional win for Katie Jerram-Hunnable riding the late Queen Elizabeth II horse, on day one at Horse of the Year Show
Tears flowed and emotions were high on day one at Horse of the Year Show as First Receiver – bred and previously owned by the late Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II – won a prestigious showing championship, making it an incredible fairy tale ending to Her Majesty’s legacy. The five-year-old, ridden by Katie Jerram-Hunnable, […]
NAF FIVE STAR BRONZE & SILVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS CROWNED
The 72nd Horse of the Year Show opened in thrilling fashion on Wednesday with the week’s first showjumping champions crowned. The NAF Five Star Silver League Championship and NAF Five Star Bronze League Championship took centre-stage as riders from across the country battled for places on HOYS’ roll of honour. And leaving her Taunton base […]
Hot to trot: Dressage rider and Reality TV star Gemma Owen, becomes Holland Cooper Equestrian ambassador
Gemma Owen, a gifted equestrian athlete, influencer fashion model and entrepreneur will be joining the Holland Cooper family, as a leading ambassador for the HC equestrian collection. The 19 year old, who shot to fame when she appeared on the hit ITV Series Love Island, has been a long-standing fan of the brand and a […]
HOYS 2022 International Showjumpers Announced!
We are delighted to announce the international riders set to have the crowds on the edge of their seats this year. There is a fantastic line-up of household names from the UK, Ireland and Europe. Who will you be cheering loudest for this year? Lily Attwood Shane Breen Trevor Breen Jessica Burke Anthony Condon Geoff […]
Showing Wild Card Announcement
Following the previous success of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) showing award series, we are pleased to announce that this year will see a total of Five Wild Cards awarded. All five wild cards, finished in the top three of their relevant section, received equal points and equal placings and had not yet […]
Horse of the Year Show welcome GS Equestrian as new sponsors for the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year
We are thrilled to welcome GS Equestrian as new sponsors for the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year at this year’s Horse of the Year Show. GS Equestrian say: “Being one of the most prestigious horse shows in the United Kingdom, Horse of the Year Show captures some of the best moments within the equine […]
