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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Pony Club Mounted Games have a new title sponsor for 2022! Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) are thrilled to welcome Naylors as a valued sponsor and look forward to working together on one of the most exciting competitions of the week. When asked why they decided to sponsor at HOYS, Naylors explained, “to […]
We are thrilled to welcome Barberstown Castle as new sponsors for First Ridden, Lead Rein & Mini Show Pony Championship at this year’s Horse of the Year Show. Amanda Torrens of Barberstown Castle says: “Barberstown Castle has been in the heart of the horse racing and horse sale industries in Kildare Ireland since 1288, during […]
After three years of sponsorship of the Equitop® GLME Senior Foxhunter Championship, British Showjumping are thrilled to announce that Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd will remain as title sponsors for another year, but this time as sponsors of the prestigious Equitop® Senior Newcomers Championship which takes place during Horse of the Year Show at […]
Thursday 12th May 2022 Redpost Equestrian, which was founded in 1992, will sponsor the Senior Foxhunter Championship which takes place on the evening of Thursday 6th October in the Andrews Bowen International Arena. Redpost Equestrian offers everything for horse and rider and is the premier equestrian and country shopping destination in the South West and online. Providing […]
British Showjumping and Blue Chip Feed celebrate the continuation of their partnership as they renew their sponsorship of the Pony Newcomers Championship until 2024, making them the longest standing title sponsor for British Showjumping. They have sponsored the Pony Newcomers Championship continuously since 1999. The Pony Newcomers continues to provide a significant springboard for the […]
JCB, an iconic British manufacturer, take on the sponsorship of the Leading Showjumper of the Year which takes place as the feature class on Sunday Evening. JCB Group Marketing Director David Lumley-Wood said: “The Horse of the Year Show is a much-loved event in the British equestrian calendar and as Britain’s leading manufacturer of construction […]
Westown Stud have joined the HOYS legacy this week as they confirmed their sponsorship of the Working Hunter Championship for 2022. When asked what HOYS meant to them, Sarah Weston of Westown Stud explained: “We have been attending HOYS over the last 20 years as spectators and the last 10 we have been lucky enough […]
The Andrews Family are thrilled to support the Small Hack of the Year at the UK’s iconic equestrian event, which falls on Thursday 6th October in the Andrews Bowen International Arena. Kirsty Andrews of The Andrews Family says: “Horse of the Year Show is exciting for us as a family and certainly the best event […]
Horse of the Year Show are pleased to announce their 2022 qualifying shows for the season! As everyone is aware, 2021 was a difficult year with many shows cancelled. The showing season was on a knife edge as to whether it would reach the HOYS finale. However, HOYS were incredibly grateful to the shows that […]
This is a great opportunity for an Equestrian Manager (maternity cover) to join Grandstand Media Limited (GML) to head up the equestrian team for Horse of the Year Show and other Grandstand Media Equine Events. This is a full-time temporary position running from March – November, located at the GML offices at Stoneleigh Park. See […]
At Horse of the Year Show 2021, a cross sample of animals competing in the showing classes were selected to be dope tested by the onsite veterinary team to ensure compliance with the show’s doping rules. Further to a blood sample being taken from the following two animals; Stretcholt About Time and Red Rock, the […]
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