Mole Valley Farmers confirmed as HOYS sponsor

Mole Valley Farmers is delighted to announce a new association with the Horse of the Year Show, agreeing a three year sponsorship of the National Pony Society’s (NPS) plaited Working Hunter Pony Championships. HOYS provides the finale of the Working Hunter Pony Championship and Mole Valley Farmers is thrilled to support the UK’s most prestigious […]

HOYS to celebrate 100 years of Reaseheath College

Reaseheath College, opened in 1921, are set to celebrate their 100th anniversary this year. Reaseheath College has been a valued sponsor of Horse of the Year Show for the last 10 years. They offer world class equestrian facilities and a team of staff with elite, international experience. Providing training in all aspects of modern-day equestrianism, […]

Supreme Products support Supreme Championships at Horse of the Year Show

Supreme Products have shown their support and commitment to Horse of the Year Show by returning as sponsors of the Supreme Horse of the Year, following their inaugural year supporting the Supreme Championship in 2019.  Confirmed for the next three years, Supreme Products have also extended this alignment, seeing the renowned brand sponsor the two […]

Crowd Favourite lined up for HOYS 2021: The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride to headline the displays at this year’s Horse of the Year Show

Horse of the Year Show is delighted to welcome back The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Musical Ride to headline the displays at this year’s event. As the only mounted ceremonial service men and women who also serve as fighting soldiers; the regal Musical Ride fully demonstrates their exceptional horsemanship and the very best of British […]

Riding back to Horse of the Year Show for the Musical Ride of the East Cheshire Pony Club

We are delighted to announce the first Horse of the Year Show entertainment display of 2021; returning by popular demand The Pony Club Musical Ride will be thrilling audiences with a new display of spectacular choreography, music, outfits and superb horsemanship. Following their brief debut appearance with ’90 Years From Now – The Pony Club’s […]

Pony Foxhunter welcomes brand new sponsor

Robinsons Equestrian are the latest sponsor to be signed up to support Horse of the Year Show 2021; taking on title sponsorship of one of the most iconic pony showjumping classes at the event.  Introduced to the timetable back in 1985, the Pony Foxhunter Championship will be named ‘Robinsons Equestrian Pony Foxhunter of the Year’; […]

Derby House renew as the Official Rug Supplier for Horse of the Year Show

Every Champion at Horse of the Year Show delights in their special moment under the spotlight, as they come down the centre line to the iconic music, adorned with rosettes, sash and the beautiful quality HOYS Champion rug.  We are delighted that Horse of the Year Show are continuing their partnership with Derby House as […]

HOYS welcome back the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd as sponsors for 2021

The Catplant Group of Companies Ltd are welcomed back as the sponsor of the Show Hunter of the Year Championships at this years Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). The prestigious class has taken place every year at HOYS since its introduction in 1949 and has seen over 70 champions crowned. The Doncaster based company […]

TopSpec to continue their support of Horse of the Year Show

Grandstand Media are pleased to announce that TopSpec will continue their support of Horse of the Year Show in 2021 returning as the showing arena sponsor. The supplier of equine feed balancers, supplements and other innovative feed products has been a big supporter of the show for over 16 years, taking over the sponsorship of […]

Horse of the Year Show Large Hack class to be renamed as Culford Lodge Commodities

The Large Hack class at Horse of the Year Show 2021 is to be renamed as Culford Lodge Commodities Large Hack of the Year, with the Stennett family continuing their alignment with this prestigious class. David Stennett, who previously sponsored the Large Hack, sadly passed away in December last year.  In honour of David’s support […]

Horse of the Year Show 2021 is On Sale Now.

We are delighted to announce that Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2021 is on sale now. Following the recent Government announcements, we have decided to go ahead with the planning of another fantastic HOYS, and the event will return to the NEC Birmingham from 6th-10th October 2021, with a ticketed audience. To ensure the […]

Horse of the Year Show To Go Ahead in October 2021

We are delighted to announce that this year’s Horse of the Year Show will take place at NEC Birmingham on 6th – 10th October 2021. Ahead of tickets going on general sale at 10am on Friday 14th May, the timetable for Horse of the Year Show 2021 has been released allowing you to plan your […]

Hamilton Tarmac pledges support to Horse of the Year Show 2021

Hamilton Tarmac have pledged their support to Horse of the Year Show confirming the sponsorship of the Small Show Hunter of the Year Championship at HOYS 2021.Taking on title sponsorship of one of the longest standing classes at HOYS, first taking place in 1954, the class will be named the ‘Hamilton Tarmac Small Show Hunter […]

Horse of the Year Show 2021 Qualifiers Announced

HOYS Showing Qualifiers

Following the publication of the Government’s roadmap we are pleased to announce that Horse of the Year Show showing qualifiers for the upcoming season, are now live on the HOYS website: hoys.co.uk/competitor-zone/showing-qualifiers . Please note that this is the present planned schedule, however, given the current environment we are experiencing show cancellations and rescheduling on […]

Robert Oliver Obituary

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr Robert Oliver.   Robert dedicated his whole life to the equestrian industry, in particular through showing and judging, for which he was internationally renowned.  A gentleman whose wealth of knowledge and support for the industry is without question, many HOYS fans will […]

John Gabriel Hughes (1929 – 2021)

David Davis Pony Club - HOYS 1972

John Hughes was well known throughout the show circuit as a competitor with his daughters Janet and Marian and then his grandchildren Aled Harding and Cathrin Roberts. He had lifelong connections to the Pony Club Mounted Games and in particular The Prince Philip Cup at the Horse of the Year Show. With John as trainer […]

Len Bigley FRAgS (1948 – 2020)

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr Len Bigley FRAgS. Len was well-known as a consummate showman with a natural empathy for ponies and cobs which were unmistakable in the performances that he delivered in the show ring.  He produced almost fifty qualifiers for the Supreme In-Hand Championship at […]

Semi-Final Series for the Supreme In-Hand Championship

Supreme In-Hand Champion 2019

As we look forward to the 2021 show, we have reflected on past qualifying seasons and the classes that form the Championships at Horse of the Year Show. The Supreme In-Hand Championship – a Championship that celebrates the supreme light horse or pony shown in-hand, irrespective of breed or type – has long been established […]

Showing Judges Announced for HOYS 2021

It is with great anticipation that we announce the showing judges for Horse of the Year Show 2021.  With the qualifiers due to start in spring of the new year, planning is well underway for a show suitable and safe for the times that we are in.  HOYS 2021 will take place from Wednesday 6th […]

Update on planning for Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2021

  Grandstand Media Limited is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing preparations for Horse of the Year Show 2021, (6th – 10th October 2021).  We are currently planning for next year’s Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) to go ahead. Given that there are still many months until the show itself, we are […]

Les Squibb (1950 – 2020)

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the recent passing of Mr Les Squibb. Les had been involved in Horse of the Year Show since 1997, where he was instrumental to the decision for the family-owned Squibb Group to sponsor the Pony Foxhunter. The longstanding contribution to the Pony Foxhunter for over two decades […]

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