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 […]
Simon Constable Equine Vets and Brian and Ruth Roberts return as HOYS Ridden Purebred Arabian of the Year sponsor for 2021
Simon Constable’s Equine Vets are delighted to sponsor the Ridden Purebred Arab of the Year class at Horse of the Year Show 2021 alongside Brian and Ruth Roberts. Simon Constable from Simon Constable’s Equine Vets comments: “The passion and enthusiasm of all the competitors for the Arabian horse is also shared by the sponsors and […]
Roseberry Stud continues sponsorship of the Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship
Grandstand Media are delighted to announce that Roseberry Stud will be returning as title sponsors for the Partbred Pony of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show 2021. Owners Susie Hinchliffe and daughter Tammy Heathcote have extended their support of the showing community by continuing their role of class sponsors for another year. […]
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 […]
The Price Family show their support to Horse of the Year Show as the Supreme In-Hand sponsor until 2023
Grandstand Media Ltd, organisers of Horse of the Year Show, are delighted to announce that the Price Family will return to Horse of the Year Show as class sponsors for the sixth consecutive year in 2021. Confirmed for the next three years, The Price Family is supporting the most coveted In-Hand accolade in the UK; […]
Horse of the Year Show 2021 Qualifiers Announced
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)
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
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 […]
2020: Celebrating the show, the memories!
Tomorrow marks what would have been the start of Horse of the Year Show 2020. At this moment in time we would be well into rehearsals, the Tradestands would be building and stocking their stands and Andrews Bowen would be preening the surface ready for the official opening of the infamous purple curtains for show […]
Tim Price (1953 – 2020)
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr Tim Price. Tim had been involved in Horse of the Year Show in numerous capacities for the last 30 years including as a collecting ring steward and a senior official. He had vast experience in the equestrian world and Horse of the […]
Grandstand Media Ltd. update regarding Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2020
It is with great regret, that we, the Board of Grandstand Media Limited must announce the cancellation of the 2020 edition of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) due to public health concerns linked to the coronavirus pandemic. We look forward to staging the 72nd Horse of the Year Show from Wednesday 6th – Sunday […]
Sponsors announced for HOYS Coloured Horse and Pony Classes in 2020
Horse of the Year Show look forward to welcoming back CHAPS UK as class sponsors in 2020, along with additional supporters: Coloured Ridden Non-Native Pony of the Year sponsored by CHAPS UK / Man Wah UK Coloured Ridden Non-Native Horse of the Year sponsored by CHAPS UK / Burghwallis Stud Coloured Ridden Native/Cob/Traditional Pony of […]
The Leeman Family celebrate ten years of Maxi Cobs at Horse of the Year Show 2020
Horse of the Year Show are delighted to be welcoming the Leeman family back as class sponsors in 2020. For the tenth consecutive year, Richard and Lisha Leeman will be sponsoring the Maxi Cob of the Year Championship, which will be making its debut in the Andrews Bowen International Arena this October. The Leeman family […]
Jon Doney (1949 – 2020)
We were deeply saddened to learn about the death on 1st April, of the much-respected course designer and judge, Jon Doney MBE. Horse of the Year Show was privileged enough to feature in Jon’s remarkable career, which included working on national shows across the country as well as the World Equestrian Games, European Championships and […]
