The dream came true for Jodie Hall McAteer to take the Leading Showjumper of the Year title 2023
What a way to end the 2023 Horse of the Year Show! The Grand Prix showjumping class on Sunday evening is the one they all want to win and the crowd were treated to some world class showjumping entertainment. Last to go in a jump off round of 12 riders, Jodie Hall McAteer appeared to […]
The crème de la crème reign supreme on the final night of HOYS
Sunday night at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) saw the crème de la crèmeof the week’s Champions crowned in the Supreme Products Supreme Horse of the Year and Supreme Products Supreme Pony of the Year Championships. This year, the lineup of Champions were judged by husband and wife team Philip and Rosemary Hilton. Guy […]
The North Herefordshire Pony Club do it again in the Thistledown Developments Prince Philip Cup
To lift the Cup once is a great achievement, but to lift the Pony Club Mounted Games Prince Philip Cup twice in consecutive years is quite an accomplishment. However the team from The North Herefordshire Pony Club have done it again to be crowned the 2023 Champions in the final at Horse of the Year […]
A former racehorse is victorious as the showing Championships at HOYS come to a close
It was an emotional first HOYS victory for a delighted Gemma McClorey and her Shire gelding Cotebrook Sgurr Alasdair (Al) in The Barber Family Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Championship on the final day of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). A collection of Clydesdales and Shires filled the Andrews Bowen International Arena all […]
Just call me a winner! James Whitaker takes the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C Championship
The final day of competition got underway at Horse of the Year Show 2023, and 22 combinations came forward to contest the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C Championship. Riders have been competing throughout the year, up and down the country, to qualify for the final which culminates at HOYS this week. Previous winners of […]
Commandant Geoff Curran reaches new heights in the Ripon Select Foods Puissance at HOYS 2023
Commandant Geoff Curran and Bishops Quarter did it again to take the Ripon Select Foods Puissance class with an outright win at Horse of the Year Show 2023. Since making his debut at the infamous horse show last year, Curran got bit by the HOYS bug and returned this year to defend his title. Twelve […]
Family celebrations in the show ring on the penultimate evening of HOYS 2023
Show producer Jerome Harforth’s homebred five-year-old mare Swan Lake won The Andrews Family Partbred Pony of the Year Championship with Sophie Staveley in the saddle on the penultimate evening of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). By Llanarth Top Cat out of Dance All Night, Swan Lake has a number of HOYS connections to her […]
Joe Stockdale banks the spoils in the Grandstand Stoneleigh Events Cup
Saturday night at Horse of the Year Show is always a fan-favourite and the packed-out crowd were in for quite a treat! The first class of the evening, the Grandstand Stoneleigh Events Cup, was hotly contested by the international showjumpers and the crowd were revelling off the electric atmosphere. Eight riders made the cut through […]
Unexpected Christmas present leads to King crowned Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry of the Year Champion
Ten pairs of ponies across the large and small sections of the Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry qualified over three days at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) to battle it out to be crowned Scurry Supremo this Saturday night. The final saw the fastest times of the week posted, but no one could catch […]
Past Champions and Reserves reclaim their crowns on day four of HOYS
On the 15th anniversary of The Leeman Family Maxi Cob of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Jo Baker’s Chestnut Irish Draught Chantilly Sandman (Teddy) stood Champion after settling for Reserve last year. Ridden by Jayne Ross, this was the 13-year-old gelding’s first HOYS centre line moment. “He was absolutely fantastic, […]
A great display of young talent in the Equine Rescue Services 128cm & 138cm Championships
Opening the proceedings on day four of Horse of the Year Show was the Equine Rescue Services 128cm and 138cm Championships. These finals see some of the show’s youngest competitors demonstrate an unbelievable standard of discipline and enthusiasm for their sport. 12-year-old Ella Kay and chestnut mare Red Alert III produced a thrilling round in […]
Flying Welshman Mark Edwards takes a double win at Horse of the Year Show
Making his trip from south-east Wales well worth the trip, Mark Edwards wins two back-to-back international showjumping classes on day three at Horse of the Year Show. Mark was in flying form with his eight-year-old stallion Dillinger NE to take the opening Grandstand Welcome Stakes at the prestigious horse show held at the NEC in […]
Allana Clutterbuck hails the biggest win of her career taking the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Championship 2023
Allana Clutterbuck rose to the occasion to clinch the win in the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Championship on day two at Horse of the Year Show. Once dubbed by Horse and Hound as an up-and-coming talent, the 22-year-old rider from Essex proved them right tonight under the spotlight of the Andrews Bowen International Arena. There […]
First timers and hat-tricks as the curtain comes down on day two of HOYS
Thursday’s evening performance at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) saw two prestigious Championships play out in the Andrews Bowen International Arena. First up was The Andrews Family Hack of the Year Championship where the first and second placed horses from The Andrews Family Small Hack of the Year and Culford Lodge Commodities Large Hack […]
Charlotte Dujardin takes back the Dressage Future Elite Championship title
Day two at Horse of the Year Show held at the NEC in Birmingham is the day for dressage enthusiasts. Inviting forward eight of the most promising young dressage horses of Great Britain, the Championship showcases an Intermediate I Freestyle to music for eligible horses aged between eight and ten years old. Under the experienced […]
No longer the bridesmaid: consistent Bellevue Tomboy lands the Sport Horse Breeding of GB Working Hunter Championship
Visitors to the first day of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) were treated to a field of some of the best Workers from up and down the country in the Sport Horse Breeding of GB Working Hunter of the Year; a Championship that has been an integral part of HOYS since 1951. Course designer, […]
Horse of the Year Show renews partnership with Andrews Bowen as the Official Surface Supplier
Horse of the Year Show are thrilled to announce that Andrews Bowen have renewed their partnership with the show and will continue to be the Official Surface Supplier for at least the next three years. Andrews Bowen are long established suppliers and supporters of Horse of the Year Show, having provided the arena surfaces for […]
Highland Pony Society Centenary Celebration
The Highland Pony Society will mark its 100th year with a centenary celebration parade at Horse of the Year Show 2023. Showcasing a representation of the Highland breed, the display will feature highland ponies under saddle, driving, showing and working animals – highlighting the versatility that the Highland breed are well known for. We will […]
HOYS announce the second display for 2023
Heavy Horse Driven Showcase Horse of the Year Show, “The Ultimate Celebration of the Horse”, is thrilled to announce the second display to the 74th edition of HOYS. The Heavy Horse Driven Showcase will be taking centre stage in the Andrews Bowen International Arena daily, this magical showcase will welcome a fabulous presentation of heavy […]
