Every rider who qualifies for Horse of the Year Show has a story worth telling. The early mornings, the setbacks, breakthroughs and the partnership with your horse that made it possible.
We want to hear yours!
A nationwide celebration of the journeys behind HOYS tickets – spotlighting the passion, personality, and dedication of horse and rider partnerships across the UK.
Whether it’s your first time qualifying or a long-awaited return, your story matters.
We’ve made it as easy as possible to enter this year:
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Stories will be shared throughout the season. The entries close on 15th September, with a public vote to decide the winner and runners-up, once the entries have closed.
Use our campaign themes or hashtags when sharing:
#MyHOYSJourney and tag us in any social media posts.
We can’t wait to hear yours.
Horse of the Year Show Qualifying Story 💜 “My HOYS Journey – 1989 to 2026. It’s been a very long time since I last qualified for HOYS. My first time was back in 1989, when I qualified in the ponies. That year, I was 1st, 3rd, 7th and 8th in
Horse of the Year Show Qualifying Story 💜 “Some horses come into your life exactly as you imagined. Jinx did the complete opposite. “After what felt like endless disappointing viewings in 2020, I found an 11-year-old 16.1hh mare. I had been searching for a gelding, over 17hh and under eight
Horse of the Year Show Qualifying Story 💜 “Myself and my partner of 15 years, Gigant, have qualified for the NAF Bronze League Final. “In 2019, my first ever time competing at HOYS, we won the NAF Silver League Final! Then in 2020 he had to have his eye removed,
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