Horse of the Year Show is set to return to Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena for the event’s historic75th Anniversary from the 9th – 13th October 2024. In this celebratory year it is relevant, more so thanever, that we continue to adapt and focus on providing equal footing for the HOYS qualifiers and forthe prestigious finals at the ‘World’s Most Famous Horse Show’. The HOYS team would like to makeall competitors aware of the changes to the 2024 HOYS rulebook. All changes/additions arehighlighted in bold for your attention in the full version HERE. The following changes of particular note have been introduced following meetings with all of therelevant showing and breed

We are thrilled to welcome Enablelink Ltd as new sponsors of the 128cm Championship at Horse of the Year Show. Laura Millard says, “Enablelink is so excited to be sponsoring the 128cm showjumping Championship this year, it’s such an exciting class to watch with all the young talent coming through and we are looking forward to another year supporting the show.”  Grandstand Media, organisers of Horse of the Year Show said: “As new sponsors of Horse of the Year Show last year it is great that Enablelink Ltd are continuing their support of the event with the extension of the 128cm Championship. Their generous support is fundamental to the success of

On the 9th – 13th October 2024, Horse of the Year Show will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. To mark the special 75th anniversary year, Grandstand Media Ltd. are delighted to welcome a variety of judges from across the world to step into the Arena of Dreams. To amplify the momentous occasion, a new approach will be taken for the judge announcement process. The judges for each section will not be unveiled until the morning of each final, these judges will take on a number of appointments throughout the week. Grandstand Media Ltd. are always considering ways to adapt and modernise, with a focus on equal opportunity within the sport.

We are pleased to announce Vale Farms Yorkshire Ltd have joined as new sponsors at Horse of the Year Show and are sponsoring the Small Riding Horse of the Year. Bryony Gribbin, Managing Director of Vale Farms Yorkshire Ltd says: “We’ve had horses for many years, in fact, I am third generation in the family. Horses are our passion and a massive part of our lives. Horse of the Year Show is and has for many years, been the highlight of our equestrian calendar, therefore it only seems right, that as I progress from ponies to horses, that we support the horse classes. I am very excited, that HOYS have

As the 2023 season comes to a close, Grandstand Media Limited is pleased to confirm that the Intermediate Show Riding Type format for Horse of the Year Show 2024 has been finalised. Following the feedback from this year, the 153cm and 158cm height sections will run as one mixed class in 2024, with 19 qualifying opportunities for HOYS located throughout the UK. The winner of the qualifier will take the golden ticket for the final at Horse of the Year Show. Qualification will pass down accordingly, but not below 5th place. Following the changes in 2023 it is evident that the class has performed stronger in the season, with the

We are thrilled to welcome Annabel’s Deliciously British as new sponsors of the First Ridden Pony, Lead Rein Pony, and the Mini Show Pony of the Year Championship. Founder Annabel Makin-Jones say: “I am delighted to be able to sponsor the children’s Lead Rein and First Ridden Show Pony classes, it’s a privilege to be a part of bringing equestrian competition at such a high level to children of such a young age. Showing was where I started, and it was a fantastic grounding to understanding horsemanship, competition, and work ethic. She continues, “As the world, equestrianism and competition evolves it is crucial that we strive to be more inclusive.