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Official Charity of the Year – MND Association

Every year, Horse of the Year Show choose our Official Charity of the Year. After much deliberation of the many worthy causes to consider, we are proud to announce our partnership with The MND Association; a charity that, amongst many other missions, champions the search for a cure for Motor Neurone Disease.  Motor Neurone Disease is a fatal condition that deteriorates the nerves responsible for controlling muscle movement. The messages sent from motor neurones will gradually cease to reach muscles, leading to weakness, stiffening and wastage. Movement is affected, as well as the ability to talk, eat, drink and even breathe. The disease is ultimately unpredictable, as progression symptoms can

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HOYS announce the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery Musical Drive as headline display for 2024.  

This historic edition of Horse of the Year Show invites patrons to reminisce on the rich heritage of the show, and the Musical Ride of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery is a spectacle that holds fond memories for many. This captivating performance honours the bravery and importance of soldiers both human and equine, and was first performed at HOYS 71 years ago in 1953. The Troop, founded by King George VI in 1947, consists of fully combat trained soldiers who, amongst other duties, fire the Royal Salutes to mark occasions of State such as The King’s Birthday Parade. When horse-drawn artillery became obsolete, the King requested that a single

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Horse of the Year Show are delighted to announce Sytner Land Rover Coventry as their new Official Vehicle Supplier

We are delighted to welcome Sytner Land Rover Coventry as this year’s Official Vehicle Supplier for Horse of the Year Show 2024. Sytner Land Rover Coventry, are committed to supporting all your Land Rover needs. From purchasing to servicing, they have a dedicated team of specially trained staff to assist you. Oliver Mann, Head of Business said, “Sytner Land Rover Coventry are very proud to be sponsoring and celebrating 75 years of Horse of the Year Show. Representing a brand with very strong British heritage and values, and sharing similar equestrian ties, there was no question, we had to support in the equestrian community” Grandstand Media, organisers of Horse of

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HOYS announce the return of the Musical Drive of the Heavy Horses

Celebrating the 75th annual Horse of the Year Show, the Andrews Bowen International Arena will welcome the return of the Musical Drive of the Heavy Horses. This incredible display of horsemanship showcases the power of these most-treasured heavy breeds, whilst paying homage to the very first years of the show when the first pairs of heavy horses entered the arena! Horse of the Year Show has had the honour of hosting the Heavy Horse Musical Drive numerous times over the past 75 years, and what was once the important task of harrowing surfaces in preparation for the following show jumping classes, has now become a timeless and beloved performance that

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Horse of the Year Show are delighted to announce Dodson and Horrell as their new Official Feed Supplier

We are thrilled to welcome Dodson and Horrell as this year’s Official Feed Supplier for Horse of the Year Show 2024. With over 80 years of heritage, Dodson and Horrell’s range of products are trusted by horse owners and backed by research and science with a dedication to feeding every horse as an individual. Samantha Liptrott, Sales and Marketing Director said, “It is a great privilege for Dodson and Horrell to be appointed as official feed supplier of Horse of the Year Show 2024, we are very excited to be working with the team at HOYS and meeting our existing/new customers at the show” Grandstand Media, organisers of Horse of

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Jacksons of Yorkshire sign up as sponsors of the Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship

We are pleased to announce Jacksons of Yorkshire have joined as new sponsors at Horse of the Year Show and are sponsoring the Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship. Helena Wright, Head of Innovations and New Categories for Jacksons of Yorkshire said: “We are delighted to be one of the sponsors at Horse of the Year Show in 2024. Celebrating the champions at the culmination of the British equestrian year, with our champion baked bread.” Grandstand Media, organisers of Horse of the Year Show said: “We are thrilled to welcome Jacksons of Yorkshire as new sponsors of the Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the

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