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