Horse of the Year Show would like to make all competitors aware that there have been some changes to the HOYS rulebook for the 2023 season.  All changes/additions are highlighted in bold for your attention.  In addition, we would like to draw particular attention to the Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year.  In recent years, the class has specified that animals must be exhibited in coloured brow bands and riders must wear a dark-coloured jacket.  It was felt that this restricted many animals that would be eligible to compete under the partbred ruling but would not naturally ‘fit’ into the tack/dress stipulated.  Therefore for 2023, and with immediate effect, the

Redpost Equestrian, which was founded in 1992, continue their sponsorship of the Senior Foxhunter Championship which takes place on the evening of Thursday 5th October in the Andrews Bowen International Arena. Redpost is the premier equestrian and country shopping destination in the South West and online, reaching customers across the globe and stocking a huge range of brands including Ariat, Pikeur, Samshield, Horseware, Fairfax & Favor, and more. With bespoke services and equine advice available seven days a week, Redpost is proud to be a family-run and independent ‘one-stop-shop’ for all of your country and equestrian needs. Ben Tuff, Redpost Director said: “We are delighted to be returning as sponsor

Horse of the Year Show are delighted to announce the introduction of a new section into the Coloured Horse and Pony classes for 2023.  The new class will allow greater scope for animals that are not naturally coloured to enter the class, as horses and ponies are permitted to be ‘coloured in’ to meet the definitions of the coloured horse or pony. Introduced to HOYS in 1998, the classes have proven a very popular addition to the timetable, and the show is keen to allow competitors to express their creative flair in this new addition.  All coloured in variations will be accepted however extra marks will be given to the

We are delighted to announce Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain have signed a three-year deal to sponsor the Working Hunter of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show for 2023 to 2025. Catherine Burdock from Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain said: “We are really looking forward to working with Grandstand Media and our competitors to keep the Horse of the Year Show Working Hunter Championship as exciting as it has always been since its inception.” She continues: “The Working Hunter class is the ultimate test for a Sport Horse. Horses competing as Working Hunters must have all the attributes and manners of a great Show Hunter

We are thrilled to announce the Gardner Family have joined as new sponsors at Horse of the Year Show and are sponsoring the Small Riding Horse of the Year. Jade Gardner of the Gardner Family says: “Horses and showing have always been a big part of our lives and something we love, so we are delighted to sponsor the Small Riding Horse at HOYS and support the sport.” Grandstand Media, organisers of Horse of the Year Show said: “We are delighted the Gardner Family are joining us as new sponsors at Horse of the Year Show taking on the Small Riding Horse of the Year. The generous support of families like