Following on from the success of the event in 2022, SEIB Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse headed north to Netherton Equestrian Centre in Perthshire on the 3rd and 4th June, offering competitors from Scotland, the north of England and some travelled much further for the chance to qualify. The qualifier ran as a ‘Weekender’ event with a training workshop on the Saturday followed by the show on the Sunday. Regular Search for a Star judges, Richard Ramsay, Nicki Taylor, Hannah Horton and Helen Dunwell offered valuable advice and support to those taking part in the workshop. Plenty of competitors came forward for Sunday’s Search for a

The Showing Register Summer Show 2023 is being held at Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth on 15th – 16th July. This year’s show is dedicated solely to the Amateur and Home-Produced competitors. The show is set to host a full array of Horse of the Year Show qualifiers for the ridden horse and pony classes. In addition, there are many supporting classes and the culmination of the spectacular Talent Pathway Finals. Horse of the Year Show are delighted to see the impressive numbers coming forward to The Showing Register Summer Show 2023 with the biggest entry numbers to date at Stoneleigh with an incredible 30 combinations in the Colne M&M Lead Rein

We are delighted to welcome back the National Pony Society (NPS) and Mole Valley Farmers as sponsors of the Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship for another three years. The class tests the pony’s skill and agility through a course of rustic fences and is a firm favourite amongst both competitors and spectators. Cathy Wood, Head of Equine at Mole Valley Farmers says, “We are delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship at HOYS in conjunction with the National Pony Society. HOYS is the UK’s most prestigious equine event, and we are thrilled to work with the NPS to promote the versatility

It is with great privilege to announce that Blue Cross has been chosen to be the Official Charity of the Year for Horse of the Year Show 2023. Blue Cross is a registered animal welfare charity in the United Kingdom. The charity provides specialist care, services and support for pets across the UK, focusing all their efforts on making sure pets enjoy a happy and healthy life. The partnership will host an exciting online collaboration throughout the year culminating in the charity being at Horse of the Year Show in October. Blue Cross was founded in 1897, beginning their journey on the streets of London. Where a group of animal

We are delighted to announce HorseHage are the Official Forage Supplier for Horse of the Year Show 2023, marking a noteworthy 21 years of continued support of the show. With over 50 years of production and awarded a Royal Warrant in 1983, HorseHage has the knowledge and experience needed to make a top-quality product. HorseHage is a natural product with no additives and is the nearest thing you can get to grass in the field. Not only can it help maintain a healthy respiratory system for your horse, but it can also help promote a healthy digestive system too. Said Mark Westaway, “HorseHage is proud to continue our longstanding partnership

A damp and misty start to the day at Vale View Equestrian on the 23rd April did not deter the enthusiasm and excitement of the record number of competitors. Entries across the Horse of the Year Show qualifying classes on offer at the first Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse competition of the season were top quality. Livestock transporter, and “TikTok queen”, Rebecca Giles won the working pony class of 18 entries with her grey Connemara gelding, Lochan Beag Rogaire. Rebecca said: “We came along today but I didn’t think we had a chance! I’ve always wanted to go to HOYS and now Finnbar as we call