We are delighted to welcome Galloway & MacLeod as this year’s Official Feed Supplier for Horse of the Year Show 2023. With over 100 years of heritage, Galloway & MacLeod manufacture high quality horse feed blends. From mixes formulated to increase the power and performance of the competition horse to quality general purpose stud, mare and youngstock mix.   Said Karen Slight, “ Galloway & MacLeod have been producing premium animal feeds for over 100 years.  We are very passionate about horses and take great pride in what goes into our feeds.  Only the very best of ingredients are selected to ensure our customers’ horses sustain good health and well-being

We are thrilled to announce the Honourable Stud and Ami Miller as sponsors of the Intermediate Show Riding Type of the Year Championship. Ami Miller says, “My broodmare who has started the prefix “Honourable” previously won this class three times. In just three years we have bred 3 fillies and 2 colts. In 2022 my mare DPUK Night Dancer was runner up in the Price Family Supreme at HOYS with her foal ’The Honourable Bachelor’ at foot. It is my hope that her prodigy goes on to follow in her footsteps under saddle. I am delighted to be on board with supporting such a prestigious Championship and very much look

We are delighted to welcome Epiony as new sponsors of the Large Riding Horse of the Year and the Riding Horse of the Year Championship at this year’s Horse of the Year Show. Founded in 2016, Epiony is a global therapy brand, offering products designed to be used on people and animals including horses and dogs.  Epiony’s innovative products offer a drug-free solution to sore muscles or simply a tool for relaxation and relieving tension, they include the hugely popular ‘Massage Mitt’, ‘The Heat Pad’, ‘The Heat Pad Plus’, ‘The Thermal Wand’ and ‘The Massage Ball’.  Emma Easton-Powell, CEO and Founder of Epiony say: “We are thrilled and excited to be

We are delighted to announce David Coffen will be judging the Driven Heavy Horse of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show 2023. David started competing at equestrian shows from a young age, His proudest moment was winning the 1996 National Shire Show and World Congress with Bass. The introduction of the class in the HOYS timetable for 2023 has gained lots of interest from competitors across the length and breadth of the UK, and we are excited for the first qualifier to get underway on 30th April at The South Eastern Shire Horse Association Heavy Horse and Country Show. Speaking to John Anderson a Clydesdale Breeder, who

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