Horse of the Year Show is thrilled to welcome the Alan Marnie & Family (Meta Lounge Limited and SHB (GB)) Working Hunter of the Year to the show in 2025. Being supported by Alan Marnie and Family alongside their business Meta Lounge Limited, as well as Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain (SHB (GB)), means that this historic class benefits from generous patronage.
The Working Hunter of the Year is an integral part of HOYS history, being first introduced in 1951. Last year’s edition featured a special 75th anniversary fence; ‘See a Stride, 75’. Libby Cooke remained undaunted by the challenge, claiming the title aboard Uisneagh Camus, affectionately known as Bert.
‘I am delighted to be supporting the prestigious Working Hunter of the Year title in support of Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. Having been involved with my own horses competing at HOYS for many years, it’s a real privilege to now give back to an event that has meant so much to me.’ says Alan Marnie of Meta Lounge Limited, ‘As a family, we’re proud to help recognise the incredible talent, dedication, and horsemanship that make HOYS so special.’
A representative of Horse of the Year Show states, ‘We’re grateful for the generosity of Alan Marnie and Family for supporting the Working Hunter of the Year Championship through their business Meta Lounge Limited, alongside Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. This beloved class has been a fan favourite for 74 years, and we are thrilled that it continues to benefit from such positive sponsorship.’
Horse of the Year Show takes place on the 8th – 12th October 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. To stay up-to-date with the latest HOYS news and to be the first to know what’s happening, sign up to our newsletter here: https://hoys.co.uk/newsletter-sign-up/
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For more information on Horse of the Year Show 2025, please contact Horse of the Year Show Press Office, Grandstand Media Ltd. Tel: 02476 858205. Email: press@hoys.co.uk
