Winning Pony Club Musical Ride Team to Perform at Horse of the Year Show 2026 

Horse of the Year Show is delighted to announce that the winning team of The Agria Musical Ride at the Pony Club National Championships will earn the opportunity to perform their Championship-winning routine at HOYS 2026.  

This exciting invitation will see the victorious team take to the iconic Andrews Bowen International Arena on Friday, 10^th October 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, giving them the chance to perform on one of the sport’s most prestigious stages.  

The Pony Club Musical Rides teams are made up of six to twelve Pony Club members of any age, who work together to create a choreographed display set to music of their choice, showcasing precision, creativity and exceptional teamwork.   

With a coveted Horse of the Year Show appearance now at stake, spectators can expect an unforgettable spectacle at The Pony Club National Championships on Saturday, 22^nd August 2026 at Offchurch Bury, as teams bring energy, colour and creativity to the arena in pursuit of the title.  

Promising a celebration of teamwork, dedication and horsemanship, the Musical Ride performance is set to be a highlight on Friday at HOYS and one you won’t want to miss.  

Emma Williams, Horse of the Year Show Event Director, commented, “We are delighted to welcome the winning team from The Pony Club National Championships to the HOYS 2026 programme. Pony Club Musical Rides are always a crowd favourite and perfectly embody the teamwork, dedication and community spirit that sit at the heart of The Pony Club, as well as the commitment to young riders that Horse of the Year Show champions.”  

Helen Griffiths, Dressage Chairman, said: “To see our Pony Club Musical Ride champions earn the opportunity to perform at HOYS 2026 is incredibly exciting and a real testament to the dedication, teamwork and talent of everyone involved. We’re thrilled that this talented team will have the chance to perform on such a prestigious stage in front of the wider equestrian community” 

The countdown is now on to see which team will claim their sought-after spot at Horse of the Year Show 2026.  

Horse of the Year Show takes place from 7^{th –} 11^th October. To ensure the best seat in the house, purchase your tickets here.

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For more information on Horse of the Year Show 2026, please contact Horse of the Year Show Press Office, Grandstand Media Ltd. Tel: 02476 858205. Email: press@hoys.co.uk .

Image: East Cheshire Brand of the Pony Club Musical Ride in 2019. Image by 1st Class Images