Every rider who qualifies for Horse of the Year Show has a story worth telling. The early mornings, the setbacks, breakthroughs and the partnership with your horse that made it possible.
We want to hear yours!
A nationwide celebration of the journeys behind HOYS tickets – spotlighting the passion, personality, and dedication of horse and rider partnerships across the UK.
Whether it’s your first time qualifying or a long-awaited return, your story matters.
We’ve made it as easy as possible to enter this year:
Stories will be shared throughout the season. The entries close on 15th September, with a public vote to decide the winner and runners-up, once the entries have closed.
🏆 Winner
🥈 Two Runners-Up
#MyHOYSJourney and tag us in any social media posts.
We can’t wait to hear yours.
Horse of the Year Show Qualifying Story 💜 “The pony that does it all… One minute riding around a busy county show, the next teaching the girls’ dad to do his up-downs. Dolly was originally bought as a happy hacker for Clara to gain confidence on after a nasty fall.
Horse of the Year Show Qualifying Story 💜 “We have qualified for the SEIB Search for a Star Traditional Cob. It will be our first time riding at HOYS although I have been coming to HOYS for many many years as a spectator. “Our story isn’t out of the ordinary
Horse of the Year Show Qualifying Story 💜 “I bought Bella, a Green 13’2 Traditional Gypsey Cob for my daughter Freya Jean on her 5th birthday…everyone thought I was mad 😆 “Bella has been the best £1500 I have ever spent. Freya and Bella showing achievements include… a place at
Horse of the Year Show Qualifying Story 💜 “Myself and snippy, who’s 26 qualified at Royal Bath & West for the Veteran ridden final. “We nearly lost snippy back last year, she recovered but then damaged her cheek ligament in the field a few weeks later, meaning total box rest
Horse of the Year Show Qualifying Story 💜 “Harry was a starved and beaten cruelty case from Ireland, he was bought by a dealer from Cheshire and brought to England at the end of 2018, where he was conditioned broken and sold. “After tracing the lady who bought him from
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