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 💜 “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 💜 “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
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
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