Horse of the Year Show is thrilled to welcome The de la Hey Family as new sponsors of the Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship for HOYS 2026 – A championship that celebrated versatility.  Samantha de la Hey said: “Having been lucky enough to compete at HOYS for over ten years, the show has given our family many happy memories. We’re pleased to be supporting it for the first time and to play a small part in an occasion that means so much to so many people.”  Grandstand Media, organisers of the Horse of the Year Show, said: “We are delighted that The de la Hey Family have taken up sponsorship with us by supporting the Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year

The dates for Horse of the Year Show 2026 showing qualifiers have now been confirmed, with an extensive programme running from April through to September 2026.  With over 1000 qualifiers across 31 Showing Championships, including the newly announced Veteran Horse Society Veteran of the Year Championship qualifiers, there has never been a better time to start planning your journey to HOYS and your opportunity to ride under the spotlight in the renowned Arena of Dreams.  Qualifiers will be staged at venues throughout England, Wales and Scotland, with one fixture each in Northern Ireland and Ireland.  The qualifier calendar offers something for everyone, ranging from prestigious county shows such as the The Royal Cheshire County Show, Royal