Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, is delighted to announce that former breeders Julia and David Topham Barnes will sponsor two of its Championships this year. Continuing their sponsorship of the Hack of the Year for the fourth year running, they will also sponsor the Show Hunter Pony of the Year for the first time. Both Championships will take place in the Andrews Bowen International Arena at Birmingham’s NEC.

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), “The World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, is delighted to announce that TopSpec, the UK’s leading supplier of Horse Feed Balancers, will once again be sponsoring the prestigious Show Hunter of the Year Championship on Wednesday 3rd October at this year’s show.

After extensive research and consideration, Horse of the Year Show, the “World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, will be running eight stand alone qualifiers for New Forest Ponies, split away from the Connemaras, against who they usually compete. In addition, new height divisions for Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Classes will be introduced. Both of these [...]

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is pleased to announce that the winner of the SEIB Racehorse To Riding Horse class will go forward to contest the Supreme Horse of the Year Championship at this year’s show.
The Racehorse To Riding Horse class has grown immensely in popularity since its first appearance at HOYS several years [...]

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), the “World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, is delighted to announce that E.S. Photography will be the official photographer at this year’s show, which runs from 3rd- 7th October 2012 at Birmingham’s NEC.
E.S. Photography is a family-run company specialising in equestrian events. They have had many years of experience riding [...]

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is delighted to announce that West Yorkshire-based Matchmakers, who own some of the best-known brands in the equine industry, are set to continue their successful association with the show until 2015.

Matchmakers have generously supported the show since 2004, sponsoring the Showing Arena at HOYS and becoming the Official Rug [...]

If you are planning on treating that special horse-mad friend or relative in your life this Easter, then Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) may just have the perfect gift courtesy of two specially-themed packages available when purchasing tickets for this year’s show. The Easter bundles, which include a ticket confirmation letter, can simply be [...]

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) has a treat in store for its Mountain & Moorland enthusiasts with a specially-tailored M&M Spectacular Package.  The package includes a two-day price band A ticket for the Wednesday and Thursday performances of the show, in addition to a stay in the nearby Arden Hotel and Leisure Club.
This unique [...]

Horse of the Year Show has launched an exciting new way for fans to interact with each other and the show during 2012:  the HOYS Globetrotter Tour.
HOYS fans travel far and wide to compete or witness stunning equine action and breathtaking displays every October at the NEC, Birmingham. However, this year, the show is encouraging [...]

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is pleased to announce that the showing qualifiers for this year’s show are now available on the HOYS website. The full list can be viewed here.
The 2012 show will take place in the LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC from Wednesday 3rd October – Sunday 7th October and will host [...]