Horse of the Year Show

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 ago. Last year featured a poignant victory for former point-to-point jockey Katie Jerram and the ex-Brian Smart-trained Night Prayers. The class will take place in the Caldene Arena on Friday 5^th October, with the Champion stepping forward to battle it out for the prestigious Supreme of the Year title on Sunday evening.

Helena Pettit, Managing Director of Grandstand Media Ltd, commented: “The retraining of racehorses to riding horses has dramatically improved over the past few years and the type of animal now coming forward for competition is of a quality a show like Horse of the Year Show cannot ignore.  Grandstand is supportive of all the efforts to give former racehorses a new life and career, which is reflected in our decision to make them part of the Supreme Championship.”

Nicolina MacKenzie, Marketing Manager at South Essex Insurance Brokers, added: “It is so exciting to see the recognition ex-racehorses are now getting.  This move for the Racehorse to Riding Horse Champion to be included in the Supreme proves that they are taken seriously as show horses and is testament to the success that can be achieved with an ex-racehorse.  Several of our past Racehorse to Riding Horse Champions have gone on to compete with great success in open classes and it is fitting that the Racehorse Champion now has this extra opportunity to excel”.

The 2012 Horse of the Year Show will take place from 3^rd – 7^th October in the LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC and will host the finals of the most highly-regarded national showing and show jumping championships. It will also host international show jumping, featuring stars from across the globe, and an exciting line-up of entertainment to be announced very soon. Visitors are advised to book their tickets early to avoid disappointment, particularly as some performances sell out rapidly year on year.

To book online and keep up with the latest show news, by subscribing to the HOYS newsletter, visit www.hoys.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0844 581 8282. For hospitality and hotel bookings, exhibition sales or general enquiries please call 01582 711 411.

With Easter fast approaching, Horse of the Year Show has the perfect gift for that horse-mad friend or relative in the shape of a limited edition milk chocolate Easter Egg, which is now available to buy from the online HOYS Shop.

The eggs come in a lavish purple and gold box branded with the HOYS logo and can be purchased for only £8.50, including postage and packaging, and will be available while stocks last.

Customers also have the chance to get their hands on a special ‘globetrotting’ gift, which includes a limited edition egg along with a HOYS the Horse toy. If fans register their horse toys and sign up as a ‘groom’ on the HOYS Globetrotter tour via the website, they have the chance of winning monthly prizes and VIP Hospitality to this year’s show. For only £18.50, including postage and packaging, they could be planning their future journeys and adventures while savouring their HOYS Easter egg!

Don’t forget that packages are also available to purchase as a ticket supplement on the Ticket Factory website, where they are available for the discounted prices of £6.50 and £16.50 respectively, again inclusive of postage and packaging.

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 3^rd- 7^th 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 and working with horses professionally and have gone on to couple this passion with a love for photography.  They have been involved with on-site event photography since the late-80s and are the official on-site photographers at such events as Royal Windsor Horse Show and Great Yorkshire Show. They have also covered numerous other events, including Bramham International Horse Trials and the BEDE series of International Horse Trials. E.S. Photography offers a range of quality prints on the day, over the phone or through the website.

Matt Baldock, who runs E.S. Photography with his wife, Sarah, commented: “Sarah and I are delighted to provide the on-site photography at the Horse of the Year Show. It is a great honour and a fantastic opportunity. After all, it’s the pinnacle of the equestrian calendar and something we are excited to be a part of.”

Helena Pettit, Managing Director of Grandstand Media Ltd, commented: “We are extremely pleased to welcome E.S. Photography on board as our official photographers for 2012. Capturing all the exciting, captivating and sometimes nail-biting moments throughout the show is no easy task. However, Matt, Sarah and the rest of their team have a wealth of equestrian knowledge and photography experience and will deliver a fantastic service.”

The 2012 Horse of the Year Show will take place in the LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC and will host the finals of the most highly regarded national showing and show jumping championships. It will also host international show jumping, featuring stars from across the globe, and an exciting line-up of entertainment to be announced very soon. Visitors are advised to book their tickets early to avoid disappointment, particularly as some performances sell out rapidly year on year.

To book online and keep up with the latest show news, by subscribing to the HOYS newsletter, visit www.hoys.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0844 581 8282. For hospitality and hotel bookings, exhibition sales or general enquiries please call 01582 711 411.

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 Supplier under their Caldene and Masta banners, respectively. With their branding and input, they have helped to make the Caldene Arena the fabulous space and integral part of the show that it is today.

Richard Lawrence, Sales and Marketing Director of Matchmakers, commented: “Over the years we have listened to the many visitors talking about the Caldene Arena in such glowing terms and praising the exciting atmosphere it has all of its own. Therefore, we are thrilled to have signed a new agreement to continue our association with the Arena until 2015. HOYS is truly incredible and we are committed to supporting the show and its success in the future.”

Helena Pettit, Managing Director of Grandstand Media Ltd, added: “We are delighted that Matchmakers have extended their sponsorship of Horse of the Year Show by a further three years.  They have been great supporters of the show and equestrianism for many years, and we are thrilled that we are building on our relationship and continuing to work with them.  The industry requires sponsors like Matchmakers that help to make the difference.  Longevity is key for win-win partnerships and we look forward to a further three-year successful partnership with Matchmakers.”

The 2012 Horse of the Year Show will take place from 3^rd – 7^th October in the LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC and will host the finals of the most highly regarded national showing and show jumping championships. It will also host international show jumping, featuring stars from across the globe, and an exciting line-up of entertainment to be announced very soon. Visitors are advised to book their tickets early to avoid disappointment, particularly as some performances sell out rapidly year on year.

To book online and keep up with the latest show news, by subscribing to the HOYS newsletter, visit www.hoys.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0844 581 8282. For hospitality and hotel bookings, exhibition sales or general enquiries please call 01582 711 411.

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 added as an extra when ordering on the Ticket Factory website (www.ticketfactory.co.uk).

For only £6.50, including postage and packaging, HOYS fans can supplement their ticket order with a limited edition milk chocolate Easter egg. The eggs come in a lavish purple and gold box branded with the HOYS logo and will be available via the Ticket Factory site while stocks last.

The second option is a must for anyone planning to go ‘globetrotting’ over the Easter holidays and includes a limited edition egg along with a HOYS the Horse toy. If fans register their horse toys and sign up as a ‘groom’ on the HOYS Globetrotter tour via the website (www.hoysglobetrotter.co.uk), they have the chance of winning monthly prizes and VIP Hospitality to this year’s show. For only £16.50, including postage and packaging, they could be planning their future journeys and adventures while savouring their limited edition HOYS Easter egg!

Both special Easter packages are available to purchase for anyone booking tickets from Thursday 1^st March, though it is advised to take advantage of these great offers early, as they will only be available while stocks last.

This year’s Horse of the Year Show, held in the LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC from Wednesday 3^rd October to Sunday 7^th October, promises to be another exceptional not-to-be-missed event. The equine extravaganza will host the finals of the most highly-regarded national showing and show jumping championships, international show jumping, featuring stars from across the globe, and an exciting line-up of entertainment to be announced very soon.

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.ticketfactory.co.uk or phone the Box Office on 0844 581 8282.

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 deal offers visitors the chance to see the very best of the UK’s Mountain & Moorland breeds coming forward to take individual class titles on Wednesday, 3^rd October. It culminates with the crowning of the M&M Supreme Pony of the Year under the spotlight in the Andrews Bowen International Arena during Thursday evening’s performance.  For only £260  – based on two people sharing with breakfast, parking and use of the hotel’s leisure club facilities included – this amazing offer gives M&M fans the chance to follow their favourite breed from start to finish as they make history at the “World’s Most Famous Horse Show”. Each package is subject to a £3.20 booking fee and ordering  early is strongly recommended, as there are only a limited number available. For more information on the M&M Spectacular, call the HOYS team on 01582 711411 or visit the HOYS website.

This year’s Horse of the Year Show, held in the LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC, promises to be another exceptional not-to-be-missed event. The equine extravaganza will host the finals of the most highly-regarded national showing and show jumping championships, international show jumping, featuring stars from across the globe, and an exciting line-up of entertainment to be announced very soon.

For more information and to book standard tickets, visit www.ticketfactory.co.uk or phone the Box Office on 0844 581 8282.

Calling all budding photographers and photography students!

Horse of the Year Show is looking for an enthusiastic work experience assistant to aid the official press photographer at the show. The position will involve picture captioning, filing and uploading, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to increase their own portfolio by photographing events happening on site. Accommodation and food will be provided.

To be in with a chance of landing this great opportunity to work in the busy press office at the “World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, simply submit up to three of your best pictures to press@hoys.co.uk with the subject ‘Photography Assistant’ by 5pm on Friday, 25^th May.

One of those entering the best portfolios, judged by the HOYS team and official press photographer, could be gaining valuable experience and expert tips at the equine extravaganza in October. You must be 18 years old or over on the first day of this year’s Horse of the Year Show to be considered. Good luck!

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) has teamed up with Cheltenham Racecourse to provide the exciting opportunity of attending two of the country’s most prestigious equestrian events in 2012. Fans wanting to take advantage of this unique offer have until Wednesday 29th February to book via the Ticket Factory website.

Customers can purchase a ticket for Ladies’ Day at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday 14^th March and a Gold ticket for the opening day of HOYS on Wednesday 3^rd October. For only £70.50, equestrian fans could be savouring first-rate racing at the home of National Hunt racing in the spring before witnessing compelling action and dazzling displays at the ‘World’s most famous horse show’ in the autumn. The price not only includes a Tattersalls ticket for Cheltenham and a Gold B band ticket for the show, but also a complimentary racecard and programme, resulting in a saving of £17!

Tickets will be mailed out prior to the individual event and customers will receive a voucher to be exchanged on the day of the event for a Cheltenham racecard and a HOYS programme.

Wednesday at the Cheltenham Festival provides you with the opportunity to have some fun with the Ladies’ Day fashion awards. The serious action takes place on the track, howev

er, with a fantastic seven race card featuring the sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase. The sight of the best two-mile chasers going head-to-head around the famous Cheltenham circuit is, for many people, the highlight of the Festival. Last season, Ireland’s Sizing Europe was a brilliant winner, beating the 2010 champion, Big Zeb.

The 2012 Horse of the Year Show returns to the LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC and promises to be another exceptional event not to be missed. The equine extravaganza will host the finals of the most highly regarded national showing and show jumping championships, international show jumping, featuring stars from across the globe, and an exciting line-up of entertainment to be announced very soon.

For more information and to book tickets for this special package, visit the Ticket Factory website or phone the Box Office on 0844 581 8282.

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 fans to share their journey leading up to the big event, whether they are a competitor chasing the qualifiers or a keen spectator making the annual pilgrimage.

The HOYS Globetrotter Tour is a unique way for competitors and fans of the show to share their experiences as they prepare for this year’s equestrian extravaganza. After securing a limited edition ‘HOYS the Horse’ toy from the HOYS Shop, fans can sign up to become a ‘groom’ via a simple registration process on the Globetrotter website.

Once this has been completed, grooms can record their daily life, travels, challenges and celebrations by taking a picture of their charge and uploading it onto the site. Grooms will be able to see where other ‘horses’ have had their adventures, get inspiration for their next trip and even update their HOYS the Horse’s own characteristics.

HOYS will be offering monthly prizes for the most interestingly-campaigned and well-travelled ‘Trotter of the Month’, while the groom deemed to have been most inspired and interactive overall with the voyage of their ‘horse’ will win VIP hospitality for four people at this year’s show, along with a backstage tour and course walk.  There will be lots of surprises along the way and more opportunities for HOYS the Horse grooms to get involved.

To get hold of a limited edition HOYS the Horse, click here.

To register to become a groom on the HOYS Globetrotter tour, click here.

The 2012 Horse of the Year Show will take place in the LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC and will host the finals of the most highly regarded national showing and show jumping championships. It will also host international show jumping, featuring stars from across the globe, and an exciting line-up of entertainment to be announced very soon. Visitors are advised to book their tickets early to avoid disappointment, particularly as some performances sell out rapidly year on year.

To book online and keep up with the latest show news, by subscribing to the HOYS newsletter, visit www.hoys.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0844 581 8282. For hospitality and hotel bookings, exhibition sales or general enquiries please call 01582 711 411.

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 3^rd October – Sunday 7^th October and will host the finals of the most highly regarded national showing and show jumping championships. It will also host international show jumping, featuring stars from across the globe, and an exciting line-up of entertainment to be announced very soon. Visitors to the ‘World’s most famous horse show’ are advised to book their tickets early to avoid disappointment, particularly as some performances sell out rapidly year on year.

To book online and keep up with the latest show news, by subscribing to the HOYS newsletter, visit www.hoys.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0844 581 8282. For hospitality and hotel bookings, exhibition sales or general enquiries please call 01582 711 411.