Shopping

The UK's biggest indoor equestrian event boasts a line-up of first-class entertainment and a shopping experience to match.

Visitors to Horse of the Year Show can enjoy a fantastic shopping experience whichever performance they choose to attend. With a huge variety of goods and services on sale among the 250 exhibitors, there is something for everyone and unlimited choice for you and your horse! A very comfortable shopping experience awaits visitors who will benefit from the improved show layout including, wider shopping aisles and the extensive range of visitor attractions on offer. Added Retail Village attractions include a variety of catering facilities, Rider Signings with top competitors such as the Whitakers (Ellen, Robert, William, John and Michael, George and Louise), Tim Stockdale, Ben Maher and Geoff Billington.

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Opening Times

The Retail Village opens at 9am every day - Closing times will vary throughout the Show days.

All day shopping at HOYS

Visitors who wish to make the most out of the vast shopping facilities at HOYS can add another day to their visit with a Shopping Only ticket, available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Shopping Only tickets allow visitors access to the Retail Village, to shop at their leisure without missing any of the action in the ring!

On Saturday and Sunday, both daytime and evening ticket holders may access the Retail Village all day.

Collections

For large bulky purchases there will be a collection point within the Show. Once an item is purchased it may be deposited at the Collection Point (for a £1.50 fee) in exchange for a collection ticket and retrieved at the end of the performance thus enabling visitors to enjoy a more hassle free shopping experience.

Pushchair Parks

Complimentary Pushchair Parks are provided whilst children are watching the Show from their seats (Pushchairs may not be stored in the seating block entrances). Locations will be advised upon entry to the show.

Official merchandise

Horse of the Year Show official merchandise is on sale at www.hoys-shop.co.uk. This year you will be able to buy our brand new book, 'Under the Spotlight' by Gillian Newsum. This tribute to Horse of the Year Show brings together the personalities, the horses, the fun, the drama, the trials and tribulations, both behind the scenes and in the ring. Some of the most memorable moments from the last sixty-plus years are to be found here, along with a fabulous collection of images, old and new, bringing the story of the show to life.

All profits from the book will be donated to Cancer Research UK.

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Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464) and in Scotland (SC014666).

Rider Signings

Rider signings take place every day in the Retail Village (Hall 1 near the Simulator) and will be announced during the day. Times are as follows (but are subject to change):

Wednesday	4.45pm
Thursday	5.15pm
Friday	4.30pm
Saturday	5.30pm
Sunday	5.15pm