Exhibitor Information for Horse of the Year Show

• HOYS 2011 experienced capacity crowds throughout the event and has been deemed a huge success by the exhibitors. HOYS 2012 expects 60,000 spectators to visit the Retail Village over the five days. All visitors will enjoy a comfortable shopping experience and benefit from the improved show layout, wide shopping aisles and the huge range of visitor attractions on offer.

  The HOYS Retail Village is situated directly between the Caldene Arena and the Andrews Bowen International Arena, thus ensuring increased footfall, and providing a more convenient location for both shoppers and exhibitors.

An artist's impression of the show layout.

Trade stand space at HOYS is highly sort after so do not hesitate to contact our Exhibitions Department for details regarding the 2012 show. The LG Arena has now been completely refurbished, improving visitor experience and caters for 60,000 people over the five days.

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Highlights of visitor comments to the Diamond Jubilee Horse of the Year Show

• The UK's biggest indoor equestrian extravaganza attracting sell-out crowds of over 58,000 visitors over five days.
• Retail Village spend in excess of £6 million calculated from the findings of a Birmingham City Council - commissioned economic impact survey.
• As a major component of HOYS, the Retail Village offers exhibitors a lucrative commercial opportunity and direct access to thousands of equestrian enthusiasts spending on average £100 - £300 per head.
• Daily rider signings held in the Retail Village attracting equine enthusiasts.
• A dedicated main entrance welcoming all visitors directly off the NEC Piazza.
• For visitors purchasing bulky items, a collection and drop-off point is available to ensure a hassle-free shopping experience.
• The constantly-increasing profile of the event is leading to a high demand for trade stand space.

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• A first-class multi-faced equestrian spectacular.
• An ergonomically-designed layout ensuring maximum exposure and wider carpeted aisles for a more comfortable shopping experience.
• Uninterrupted, all-day shopping.
• Secure parking available for vehicles, a free re-stocking vehicle pass and dedicated facilities.
• Exhibitors' lounge reserved exclusively for you.
• Complimentary website link on the official show website with approx 250,000 unique visitors.
• Complimentary 50-word entry in the official show programme.
  
  Please follow these links to download 2012 Exhibitor information: