HOYS 2026 day one results: returning champions and first-time winners
Returning champions and first-time winners shared the honours as HOYS 2026 opened, with a veteran victory for 26-year-old Shemika Snip.
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HOYS 2026 international showjumping line-up revealed with six Whitakers among star names
Horse of the Year Show has revealed the international showjumping riders heading to the Andrews Bowen International Arena at HOYS 2026, with 35 combinations set to contest some of the show’s biggest classes. The line-up features a strong mix of established international names and rising British talent, with no fewer than six members of the Whitaker family on the list. John Whitaker will be joined by Robert, William, Jack, George and Joe Whitaker, continuing the family’s long association with top-level showjumping and Horse of the Year Show. Brothers Shane and Trevor Breen are also among those confirmed, alongside Holly Smith,
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From £280,000 racehorse to Burghley champion: Fado Des Bosses secures HOYS ticket
A former £280,000 racehorse who caught the eye of amateur rider Jeanette Stayt while trotting across a field has secured his ticket to the Horse of the Year Show after winning at Defender Burghley. Jeanette and Fado Des Bosses topped more than 20 former racehorses in the SEIB Insurance Brokers Racehorse to Riding Horse class on Sunday 6 September, with only the winner earning qualification for HOYS. “Every-time Frado goes out he is like clockwork! He loves being in the ring and the attention that comes with it. It’s made it even more special as my daughter Alex and granddaughter
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Anya Dewey Clarke makes history with double Hickstead championship win
Eleven-year-old Anya Dewey Clarke created a piece of history at the Agria Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead, becoming the first rider to win both the Pro Ponies UK Winter 128cm Championship and the Pony of the Year BS Winter 138cm Championship in the same year. The talented young rider also became the first competitor to claim the 128cm title three times, completing a remarkable achievement during her final year eligible for the class. Anya produced a brilliant one-two finish in the 128cm championship, with stablemates Kilcreene Snapdragon and Jim filling the top two places. While Jim had won the
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Horse of the Year Show unveils new format for Supreme In-Hand Championship at HOYS 2026
A major format change has been announced for one of showing’s most prestigious titles, as Horse of the Year Show confirms a new structure for The Price Family Supreme In-Hand Championship at HOYS 2026. The update will see all qualified exhibits given the opportunity to compete across both arenas, marking a significant shift aimed at improving visibility, inclusivity and spectator experience at the show. What has changed for 2026 Under the revised format, 20 qualified animals will contest the championship. All exhibits will first undergo pre-judging in the TopSpec Arena before coming together for the final judging and presentation in
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Twenty Years After First Qualifying – Amateur Rider Competes and Wins at Horse of the Year Show
Amateur rider Jane Hemmings and her grey cob, The Boss 2, fought off strong competition to win a national championship at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at the Birmingham NEC on 9th October 2025. The Alfreton-based rider shone under the bright HOYS lights to take the win in the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Cob and Maxi Cob Championship, marking a remarkable comeback two decades after her first qualification. A Dream Twenty Years in the Making Jane’s victory was particularly poignant given her journey to the championship. Speaking after her win, she said: “This is
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Valentine’s Day Present Becomes HOYS Champion: Day Two Results 2025
When Amy Canavan-Smith’s husband bought her a foal as a Valentine’s Day present six years ago, he couldn’t have imagined the stallion would go on to claim Championship glory at Horse of the Year Show 2025. Yet that’s exactly what happened on day two, as Amy and Clonfert Melody’s Boy triumphed in the Jacksons of Yorkshire Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year Championship. From Valentine’s Gift to HOYS Champion The seven-year-old stallion, affectionately known as Dave, won the 143cm section earlier in the day before claiming the overall Championship title. The victory was particularly poignant given Dave’s
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Traditional Cob Bought for Under £100 Wins at Horse of the Year Show
Amateur rider Zoe Clarke and her traditional gypsy cob, Marley VI, fought off strong competition to win a national championship at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at the Birmingham NEC. Zoe from Inverness and Marley shone under the bright HOYS lights on 8th October to take the win in the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Hack Championship. From Cattle Shed to Championship Glory Zoe said: “I couldn’t have asked more of Marley, he thrived off the magical HOYS atmosphere and I am delighted! My mum, Nicola Clarke bought Marley 12 years ago when he was
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Horse of the Year Show Announces Supreme Championship Judges for 2025
The Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) has announced the prestigious judging panel for its most coveted competitions, with two highly respected industry figures set to decide the Supreme Products Supreme Horse of the Year and Supreme Pony of the Year titles in 2025. Distinguished Judging Panel Revealed The 2025 Supreme Championships will be judged by: Lisha Leeman – Kellythorpes Stud Owner Lisha Leeman brings exceptional credentials to the role as owner of the renowned Kellythorpes Stud and a proud Horse of the Year Show sponsor. “With a long-standing reputation for breeding champions across the showing world, Lisha brings a
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Returning competitors qualify in SEIB Search for a Star 2025
The second qualifier of the 2025 running of SEIB Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse took place at tStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on the 25th May. Over 200 competitors came forward amid blustery conditions on the day. The qualifier ran over the 19 SEIB Search for a Star classes offering qualification opportunities for both Horse of the Year Show and Your Horse Live. The Stoneleigh Park SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifying class ran as an amateur only competition. The judging team at Stoneleigh included, Richard Ramsay, Samantha DeCaprio, Nicki Taylor, Louise Gaunt, Jordan Cook and Hannah Horton. Working
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Showing classes shine at a sunny RWHS
Essex-based producer Justine Armstrong celebrated after Jane O’Keeffe’s mannerly gelding, Rosemore Midnight Rendezvous, gave her a Championship win at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Saturday, 4th May 2024. Winning the Small Riding Horse sponsored by Mr and Mrs Phil Swallow in the morning, the combination later went on to stand as Champion. “Apart from on Working Hunters, the last time I had a championship here was in 2002 on a Haflinger pony,” Armstrong-Small recalled, laughing. “But Rendezvous has been Champion on each of his three previous outings this season so we were quietly hopeful.” Danielle Heath, riding Guy Mears’ Times Square
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Hickstead Derby Opens Up Exciting Opportunities for Last-Minute Qualification to Royal International
In a groundbreaking move, all showing classes at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (20-23 June) will serve as qualifiers for the prestigious Agria Royal International Horse Show (23-28 July) for the very first time. This unprecedented decision provides competitors with a final opportunity to secure a qualification for the Royal International, as entries for this esteemed event are now extended for the combinations participating in the Derby Meeting. Lizzie Bunn, Director of Hickstead, explained the rationale behind this decision, stating, “It made more sense for us to offer qualifiers for the Royal International, as many competitors use the Derby
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Suffolk Punch Horse takes 2023 SEIB Search for a Star Championships at YHL
A Suffolk Punch Horse, owned by Stamford based, Andrea Hoskins took the Supreme Champion title in the Supreme SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Your Horse Live Championship on the 11th of November in the main SEIB Arena at Your Horse Live at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Andrea, of The George at Stamford, is an enthusiastic supporter of Suffolk Punch horses and rare breed heavy horses. Her four-year-old, Suffolk Punch mare, Holbeache Scarlet (feature image, credit SMR Photography) won the first ever in-hand Search for a Star Heavy Horse final on the Friday at Your Horse Live and then took
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Homebred Hack on a high in SEIB Search for a Star HOYS Final
A second-generation homebred horse took the amateur showing title in the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Championship at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) on the 6th October. British Warmblood, Bassingfield Dark Secret, and his rider, practising vet and new mother, Jennifer Church executed a foot-perfect final show under the bright lights of the HOYS main arena to take the title. Jennifer said: “I’m thrilled with him! Me and my mum are delighted to have achieved this with a horse we bred ourselves. This is our first proper season showing and Zeus as he is known at
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Henrik Von Eckermann and King Edward reign supreme on Day One
Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2023 – Omaha (USA), by Louise Parkes In the thrilling opening Speed leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2023 in Omaha (USA), the reigning double world champions, Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the amazing King Edward, proved unbeatable once again. Taking full advantage of getting the best in draw, last to go, of the 40 starters from 19 nations to tackle the 13-fence track set by Portuguese course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral, the dynamic duo pinned longtime leaders Britain’s Scott Brash and Hello Jefferson into runner-up spot and Germany’s Daniel Deusser and
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South of England Show to welcome unaffiliated competitors
In yet another exciting move for equestrian sport, the organisers of the South of England Show have announced the 2023 event will host, for the first time in recent history, equine showing and showjumping classes for unaffiliated competitors. Taking place on Friday 9th-Sunday 11th June 2023, the South of England show will host the classes that form part of the qualification for the London International Horse Show (LIHS) new series of showing classes, as well as showjumping qualifiers by the Sunshine Tour Championship. It aims to host a full programme of qualifiers for unaffiliated competitors in a bid to make
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NEW £500 championship and heavy horses for SEIB Search for a Star 2023
Following a bumper season in 2022, the SEIB Search for a Star series is well set for the year ahead. Long known as the premier amateur showing series in the UK, Search for a Star will include a brand new amateur heavy horse in-hand series this year. Further to the success of the Search for a Star Open Veteran Championship last year, the winner of this championship in 2023 will receive a £500 cash prize. New for the 2023 running of the ever-popular SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse series is a new amateur-only competition run by The Showing Register (TSR)
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HOYS Welcome Driven Heavy Horse Championship
HOYS welcome a Championship for Driven Heavy Horses in the Andrews Bowen International Arena for 2023 Heavy horses have been part of Horse of the Year Show’s heritage since its early years, when audiences were presented with a majestic display to music as the heavy horses worked to harrow the main arena. Now in its 74th year, HOYS continues to understand and recognise the significance of supporting the heavy horse as the British heavy breeds continue to feature on the rare and endangered breeds list. This year the show will welcome a Championship for Driven Heavy Horses in the Andrews Bowen International
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Showing is coming home …
New showing series with emphasis on inclusivity continues to gather momentum County and Agricultural Show organisers have responded extremely positively to the November 2022 announcement of a new Showing Series with finals at The London International Horse Show. There have been a significant number of organisers requesting permission to run classes from the series at their shows in 2023. Organisers of the Christmas London Show worked with the British Show Pony Society (BSPS), the British Show Horse Association (BSHA) and the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO), to create a series that consists of 20 different classes, which cover
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New Opportunities Announced for Amateur Competitors Aiming to Compete at HOYS
The Showing Register and Grandstand Group introduce 112 exclusive opportunities for Amateur Competitors Aiming to Compete at HOYS! Interested? Then read on to find out more. Following the announcement that Grandstand Group will be taking forward the management of The Showing Register (TSR), the organisations have been working hard to introduce some exciting opportunities for the amateur and home-produced competitor in the upcoming season. “Together we are pleased to announce that The Showing Register Summer Show, taking place on 15th and 16th July 2023 at Stoneleigh Park, will be made an exclusively amateur and home-produced show featuring a full set
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Brand New Showing Series Announced
Organisers of The London International Horse Show announced an exciting new Showing Series to run in 2023 with finals taking place at the renowned annual Christmas horse show in London in December. The organisers have worked with the British Show Pony Society (BSPS), the British Show Horse Association (BSHA) and ASAO, to create a joint series that consists of 23 different classes which will be held at ASAO member shows including BSHA Rising Star classes for Hunters, Hacks, Cobs, Riding Horses and Show Horses and BSPS classes for Performance Ponies including Coloured Ponies, Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein, Working Sports
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Lead Rein Section A pony takes the SEIB Search for a Star Title
The winner of the inaugural Pony Club SEIB Search for a Star Your Horse Live lead rein final, Thistledown Elpaso and his seven-year-old rider Emily Hiscox took the top title at the SEIB Search for a Star Championship in the main SEIB arena at Your Horse Live on the 12th November. Finn Williamson and Kirsty Wilson’s dark bay mare Port Lou Lou took the in-hand championship title. Champions of all shapes and sizes were crowned across eleven finals at the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Your Horse Live Championship at Your Horse Live at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on Friday
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First-ever Search for a Star Pony Club Championships take place next weekend!
Ponies from across Great Britain to take part in the first ever SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club Championships at Your Horse Live The first ever SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Pony Club Your Horse Live Championships will take place in the main SEIB Arena at Your Horse Live at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on the 11th and 12th November 2022. Each of the four nations of Great Britain are represented in this exciting championship with young riders and their ponies travelling from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales for the big day. The SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club
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2022 SEIB Search for a Star Championship all Set
The SEIB Search for a Star Your Horse Live Championships will take place in the main arena at Your Horse Live at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on the 11th and 12th November 2022. The SEIB Search for a Star Your Horse Live championship is set to be bigger and more exciting than ever this year with a total of eleven championship finals on the Friday of the show. For the first time ever, a Search for a Star Supreme Championship will be held for all the amateur finals winners on the Saturday of Your Horse Live in the main SEIB Arena. Ten
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Minella Rebellion takes the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse HOYS title
SEIB Insurance Brokers Racehorse to Riding Horse championship In what she has described as a ‘bucket list achievement’, Katie Dashwood’s stunning bay ex-racehorse, Minella Rebellion, took the 2021 SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse title at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) on the 6th October, 2021. This was the first appearance for the combination in the popular HOYS final and a first win at the show for Katie after years of campaigning in the Racehorse to Riding Horse classes. By Kings Theatre, the nine-year-old gelding, Minella Rebellion was in training with Nicky Henderson during his racing career. Katie and Reg
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