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 wealth of experience and knowledge to this celebrated role,” according to the official announcement.
Her extensive background in breeding champions across multiple showing disciplines makes her an ideal choice for evaluating the very best horses and ponies competing at HOYS.
Iain Graham – British Showjumping Chief Executive
Iain Graham’s appointment reflects his standing as “a widely respected leader in the equestrian community” who “has dedicated his career to supporting riders, horses, and the continued growth of the sport at every level.”
His diverse equestrian background includes:
- Current Chief Executive of British Showjumping
- Former Technical Advisor to British Eventing (BE)
- Former BE Regional Director for Scotland and the North of England
- Personal background in eventing
This breadth of experience across multiple disciplines ensures he “brings a depth of knowledge from the equestrian industry” to the Supreme Championships.
The Prestige of Supreme Championships
The Supreme Products Supreme Horse and Supreme Pony Championships represent the pinnacle of equestrian excellence at HOYS. Taking place on the Sunday evening of the week-long event, these championships are widely regarded as “a highlight of the week-long event.”
The appointment of such distinguished judges “reflects the prestige and tradition associated with these coveted titles,” demonstrating HOYS’ commitment to maintaining the highest standards in equestrian competition.
Industry Recognition
Both judges “embody the passion, dedication, and expertise that make HOYS a true celebration of equestrian sport,” bringing together decades of combined experience from breeding, competition management, and sport development.
The selection of Lisha Leeman and Iain Graham ensures that the 2025 Supreme Championships will be judged by individuals who understand excellence across all aspects of the equestrian world, from breeding and showing to sport administration and development.
Looking Ahead to HOYS 2025
With such respected figures at the helm of the Supreme Championships, competitors can expect fair, knowledgeable judging that truly recognises equestrian excellence. The announcement sets high expectations for what promises to be another memorable Horse of the Year Show.
The Supreme Products Supreme Horse of the Year and Supreme Pony of the Year titles continue to represent “the very best of equestrian excellence,” and with Lisha Leeman and Iain Graham as judges, the 2025 championships are set to uphold this prestigious tradition.
