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6 keys to breeding HOYS superstar ponies, according to history-making Heniarth Stud
26/09/2025

6 keys to breeding HOYS superstar ponies, according to history-making Heniarth Stud

Heniarth Stud made history this year with three ponies qualified for the supreme in-hand championship at HOYS. Here’s how they built their breeding empire

The dedication, joy and magic of HOYS to be shown on free-to-view television
25/09/2025

The dedication, joy and magic of HOYS to be shown on free-to-view television

Highlights of the 2025 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) will be broadcast on free-to-view television thanks to Channel 4. HOYS organiser Grandstand said today (25 September) it was “thrilled” to confirm that the channel is on board to “capture the magic, emotion, and high-stakes competitions of o...

‘We must balance etiquette with safety in the ring,’ says top show horse producer Katie Jerram-Hunnable
20/09/2025

‘We must balance etiquette with safety in the ring,’ says top show horse producer Katie Jerram-Hunnable

In her exclusive Horse & Hound column, leading show horse producer Katie Jerram-Hunnable has her say on the hunter championships, manners and more

‘Passion, dedication and expertise’ as 2025 HOYS supreme judges confirmed
16/09/2025

‘Passion, dedication and expertise’ as 2025 HOYS supreme judges confirmed

The HOYS 2025 supreme judges have "passion, dedication and expertise", the show's organisers have confirmed

‘I want everything to look easy and effortless’: meet 2025 HOYS judge David Bennett
13/09/2025

‘I want everything to look easy and effortless’: meet 2025 HOYS judge David Bennett

2025 HOYS judge David Bennett gives insight into his background in showing, and what he’ll be looking for in the ring as he assesses competitors.

‘Is showing plaited ponies spiralling into decline?’ Stuart Hollings ponders the way forward as M&Ms continue to prosper
05/09/2025

‘Is showing plaited ponies spiralling into decline?’ Stuart Hollings ponders the way forward as M&Ms continue to prosper

Well-known and respected judge and former producer of numerous top ponies Stuart Hollings reflects on the value of using marks in the show ring

With the last few HOYS qualifiers just around the corner and a whole host of amateur-only qualifications up for grabs at...
03/09/2025

With the last few HOYS qualifiers just around the corner and a whole host of amateur-only qualifications up for grabs at TSR this weekend, now’s the time to nail your show. For expert tips, follow the link in comments. Good luck!

From the dinky supreme to the majestic Clydesdale: meet eight stunning showing champions at Scone Palace
31/08/2025

From the dinky supreme to the majestic Clydesdale: meet eight stunning showing champions at Scone Palace

From the section A who stood supreme to the HOYS heavy horse qualifier, meet eight stunning showing champions at Scone Palace

‘I didn’t recognise him at first!’ friends conspire to surprise owner with stallion grading
30/08/2025

‘I didn’t recognise him at first!’ friends conspire to surprise owner with stallion grading

Prolific show stallion Boston achieved elite status at the Coloured Horse and Pony Society (CHAPS) championships in a surprise grading

‘He was happy all day, with his ears pricked throughout.’: Grand National runner takes showing win at Scone Palace
23/08/2025

‘He was happy all day, with his ears pricked throughout.’: Grand National runner takes showing win at Scone Palace

A former Grand National runner and Cheltenham Festival winner is excelling in his new showing career – picking up a win at the first Scone Palace International Horse Trials. Ronnie Bartlett’s Stattler and Beth Clark won the Tattersalls Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) amateur ridden show horse qua...

Gill Thompson: ‘How many young riders on 128cms can hold their own in HOYS mixed height show pony qualifiers?’
22/08/2025

Gill Thompson: ‘How many young riders on 128cms can hold their own in HOYS mixed height show pony qualifiers?’

Top showing producer Gill Thompson asks: ‘How many young riders on 128cms can hold their own in HOYS mixed height show pony qualifiers?’

Show Horse of the Year 2025
21/08/2025

Show Horse of the Year 2025

The Horse & Hound Awards, in partnership with NAF and Agria, are celebrating their 10th anniversary and nominations for all awards are now open

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