Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. This class is open to mares and geldings, four years old and over, to be registered in, and complying with the showing requirements of, the main body of their respective stud books. Partbreds are not eligible to compete.
Will hoys go ahead? We are delighted to announce that Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2021 is on sale now. Following the recent Government announcements, we have decided to go ahead with the planning of another fantastic HOYS, and the event will return to the NEC Birmingham from 6th-10th October 2021, with a ticketed audience.
Then, How much do you win at HOYS? Riders from 12 nations will be vying for almost £79,000 in prize-money in the show jumping classes at this year’s Horse of the Year Show (2-7 October), where Britain’s best riders will be fending off considerable opposition.
How high are the jumps at HOYS? British Showjumping members competing in classes between 85cm-1.10m and 1.10m-1.30m have the opportunity to compete in the prestigious Horse of The Year Show arena.
FAQ
What age is first ridden?
Ponies in First Ridden classes must: Be 4 years old or older.
Will Horse of the year 2021 go ahead? Thank you so much for your patience and enduring goodwill whilst we worked through all possible scenarios for Land Rover Horse of the Year 2021 during NZ’s ever-changing Covid19 situation.
Can I take food into Horse of the Year Show? Guests shall not bring their own food or drink into the hotel for consumption at the hotel.
How many people go to the Horse of the Year Show? Having celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2018, today’s Show welcomes 1,600 horses and ponies, 1,500 competitors and 60,000 spectators.
What is the Horse of the Year Show?
Horse of the Year Show features the finals of the most prestigious National show jumping championships. It also runs a full programme of International classes, four of which carry Longines World Ranking Points.
Is Olympia on this year? The Show, which will feature all the festive equestrian excitement of previous events, will run across five days from 16 – 20 December 2021. The announcement follows news that the Show will move to ExCeL London for 2021 due to ongoing building work at the Olympia Halls.
What is a working hunter horse?
A working hunter can be a mare, gelding or stallion four-years-old or over (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail or a stallion disc displayed.)
How big is a small hunter? The small hunter must look like a « miniature middleweight ». The maximum height is 15.2 hands (62 inches, 157 cm), and small hunters should have relatively short legs with a deep body.
What height is a small hack?
Conformation and breeding
Show hacks in the UK are divided into two height classes – small hacks are 148 to 154 cm and large hacks are 154 to 160 cm.
Do you have to canter in first ridden?
First Ridden Ponies are not to be cantered on the circle. The rider may carry a whip or cane of length not exceeding 75cms. No spurs are allowed in his class. Cantering is permitted in the workout but it is not expected that a First Ridden would canter a figure of eight.
What’s a lead rein pony? As descibed. A Show lead rein pony, is a pony not exceeding 12hh suitable to carry a young child ( can’t remember the child’s age limit) whilst being led on a rein fastened to the noseband.
What does 2nd pony mean? A second or non novice pony is one that is usually a good pony club sort, can jump well etc. May have some vices or be strong (not snaffle mouthed etc) or just a bit spirited. Or just a pony that is happier competing or fun rides etc than plodding round on a lead rein.
Has Hoy 2021 been Cancelled?
Land Rover Horse of the Year organisers have cancelled the 2021 event after 48 hours of discussions left them realising they wouldn’t be able to clear the hurdles put up by Covid uncertainty.
Is horse of the year 2022 still on? Will come back bigger and better than ever Land Rover Horse of the Year 2022 Live Stream, Sadly Land Rover Horse of the Year 2021 has been cancelled.
Has Hoy 2022 been Cancelled?
Once again, the Covid-19 impact has delivered another blow to the New Zealand event industry, with Land Rover Horse of the Year 2022 forced to cancel for the second year in a row.
Is Horse of the Year 2021 Cancelled? We can confirm, with great regret, that we have had no alternative but to announce the cancellation of Horse of the Year Show 2020 due to the ongoing impact of coronavirus outbreak. We look forward to staging the 72nd edition of the event from Wednesday 6th – Sunday 10th October 2021, at the NEC Birmingham.
Are dogs allowed at the Horse of the Year Show?
All levels of the NEC and the Resorts World Arena are accessible to wheelchair users via ramps or lifts. The Piazza main entrance has automatic doors. Tactile signage is fitted in or by the majority of lifts and public areas. Assistance dogs are welcome at the NEC.
Where is hoys being held? Horse of the Year Show | the NEC, Birmingham.
