A competitor’s guide to the HOYS showing qualifiers – including judges and closing dates

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Do you dream of your very own HOYS centre line moment?

I know first-hand how hard it is to find and keep on top of planning your season, so I’ve collated your need-to-know information for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers in one place.

While the HOYS qualifier shows have been announced, many of the hosts are waiting for their judges and schedules to be confirmed. I’m frequently updating this page with all the new details as they are released, so it can be your one-stop-shop for planning your Horse of the Year Show qualification. Not only will we have the complete list of qualifying fixtures for each class, but we’ll be sharing the confirmed judges and entry closing dates, too, as soon as they become available.

For more information about your HOYS qualifier options, find your class and follow the link straight to the details below.

HOYS qualifiers by group

Coloureds

Coloured Ridden Horse and Pony of the Year sponsored by CHAPS (UK)

Driving

Harness Horse & Pony of the Year

Heavy horses

Horses

In hand

Natives

Plaited ponies

Veterans

Veteran Horse Society Ridden Veteran Horse of the Year

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