2022 Horse of the Year Show showing judges announced
Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) organiser Grandstand Media has confirmed the 2022 HOYS judges. The dates for the prestigious show are yet to be confirmed.
The 2022 HOYS showing judges are:
Cob of the Year: Alan Mickleburgh (conformation) and Richard Telford (ride/show)Coloured Horse and Pony of the Year: Gillian Wright and Sue-Helen ShuttleworthHack of the Year: Jennie Loriston-Clarke MBE and Nancy GraylenHarness Champion of the Year: TBCIntermediate Show Hunter of the Year: Joanne Griffin and Barbara WhiteIntermediate Show Riding Type of the Year: Joanne Griffin and Barbara WhiteJunior M&M Ridden Pony of the Year: Jennie Loriston-Clarke MBE and Jocelyn PriceLadies’ Side Saddle Horse of the Year: Kathy Atkin Bowdler and Michaela BowlingLead Rein Pony of Hunter Type of the Year: Jennie Loriston-Clarke MBEM&M Mini Pony of the Year: Caroline NelsonM&M Ridden Pony of the Year: Joanna Jack and Marie-Claire NimmoM&M Working Hunter Pony of the Year: Jocelyn Price and Barbara McGrathMaxi Cob of the Year: Alan Mickleburgh and Richard TelfordMini Show Pony of the Year: Richard MillerMiniature Horse of the Year: Alan MickleburghRacehorse to Riding Horse of the Year: TBCRidden Partbred Pony of the Year: Jocelyn Price and Richard MillerRidden Purebred Arab of the Year: Mary Bancroft and Michaela BowlingRiding Horse of the Year: Caroline Nelson and Lucinda SelettoShire Horse of the Year: Mike HorlerShow Hunter of the Year: Wendy Phipps and Lucy KillingbeckShow Hunter Pony of the Year: Paula McCarthy and Debbie Monaghan-BentleySmall Show Hunter of the Year: Rosemary Morris and Nicholas CollinsSupreme In-Hand Championship: Edwin Prosser and Tullis MatsonWorking Hunter of the Year: Rosemary Morris and Nicholas CollinsWorking Hunter Pony of the Year: Caroline Hamilton and Fiona HoltonBritish Ridden Heavy Horse: Tom Brewster and Michaela BowlingChildren’s Riding Pony of the Year: Philip Cooper and Louise Gaunt
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Born and raised in the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the showing scene. She has qualified and competed ponies at the Royal International, Horse of the Year Show and Olympia and has first-hand knowledge of the current issues in the showing world as well as the horses, ponies and riders who compete in the sport. Alex joined H&H in January 2018 as showing editor, cementing its place as the leading equestrian publication for both showing reports and current showing news in the UK. She moved on in October 2024 to pursue other opportunities, but continues to write for us on a freelance basis.