To celebrate the careers of the top showing horses for the past 22 years, we look back through the H&H picture archives at HOYS supreme horses of the year, including this year’s winner
A fairytale season concluded with an incredibly happy ending for one showman and his horse of a lifetime, as they won this year’s Supreme Products 2024 HOYS supreme horse of the year accolade at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).
The prestigious title went to Craig Kidder and Sue Tennant’s Mulberry Lane.
Being crowned top horse at HOYS
HOYS (Horse of the Year Show) and the Royal International Horse Show are the two shows that all showing competitors aspire to qualify for. With qualifiers held around the country, only the best horses in the country collect an all-important ticket that allows them to compete in Birmingham.
Once a horse has qualified, their rider then has to produce them ready for the big day so they can beat the best horses in their class from around the country. Many horses struggle with the unique HOYS atmosphere and it’s a huge challenge for producers to have a horse sparkling in front of the judges without boiling over.
The lucky few who do win their class, and go on to be stand champion, will get the opportunity to go forwards to the prestigious overall championship to be crowned HOYS supreme horse of the year on Sunday.
HOYS supreme horse of the year hall of fame
2024: Craig Kidder and Sue Tennant’s Mulberry Lane
2023: Danielle Heath and Forgeland Hyde Park
2022: Robert Walker and View Point
2021: Robert Walker and View Point
2019: Twinshock Warrior ridden by Jayne Ross
2018: Time 2 Reflect ridden by Jayne Ross
2017: Diamonds Are Forever ridden by Oliver Hood
2016: Allister Hood riding Our Cashel Blue
2015: Jayne Ross riding Broadshard Simplicity
2014: Jayne Ross riding Broadshard Simplicity
2013: Hallmark IX ridden by Simon Reynolds
2012: Pearly King and Simon Charlesworth
2011: Comberton Clancy and Jayne Webber
2010: Dunbeacon ridden by Katie Jerram
2009: Philanderer and Jayne Webber
2008: Guy Landau on Finn McCool III
2007: Broadstone Doulton with Robert Walker
2006: Robert Walker on So Smart II
2005: Shelley Perham and Bournebrook Golden Law
2004: Soldier Brave with Jayne Webber
2003: Zin Zan and Justine Armstrong-Small
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