Horse & Hound has assembled key details on the 2026 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers, covering classes, sponsors, judges, and entry dates. The resource addresses challenges in finding and planning for these events. Recent updates include judges for The Lincolnshire Show and closing dates for The Lincolnshire Show, Fife show, and Woodbridge show.
The 2026 HOYS showing qualifiers have been announced, though many host venues await confirmation of judges and schedules. Horse & Hound provides a central hub for this information, frequently refreshed with new details to assist riders in season planning. The guide organizes qualifiers into groups including coloureds, driving, heavy horses, horses, in-hand, natives, plaited ponies, and veterans. Examples span classes such as the Coloured Ridden Horse and Pony of the Year sponsored by CHAPS (UK), the Harrod & Coles Family Cob of the Year, and NPS/Supreme Products M&M Ridden Connemara of the Year. Other notable categories feature the Veteran Horse Society Ridden Veteran Horse of the Year and the BSPS Children’s Riding Pony of the Year. The page, published on 2026-03-18, notes that loading may take time due to extensive content. It serves as a one-stop reference with direct links to class-specific fixtures.