Enter Here
To enter, just click the link to the venue of your choice
No entries found for the selected competition series, Please use the Competition Series dropdown to view other entries.
- Stoneleigh Park
Sun 25th May 2025Enter Here - Pickering Grange
Sun 15th Jun 2025Enter Here - Greenlands
Sun 6th Jul 2025Enter Here - Arena UK
Wed 6th Aug 2025Enter Here - Hartpury R2R
Sun 10th Aug 2025Enter Here - National Hunter Supreme Champs R2R
Tue 12th Aug 2025Enter Here - Offchurch Bury
Sat 16th Aug 2025Enter Here - Lincolnshire Showground BRC
Sun 31st Aug 2025Enter Here
The following competitions have now passed are are no longer valid for entry:
- Hartpury
Sun 13th Apr 2025 - Burghley
Sun 8th Sep 2024 - Hartpury
Mon 26th Aug 2024 - Addington
Tue 20th Aug 2024 - Offchurch Bury
Sat 17th Aug 2024 - Hartpury
Sat 10th Aug 2024 - Arena UK
Thu 1st Aug 2024 - Greenlands
Sun 7th Jul 2024 - Vale View
Sun 9th Jun 2024 - Stoneleigh Park
Mon 27th May 2024
Schedule
Download the full schedule here
No schedule entries found for the selected competition series, Please use the Competition Series dropdown to view other entries.
-
Class 1
Working Pony
Horse of the Year Show
122cms to 148cms or under. Ponies 5 years and over. Riders 12 years or over on the date of the HOYS championship. Riders will be asked to give a short show and jump two fences at 2ft and 2ft 3in. Adults and children may enter and ride ponies in this class as long as their weight and size is appropriate, decision of the judge is final on the suitability of horse and rider. Unsuitable combinations will be eliminated. Class judged on 50% conformation, temperament, type and manners and 50% performance. Judges will ensure that conformation and temperament will allow the pony to be a competent all round performer, capable of doing most work including jumping and dressage. Harmony of pony and rider will be taken into account. Jumping style and approach is important and the judges will not ride. The same bridle must be worn throughout and snaffle bridles will not be penalised, no running gags, martingales are optional. 1st will qualify at Judge’s discretion.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry fee £60, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 2
Working Pony
Horse of the Year Show
Horses 148cms and over. Horses 5 years and over. Riders 12 years or over on the date of the HOYS championship. Riders will be asked to give a short show and jump two fences at 2ft 3in and 2ft 6in. Adults and children may enter and ride horses in this class. Riders must not be over-horsed and the decision of the judge is final on the suitability of the horse and rider. Unsuitable combinations will be eliminated. Judged on 50% conformation, temperament, type and manners and 50% performance. Judges will ensure that conformation and temperament allows the horse to be a competent all round performer, capable of doing most work including jumping and dressage. Harmony of horse and rider will be taken into account. Jumping style and approach is important. The judges will not ride. The same bridle must be worn throughout and snaffle bridles will not be penalised, no running gags, martingales are optional. Tweed or show jackets. 1st will qualify at Judge’s discretion.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry fee £60, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 3
Show Hunters
Horse of the Year Show
153cms and over. 5 years and over. Riders 15 years or over on the day of the HOYS championship. Class will not be divided into different weights. Tweed jacket. 1st and 2nd qualify at judges discretion.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry fee £60, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 4
Riding Horse/Hack
Horse of the Year Show
Hacks exceeding 148cms not exceeding 160cms, riding horse exceeding 148cms, 5 years or over. Riders 15 years or over on the date of the HOYS championship. Riding horse – tweed jacket. Hack – show jacket. The best of type will win. 1st and 2nd qualify at judges discretion irrespective of type.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry fee £60, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 5
Show Cobs & Maxi Cobs Exceeding 148cms
Horse of the Year Show
Show & maxi cobs, best of type will win. Maxi cobs should be true to type and all cobs should be hogged. Riders 15 years or over on the date of the HOYS championship and horses 5 years or over. Tweed jacket. 1st and 2nd qualify at judges discretion.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry fee £60, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 6
SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse
Horse of the Year Show
Horses 4 years of age and over, riders 15 years of age and over on the date of the HOYS championship. 1st and 2nd will qualify for Horse of the Year Show. Class will not take place at Stoneleigh.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry fee £60, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 7
Traditional Gypsy Cobs All Colours
Horse of the Year Show
Horses 5 years or over. No stallions. Open to horses and ponies registered as a traditional gypsy cob within the TGCA stud book. Part-breds not eligible. Riders 12 years and over on the day of the HOYS championship. Any queries about horse registration contact TGCAheadoffice@ gmail.com. Owners and riders do not have to be a member of the TGCA but horses have to be registered in the TGCA traditional gypsy cob stud book. Traditionals will not be ridden by the judge or the judge‘s representative, but will give a show. The traditional gypsy cob should be a strong, sturdy and powerful cob coupled with an abundance of luxuriant flowing mane, forelock, tail, and leg hair known as feather. 1st and 2nd will qualify at judge’s discretion.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry fee £60, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 19
SEIBS SFAS Amateur Racehorse to Riding Horse (Stoneleigh only)
Horse of the Year Show
Horses 5 years of age or over, riders 15 years of age or over on the date of the HOYS Championship. Owner, horse and rider must meet the SFAS amateur rulings, please read the SFAS rulebook, criteria will be strictly adhered to. 1st and 2nd qualify.
Rosettes for all. Placed down to 6th
Entry fee £60, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 8
SEIB Search for a Star Mountain and Moorland
Your Horse Live
Ponies must meet the breed standard, be registered in the relevant stud book and be 4 years of age or over. Riders must be 8 years of age or over on the date of the YHL championship. 1st and 2nd placed will qualify at judges discretion.
Entry fee £40, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 9
SEIB Still a Star Open Ridden Veteran Horse and Pony
Your Horse Live
Riders 10 years of age or over on the date of the YHL championship. No restrictions other than age of horse, pony or rider. Will be asked to extend and must be able to canter together as one class. The horse or pony will not be ridden by the judge and the competitor will be expected to give a show. Horses may be ridden side saddle. 1st and 2nd placed will qualify at judges discretion at each venue.
Entry fee £40, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 10
SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club Ridden Leading Rein Pony
Your Horse Live
Only Open to members of the Pony Club aged 11 and under but over 5 on the date of the YHL Championship. Riders, owners and handlers must meet the SFAS amateur criteria. Pony must be 128cms or under and meet the Search for a Star Amateur criteria. Snaffle bridles only. Pony must be over 4 years old. No spurs allowed. Lead rein must be attached to the noseband and not the bit and the child should be able to rise to the trot. Judged on conformation, way of going and temperament to be able to take part in Pony Club activities with a young child, pony will not be stripped but will give a show. Lunging will be allowed if the venue permits, but the pony must only be ridden by the competitor. Handlers of the lead rein pony should be suitably dressed with a hat and suitable footwear, ponies to be plaited unless they are registered mountain and moorland, traditional or native types. Horses and ponies that have been placed in the Pretty Polly Championships at RIHS are eligible to compete in the Pony Club Search for a Star Pony Club classes. There will be a set show. 1st placed to qualify for Your Horse Live.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry Fee £40, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 11
SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club Ridden First Ridden
Your Horse Live
Only Open to members of the Pony Club aged 11 and under but over 6 on the date of the YHL Championship. Riders and owners must meet the SFAS amateur criteria. Pony must be 138cms or under and meet the Search for a Star Amateur criteria. Pony must be over 4 years old. No spurs allowed. Must be ridden independently but will not be asked to canter as a class. Snaffle bridles only. Will be asked to give a set show, ponies will be stripped for conformation. Lungeing will be allowed, if the venue permits, but the pony must only be ridden by the competitor. Ponies to be plaited unless they are registered mountain and moorland, native or traditional types. Horses and ponies that have been placed in the Pretty Polly Championships at RIHS are eligible to compete in the Pony Club Search for a Star Pony Club classes. There will be a set show. 1st to qualify for Your Horse Live.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry Fee £40, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 12
SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club Ridden Open Horse or Pony
Your Horse Live
Only Open to members of the Pony Club aged over 10 on the date of the YHL Championship. Riders and owners must meet the SFAS amateur criteria. Open to ponies and horses that meet the Search for a Star Amateur criteria. (Class may be split subject to entries) Horse or pony must be over 4 years old. No spurs allowed. Will be asked to give a show, will be stripped for conformation. Lungeing will not be allowed anywhere on the showground. Horses and ponies to be plaited unless they are registered mountain and moorland, native or traditional types.
The animal should be an athletic type capable of doing all round Pony Club activities. The class will be judged on conformation, way of going and temperament. The horse or pony will not be ridden by the judge but the competitor will be asked to give a set show. Open to any type of horse or pony that is athletic enough to be an all-rounder but correct enough to be a show horse. Horses and ponies that have been placed in the Pretty Polly Championships at RIHS are eligible to compete in the Pony Club Search for a Star Pony Club classes.
There will be a set show.
1st to qualify for Your Horse Live.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry Fee £40, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 18
SEIB Search for a Star BRC Riding Club Amateur Show Horse or Pony
Your Horse Live
Open to members of BRC Affiliated Riding Clubs only. Horses, Ponies, Riders and owners must meet the SFAS amateur criteria. Horses and ponies may have been to HOYS but only in the SFAS competition. Horse or pony must be over 4 years old. Riders must be 12 years old on the date of the YHL Championship and capable of cantering with the rest of the class. Competitors may compete side saddle. No jumping. Snaffles, pelhams and simple double bridles are acceptable, SFAS rider weight restrictions apply. Will be asked to give a short show and will not be ridden by the judge, will be stripped for conformation. Horses and ponies to be plaited unless they are registered mountain and moorland, native or traditional types. The animal should be an athletic type capable of doing all round Riding Club activities. The class will be judged on conformation, way of going and temperament. The horse or pony will not be ridden by the judge but the competitor will be asked to give a show. Open to any type of horse or pony that is athletic enough to be an all-rounder but correct enough to be a show horse.
1st to qualify for Your Horse Live.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.
Entry Fee £40, Late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 13
SEIB Search for a Star Amateur In-hand Plaited Horse including Hogged Show Cob
Your Horse Live
Horses over 15hh, handlers 14 years of age or over on the date of the YHL championship. Horses 3 years of age or over. Any type of plaited show horse or hogged show cob is eligible, best of type on the day will win. Horses must be shown in a bridle with a bit.
1st placed horse to qualify.
Entry Fee £30, late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 14
SEIB Search for a Star Amateur In-hand Plaited Pony
Your Horse Live
Ponies 15hh or under, handlers 10 years of age or over on the date of the YHL championship. Ponies 3 years of age or over. Any type of plaited pony, best of type on the day will win. Ponies must be shown in a bridle with a bit.
1st placed pony to qualify.
Entry Fee £30, late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 15
SEIB Search for a Star Amateur In-hand Rare Breeds, Traditional and Native Type
Your Horse Live
Handlers 10 years of age or over on the date of the YHL championship. Horses/ ponies 3 years of age or over. Any type of native or traditional horse or pony is eligible, Cleveland Bay, Clydesdale, Hackney, Shire, Suffolk best of type on the day will win. Horses/ponies must be shown in a bridle with a bit.
1st placed horse to qualify.
Entry Fee £30, late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 16
SEIB Search for a Star Amateur In-hand Veteran Horse or Pony
Your Horse Live
Horse or pony must be 16 years of age or over on the date of the YHL championship. Handlers 10 years of age or over on the date of the YHL championship. Any type of veteran horse or pony is eligible but horse or pony, owner and handler must fit the amateur SEIB Search for a Star rules, best of type on the day will win. Handler and horse may have competed at HOYS but ONLY in the Search for a Star series, the rest of the amateur rules stand. Horses or ponies that have been placed in the SSDL Championship at RIHS are eligible to compete in the Veteran in-hand Search for a Star class. Horses must be shown in a bridle with a bit.
1st placed horse or pony to qualify.
Entry Fee £30, late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 17
SEIB Search for a Star Amateur In-Hand Mountain and Moorland
Your Horse Live
All breed standards that are expected in the ridden class stand. Handlers 10 years of age or over on the date of the YHL championship. Horses/ponies 3 years of age or over. Animals should not be plaited. Ponies must be shown in a bridle with a bit.
1st placed pony to qualify.
Entry Fee £30, late entry fee plus £20
-
Class 20
SEIB Search for a Star In-Hand Rescue Horse or Pony (in association with the Equine Rescue Showing Society)
Your Horse Live
Open to any equine that is adopted, fostered, under a guardianship scheme from any National Equine Welfare Council registered Charity (NEWC).
or Any equine that has been adopted, fostered, under a guardianship scheme from any other equine charity (must be registered with the Charity Commission)
or Any equine that has been ‘independently’ rescued by an individual. There must be supporting evidence (photographic, veterinary) that will be requested in the ‘Rescue History’ for the equine, to demonstrate their rescue status.
Handlers 10 years of age or over on the date of the YHL championship. Horses/ ponies 3 years of age or over. Horses/ ponies must be shown in a bridle with a bit. A coupling is recommended but not obligatory. History of the rescue horse or pony is required on entry, criteria will be checked by the Rescue Equine Showing Society. No refunds will be made if the horse or pony does not meet the criteria, however the entry can be moved to another class if requested by competitor. 1st placed to qualify.
Entry Fee £30, late entry fee plus £20
Contact information:
Telephone: 07973 791168
info@absolutelygenuine.com for general competition information
hannah@absolutelygenuine.com for information on way of going, tack and turnout
jenny@jennyviner.com for press enquiries