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HOYS to Host NPS Supreme Mountain Moorland Pony of the Year Championship Class at 2011 Showlick

Grandstand Media Ltd announced today that a NPS Supreme Mountain Moorland (MM) of the Year class will be added to the 2011 Horse of the Year Show timetable. The class will consist of the champion and reserve combinations from the Ridden MM Pony of the Year, the MM Working Hunter Pony of the Year and the Mini MM Pony of the Year classes.

Further to the conversations with the NPS an additional change to the Ridden MM class will also be implemented for the 2011 season. This will see two breed qualifiers taking place at the various breed shows throughout the qualifying season. This will ensure at least two of each MM breed is represented at Horse of the Year Show.

Grandstand Media Ltd has also made one further change to a section of the Ridden MM class. At the 2011 show the Highland Pony will have its own section in the Ridden MM classes, splitting away from the Fell and Dales Ponies whom it currently competes against in the qualifying rounds and Ridden MM final at HOYS. This change has resulted from research into entries for the ridden MM qualifiers which show the number of Highland Ponies that compete in the qualifiers against the number of Highland Ponies who actually make it through to the finals at HOYS is not a true representation of the popularity of the breed. As a trial for the 2011 season, 10 qualifiers will take place for the Highland Pony (details of the 2011 HOYS qualifiers will be announced soon).

A change to the MM Working Hunter Pony of the Year class has arisen following an extensive review of qualifiers for the class. Grandstand Media Ltd will be imposing minimum and maximum fence heights as well as a minimum number of fences to be jumped in the qualifying classes. This move has been made after opinion echoed, at the focus groups held earlier this year, that there is no consistency between what a pony is expected to jump at the qualifying rounds and then at the final. This change is to ensure that the competition stays at its highest possible level and promotes consistency throughout the season.
The MM classes have been a popular and important element of the HOYS timetable since 1999. These positive changes are being implemented to ensure that each MM breed is truly represented so Britains finest native breeds can be celebrated at the worlds most famous horse show.

Horse of the Year Show 2011 will return to the NEC, Birmingham from Wednesday 5th Sunday 9th October 2011. 2011 tickets are currently on sale at the 2010 prices (offer ends 31st December 2010). For tickets and more information click here

Ellen Whitaker Takes British Open Title 2010

The British Open Show Jumping Championships came to a dramatic finish today with the capacity crowd enjoying one of the most exciting finals to date. Reigning Champion and this mornings top rider on the Championship leader board, Robert Whitaker entered todays final with a jump in hand. Riding his new but extremely talented ride, USA Today, Robert jumped clear in the first round of the final, maintaining his zero penalties score. However, show jumpings golden girl and Roberts cousin, Ellen Whitaker had also jumped superbly over the four days of the show and has been hot on Roberts heels at every step. Ellen followed Roberts lead and also produced a faultless round to maintain the minimum difference between the top two riders going into the jump-off. Second to last to go in the jump-off, Ellen riding Equimax Ocolado jumped a foot perfect round to finish on four points in a fast time of 48.10 seconds. Robert had to jump clear or be faster with four faults to regain his title.

Entering the arena with a few last words of advice from father John, Robert looked set for the challenge. USA Today cleared the first few fences with plenty of space but his boisterous behaviour in between fences caused Robert to loose time. The atmosphere and tension in Birminghams LG Arena was electric with the last jump becoming the decider. At the final fence USA Today produced a characteristic buck just before take off and the combination rolled a pole at the final fence, finishing on four faults in a time of 51.65 seconds. With equal points but a faster time the Championship was Ellens. The crowd really appreciated this dramatic ending to four days of intense competition and Ellen and Equimax Ocolados fantastic consistency and skill earned them the prestigious title which has evaded them thus far. Ellen commented, I am so happy! Equimax Ocolado jumped out of his skin and has been so careful every step of the way. This is one title I have been chasing for a while and one I really wanted to win so I am ecstatic with the result and the 25,000 first prize!

Knights fo Middle England A New Voice make to HOYS 2010

Grandstand Media Ltd, organiser of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), is delighted to announce that the winning H Factor presented by Equimax Eraquell act, the Knights of Middle England, and commentary competition winner, Jo Thoenes, will entertain audiences at this years event. The Worlds most famous horse show will take place at the NECs LG Arena from 6th 10th October this year and promises to be a spectacle not to be missed.

Fronted by Karl Ude-Martinez, The Knights of Middle England completed a long qualifying journey to be crowned H Factor presented by Equimax Eraquell winners and win the illustrious place at HOYS, appearing everyday alongside the renowned Frederic Pignon. After two gruelling qualifying rounds Karl and his team of talented knights spent four days at the British Open Show Jumping Championships this month competing for audience votes against the remaining finalists, Saffron Waldon Musical Ride, gladiator girls Equestrienne and stunt show Rockin Horse. All of the H Factor presented by Equimax Eraquell finalists put a tremendous amount of effort into their displays and provided fantastic entertainment for the British Open audience. More than 5,000 people voted for their favourite act and with over 46% of the votes the Knights were declared winners. Already a crowd favourite, the Knights were delighted with the result and cannot wait to entertain the audience at HOYS in October.. Click here for more British Open News.

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