19 HOYS winners enjoying their moment in the spotlight

Can anything beat the feeling of riding down the centre line in the spotlight at Horse of the Year Show? Being crowned champion is one of the ultimate achievements, so it’s time to revel in these happy showjumpers’ success as we bring you 19 of our favourite winning moments…

1. Yes, I did it!

Rachel Proudley punches the air on Painted Lady IV having been crowned 128cm champions

2. ‘This one’s for Mum’

After one of the most exciting jump-offs seen at HOYS, Cian O’Connor and Super Sox are crowned leading show jumper of the year and the Irishman dedicates his win to his late mother

3. Best foot forward

Frenchman Julien Epaillard and Cristallo A LM stride out in style after winning Friday’s NAEC Stoneleigh Stakes

4. One last time

Jodie Hall McAteer takes centre stage at HOYS for the final time on Tixylix after claiming the leading pony show jumper of the year title

5. Back down to earth

All eyes are on Holly Smith and Quality Old Joker after they cleared 7ft 3in to win the puissance

6. Synchronised celebrations

Bronze and silver league winners, Emily Morris (Ultimatum II) and Rachel Walker (Bo Gi) ride out in perfect harmony

7. Slightly more sedate

After being crowned speed horse of the year, Accoustik Solo Du Baloubet settles for a slightly more sedate pace with Ireland’s Shane Breen on their victory lap

8. Ears pricked

Feigtling takes his turn to reward Louise Saywell in the international arena

9. Victory salute

Joe Whitaker and the mare Lavarno enjoy every moment as they take the international curtain opener on Thursday

10. Big pats

The new 138cm champion Shappen Pilgrim receives oodles of praise from proud jockey Nicole Lockhead Anderson

11. In full flight

Lottie Tutt and Derek Ricketts’ home-bred Market Angel celebrate in style after taking the pony newcomers title

12. Purple patch

Guy Williams enjoys a winning double at HOYS — here on his speed class victor Caspar De Muze, who looks to be enjoying his moment in the spotlight

13. All smiles

Louise Simpson and Caroline Breen’s Hello Vivendi enjoy their victory parade as grade C champions

14. International victory

It doesn’t get much better than international glory for Louise Saywell and borrowed rider Peiter VI on Saturday

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15. White lightening

The tactical five fence challenge goes to Guy Williams and Depardieu Van’t Kiezelhof

16. Hat’s off

The Welcome Stakes on day one of the international showjumping classes goes to Belgium’s Karel Cox with Cayen Van Het Hobos

17. Thundering home

Joe Clayton and Lexie III cruise in to top gear as newcomers champions

18. Wearing the sash with pride

Foxhunter champions Laura Pritchard and Horse Victorys Fayot return to Wales with the coveted sash

19. Ready, set, go!

Robert Murphy, no stranger to the victory lap, selects top gear to make his exit on pony Foxhunter champion Uncanny

Jennifer Donald

H&H showjumping editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.