Showing

‘I’m sure Mum and Dad were watching from above’: home-bred home-produced Irish Draught qualifies for HOYS

When Winston Churchill visited the Royal International, and other standout showing highlights from Hickstead’s history

‘It’s the attention to detail that makes the difference’: M&M judge shares his advice for competitors

‘One minute I was on top of the world – the next wondering if I’d ever win another class,’ says Simon Reynolds

10 experts reveal the products they can’t live without at a horse show

‘We loved him so much’: farewell to HOYS winner aged 28, now buried at his lifelong home, under his favourite tree

‘We must adapt to face new challenges,’ says top showing producer Vicky Smith

‘Type is so important’: Royal International judge Leon King offers his advice for competitors

‘This is a worrying time indeed,’ says top show horse producer Katie Jerram-Hunnable

‘Encouraging welfare conversations and celebrating good horsemanship’ as agricultural show announces bitless showing class

‘She has a beautiful soul’: Former riding school pony once found tied to a lamp-post is off to HOYS

‘I like to see the horse is actually enjoying itself’: Royal International judge Margaret Hopkins shares her advice for competitors

‘The brightest spark I’ve ever trained’: Hickstead championship for horse bred by The late Queen, owned by The King

‘It’s all about confidence and harmony’: tips for success from Royal International judge Polly Eddis

How to watch the Hickstead Derby Meeting 2026 live from anywhere in the world

Your comprehensive guide to the 2026 HOYS M&M qualifiers