In the world of in-hand showing, the Price Family supreme in-hand championship (formerly the Cuddy supreme in-hand championship) at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is the one everyone strives to win. Competition is always fierce as only the very best examples of breed and type qualify from shows held around the country and only the champion from each qualifier goes through.
To celebrate this ultimate in-hand accolade, we take a look back through the H&H picture archives at the horses and ponies who have claimed the prestigious title since the turn of the century.
2025 champions
The 2025 supreme in-hand title went to the pony class winner, Meirion Davies and Richard Miller’s home-bred Welsh section A mare Heniarth Sh-Boom, who was handled by Richard while Meirion led her foal Heniarth Sherry Triffle.
The reserve supreme was the horse winner, Jill Whittaker’s home-bred Dakiora Royale, who was beautifully presented by Ian Boylan.
Reserve in-hand horse was David Shand’s home-bred Achilty Eclipse, shown by David’s grandson Hunter MacDonald, while Sue Brewis and John Harvey’s home-bred Elmswood Star Struck claimed the runner-up spot in the pony division.
Congratulations to all their connections.
HOYS Price Family supreme in-hand champions
2025: Meirion Davies and Richard Miller’s Heniarth Sh-Boom, shown by Richard
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KIRKWOOD TABITHA TWITCHIT, exhibited by Jerome Hartforth winners The Price Family Supreme In-Hand Championship during the Horse of the Year Show held at the NEC in Birmingham in UK between 9 - 13 th October 2024
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
2023 supreme in-hand: Angela Smith’s Tremarl Timber, shown by Simon Charlesworth
TREMARL TIMBER, exhibited by Simon Charlesworth winners of The Price Family Supreme In-Hand Championship during the Horse of the Year Show held at the NEC in Birmingham in UK between 4 -8 th October 2023
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
2022 supreme in-hand: Rosemary Penn and Vicky Smith’s Lovestruck, shown by Steve Pitt
Horse No 1169, winners of The Price Family Supreme In-Hand Championship during the Horse of the Year Show held at the NEC in Birmingham in UK between 5 -9th October 2021
Horse No 1616, TELL ME ANOTHER owned by Regina Daly and ridden / exhibited by Steve Pitt, The Price Family Supreme In-Hand Championship during the Horse of the Year Show held at the NEC in Birmingham in UK between 6 -10th October 2021
Sally Mcmillan owner of HERONSMILL TIGER LILY, winner of the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship during the Horse of The Year Show at the NEC in Birmingham in the UK between the 2nd - 6th October 2019
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
2018: Mark Buckley’s Crafton Blythe Spirit, shown by Jerome Harforth
Mark Buckley riding CRAFTON BLYTHE SPIRIT for owner Mark Buckley, winner of the Cuddy supreme In-Hand Championship at the Horse of The Year Show 2018 at the NEC near Birmingham in the UK between 2nd- 7th October 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
2017: Pearl Underwood’s Broadstone Dolce Vita, shown by Billy Moran
BROADSTONE DOLCE VITA owned by Mr W & Mrs P Moran & Underwood ridden or exhibited by William Moran in the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship during the Horse of the Year Show at the NEC near Birmingham, UK between 4th - 8th October 2017
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
2016: Gareth Williams’ Moelgardedd Stadros, shown by Colin Tibbey
Colin Tibbey exhibited MOELGARNEDD STADROSS owned by G Williams winner of the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship during HOYS in the NEC in Warwickshire in the UK on 5th October 2016
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
2015: Martin Wood’s Romanno Royale, shown by Simon Charlesworth
ROMANNO ROYALE ridden by Simon Charlesworth for Vicky Smith Champion in Class 28, Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship during Horse Of The Year Show at the NEC Birmingham, West Midlands, UK between 07-11th October 2015
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
2014: Martin Wood’s Rendene Royal Charm, shown by Craig Elenor
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2013: Gareth Williams’ Synod Lady Lillian, shown by Katie Williams
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2012: Romanno Bedriska, shown by Mark Armstrong
2011: Ceri Fell’s Parvadean Delight, shown by Justin Davis
2010: Mr and Mrs Parkin’s Catwalk, shown by Simon Charlesworth
2009: Mandy Higgins’ Pinewell Bucks Fizz, shown by Colin Tibbey
2008: Mandy Higgins’ Pinewell Bucks Fizz, shown by Colin Tibbey
2007: Jack Cochrane showing his own Mountain Firefly
Sally Mcmillan owner of HERONSMILL TIGER LILY, winner of the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship during the Horse of The Year Show at the NEC in Birmingham in the UK between the 2nd - 6th October 2019
Bethan joined Horse & Hound as showing editor in January 2025, after spending two years as Editor for Showing World. Having adored ponies since childhood, she started showing as a teenager and has enjoyed wins at major shows up and down the country, including Royal Highland, New Forest, and the Royal Welsh, as well as HOYS, RIHS and London. She is particularly passionate about Welsh breeds and is also a Welsh language commentator.
