Becky Moody and Jagerbomb, winner of the Dressage Horse of the Year at last year’s Horse & Hound Awards. Credit: Peter Nixon/Horse & Hound
Nominations are now open for the Horse & Hound Awards 2025 in partnership with NAF and Agria.
This year marks the 10th edition of these awards; Nick Skelton was our first Lifetime Achievement winner back in 2016, the year he won individual gold at the Rio Olympics. The awards have grown every year and in 2024, over 107,000 votes were cast.
Once again, the awards will be presented at a glittering ceremony at Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire, where some 300 people – including top riders from the European Championships – will gather on 26 November for a glamorous evening of champagne, winner reveals, Oscars-style speeches and dancing.
Last year’s winners included William Fox-Pitt (Lifetime Achievement), Jagerbomb (Dressage Horse of the Year), Olli Fletcher (Young Rider of the Year) and Mulberry Lane (Show Horse Of the Year).
H&H Editor-in-Chief Sarah Jenkins said: “We’re thrilled to celebrate the 10th Horse & Hound Awards in November this year and grateful to our partners NAF and Agria, as well as all the individual category award sponsors.
“The awards is always a special night when we honour both the visible heroes of the year – those who collected medals, rosettes and sashes – and those behind the scenes who contribute to others’ success, make it possible for people to enjoy riding or keep our precious horses on the road.
“Please do take a moment to nominate for this year’s awards, whether you want us to recognise a big star, someone who has helped you or a special person with an inspirational story. We look forward to receiving your nominations and sharing the shortlists with you.”
Nominations close at 5pm on 23 September and can be made at horseandhound.co.uk/awards
The short-lists for voting will be unveiled in our 23 October issue, with voting closing on 30 October. The awards report will run in 4 December issue.
The Horse & Hound Awards 2025 categories are:
- Horse & Hound Lifetime Achievement
- Dressage Horse of the Year
- Hit Air Event Horse of the Year
- Showjumping Horse of the Year
- Show Horse of the Year
- Zoetis Professional Rider of the Year
- Amateur Rider of the Year
- Absorbine Groom of the Year
- NAF Five Star PROFEET Farrier of the Year
- Baileys Horse Feeds Vet of the Year
- Inspiration of the Year
- Young Rider of the Year
- SPILLERS Horse Feeds Pony of the Year
- Horse & Hound Podcast Unsung Hero of the Year
- Agria Horse of a Lifetime
