Stuart Hollings: ‘We need some exciting new superstars to grace the show rings in 2025’

Stuart Hollings reflects on 2024, and what HOYS rule changes for the coming season might mean

Hacks are a part of showing’s heritage, says Stuart Hollings, in the spotlight since Liberty Light won at the very first HOYS in 1949.

On reflection, 2024 can be summed up as “non-vintage” for showing, as many major winners were unable to escape the taste of defeat during the course of the season, including at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).

Reviewing the NEC results seemingly revealed more surprises than usual.