Nominations for the Horse & Hound Awards 2024 are actually open!

It’s that point once more! The Horse & Hound Awards 2024, in partnership with NAF and Agria, are approaching – and nominations are actually open.

This would be the ninth working of the annual awards, which can be introduced at a glamorous ceremony at Dallas Burston Polo Membership, Warwickshire, on 27 November. Paris Olympic and Paralympic stars are as a consequence of be among the many 300 friends who will get pleasure from champagne, dinner and dancing – in addition to the award reveals.

As earlier than, the awards can be nominated and voted on by H&H readers; greater than 93,000 individuals voted final yr. So that is your likelihood to assist recognise these particular individuals and horses inside our trade.

H&H editor-in-chief Sarah Jenkins stated: “The Horse & Hound Awards, in partnership with NAF and Agria, have develop into a spotlight of the horse world’s calendar and we can’t look forward to this yr’s nominations. On this Olympic and Paralympic yr, when enthusiasm for and curiosity in equestrian sport has hit new heights, we’re thrilled to be bringing these awards again once more, permitting horse house owners and sport followers to appoint the horses and people that imply probably the most to them.

“We’re excited to introduce a brand new class this yr – Dodson & Horrell Workforce of the Yr, which is the proper match on this Olympic and Paralympic yr. We’ve seen such excellence on the world stage and although medals are what athletes attempt for, understanding what assist they’ve from the equestrian group means an incredible deal.”

Final yr’s winners included Ros Canter (Skilled Rider of the Yr) and Lottie Fry’s experience Glamourdale (Dressage Horse of the Yr), who have been each medallists on the Paris Olympics.

The Horse & Hound Awards 2024 classes are:

● Dressage Horse of the Yr

● Black Nova Designs Occasion Horse of the Yr

● Showjumping Horse of the Yr

● Present Horse of the Yr

● Skilled Rider of the Yr

● Beginner Rider of the Yr

● Younger Rider of the Yr

● NAF 5 Star PROFEET Farrier of the Yr

● Absorbine Groom of the Yr

● Baileys Horse Feeds Vet of the Yr

● Rhinegold Inspiration of the Yr

● Agria Horse of a Lifetime

● Dodson & Horrell Workforce of the Yr

● Horse & Hound Lifetime Achievement

Sarah stated: “Whether or not it’s the horse or rider you most loved watching at Badminton, Hickstead, Windsor, Paris or wherever else this yr, be they skilled or newbie, senior or younger rider, I hope you’re feeling moved to comply with the nomination course of and tell us what makes them so particular in your eyes. Equally the place there are these horses, vets, farriers and grooms who’ve had an incredible influence by yourself life and expertise in 2024, we wish to hear all about them.

“As all the time an enormous thanks to our companions NAF and Agria, and all of our award class sponsors, who assist us make this occasion occur. Right here’s to a different fabulous awards cycle, highlighting the good and the great who assist us get pleasure from our equestrian ardour to the max day in and day trip.”

Nominations shut at 5pm on 19 September and could be made on-line.

The brief lists for voting can be unveiled in our 17 October situation and on-line, and voting is open for per week, till 24 October. The awards report will run within the 5 December situation.

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Eleanor is an skilled journalist who spent over eight years working for native and nationwide newspapers earlier than becoming a member of H&H as information editor in March 2016. Enthusiastic about equine welfare and exposing the reality, Eleanor has reported on all elements of the trade, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage guidelines to mules. Her sport of alternative is showjumping, by which she competes her personal horses, and he or she additionally enjoys reporting at native leaping reveals by to worldwide championships.