Piggy March!

The former Badminton and Burghley CCI5* winner will be signing autographs and taking selfies in the Red Gorilla Meet & Greet, which is next to the official Your Horse stand, on Friday at 12.30pm.

She is also offering five-minute ‘Cycle with Piggy’ sessions where, for a small donation, you can help her train for her mammoth cycling challenge — Cycle4Caroline — and have a chat at the same time.

Bikes will be set up on Stand H14, which is next to the Horse & Country TV Stage, where Piggy will be appearing on Saturday at 2.30pm and Sunday at 3.15pm.

During her stage talks, Piggy will auction off a lesson and yard tour to the highest bidder!

SEIB Search for a Star Championships

Friday brings you the exciting SEIB Search for a Star Your Horse Live Championships and an afternoon of masterclasses across the disciplines. 

Holbeache Scarlet, the Suffolk Punch mare pictured left, stood Supreme of Show in 2023.

Join us in our main arena this year to see which horses and ponies will be crowned champions.

Find out more about this year’s SEIB Search for a Star Showing Championships

Lucinda and Ellie Fredericks

Olympic team silver medallist and former Burghley, Badminton and Kentucky CCI5* winner Lucinda Fredericks is teaming up with her daughter Ellie — one of the most exciting up-and-coming young event riders in the country — for a demo at this year’s Your Horse Live (8-10 November).

The mother-and-daughter duo will be sharing their advice, tips and exercises for cross-country training at home in your arena or field. They will be in the SEIB main arena on Friday, which is set to be a brilliant afternoon of Dodson & Horrell masterclasses.

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Richard and Joe Davison!

Four-time Olympian Richard Davison’s name is synonymous with dressage, and he will be joined by his son, showjumper Joe, for a fascinating masterclass on Friday afternoon.

They will demonstrate how they increase the responsiveness of their up-and-coming dressage and jumping horses.

“No one needs to work hard and your horses will benefit from responding to refined signals,” says Richard.

So what are you waiting for… Secure your tickets now!

Ben Atkinson Method Live!

Liberty artist Ben Atkinson is a firm favourite with Your Horse Live fans and with good reason — the magical relationship he shares with his horses is unparalleled.

The Atkinson family has prepared horses for film, TV and live events around the world for the past 25 years.

Join us on Friday afternoon for ‘Ben Atkinson Method Live’ and prepare to be enthralled as Ben shares his family’s top tips for training ANY horse! He will also pull back the curtain on how they make the magic happen on a film set.

It’s going to be brilliant!

Harlow Luna White!

Harlow has confirmed that she’s bringing two of her lovable ponies with to the show for cuddles and selfies!

There will be an exclusive meet and greet with Harlow and her ponies on Saturday and Sunday 9-10 November. There are two sessions per day, from 10.30am and from 2.30pm, when guests will be able to grab a selfie and get a signing.

It’s a free-of-charge ticket-only event with limited tickets available at the Your Horse stand on a first-come-first-served basis both mornings.

Harlow will also be on the Horse & Country TV Stage alongside Meg Elphick on Saturday at 1pm.

Harlow will be back on the Stage on Sunday too, also at 1pm, this time by herself to talk about her life with ponies Popcorn, Cloudy, Rolo and Panda.

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John Whitaker in the flesh!

The legendary showjumper will be appearing on the Horse & Country TV Stage on Saturday and Sunday!

The surname Whitaker is synonymous with showjumping, and John will be at Your Horse Live in person to launch his new biography. We are beyond excited!

John Whitaker — the legend will be available to buy from the Equine America stand 18 every day.

The book, which has been written by Sarah Peacocke, takes an in-depth look at John’s life and incredible career and delves into his relationships with horses such as the great Milton, the flying grey, Ryan’s Son and Gammon.

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See Laura Collett, Ros Canter & Nicola Wilson live!

First stop: winning team gold at the Paris Olympics; Second stop: Your Horse Live!

Fresh from their brilliant team gold at the Paris Olympic Games, event riders Laura Collett and Ros Canter are teaming up with Nicola Wilson for an exclusive demonstration in the main arena on Saturday and Sunday.

Don’t miss your chance to see this trio of Olympians — Nicola was a member of the silver medal-winning eventing team at the London 2012 Games — live together for the very first time!

They will be showing you handy grids and exercises to try at home, covering useful things like straightness, corners, and skinnies on bending lines.

It’s going to be good!

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This Esme returns to Your Horse Live!

Back by popular demand, This Esme will be at Your Horse Live on Sunday 10 November.

Come and meet Esme in person for a brilliant Sunday filled with fun, chats, and all things horsey!

Meet Meg Elphick!

Come to Your Horse Live on Saturday 9 November for your chance to meet YouTube star and top equestrian influencer Meg Elphick!

With a YouTube following of over 250,000 subscribers, Meg has become a beloved figure in the equestrian community, sharing everything from her training routines to exciting competitions and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Catch Meg on the Saturday of Your Horse Live and get a glimpse into her very exciting life — you might even get her autograph!

Dressage with a twist!

Who says Clydesdales can do dressage?

We do!

Who will show you that Knabstruppers, Fells, Lusitanos and other unconventional breeds can win between the white boards?

We will!

Join Gaynor Colbourn, one of the original founders of dressage to music some 44 years ago, for this brilliant showcase of dressage for all shapes and sizes.

Gaynor will be playing live in the main arena on Saturday and Sunday — and she’ll even take music requests!

Expect it to be loud, lively, unexpected, fun and exciting.

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Ben Atkinson

Ultimate show- and horseman Ben Atkinson is back at Your Horse Live by very popular demand! Hang on, we already told you that — but did we mention that Ben is performing every single day?

He will bring ‘dressage with a twist’ to an exciting conclusion on Saturday and Sunday with his spectacular demonstration of horsemanship.

Oliver Townend and Geoff Billington

Prepare to laugh — and then laugh even more — with the equestrian world’s favourite comedy duo, Oliver Townend and Geoff Billington!

Back by popular demand, Your Horse Live is the only place you will see them performing together this year. They will be in the main arena on Saturday and Sunday.

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Horse & Country TV Stage

The Stage is set… Thanks to Horse & Country TV!

Come along to watch, listen, laugh and learn. Stage highlights include*…

• Piggy March and special guests!
• John Whitaker live!
• Jason Webb on building confidence!
• Meg Elphick & Harlow Luna White!
• Question time with Oliver Townend & Geoff Billington!
• Lucinda & Ellie Fredericks Q&A!
• Ben Atkinson, the ultimate showman and horseman!
• Nutritional solutions for winter from Dodson & Horrell!
• Spot colic early with The BHS
• Bethan-May Williams on her rescue horse turned eventing winner
• Safety tips from Dr Di Fisher

*Refer to timetables for exact days and timings

How To Yard, brought to you by Liveryman

A packed line up in the How To Yard includes:

• Farrier Sam Dracott: the social media favourite will showcase all things farriery, including what to do in an emergency (such as a twisted shoe), how to look after hooves, and health issues to look out for.
• Ben Atkinson: he will show you how adopting a slower pace and a calmer mindset can get you to your goals faster.
• Jason Webb: the popular horse trainer who has an outstanding reputation for starting young horses and solving behavioural and ridden issues will be live in the How To Yard on Friday and Saturday morning.
• Dengie Horse Feeds: a team of nutritionists will share vital information you need to identify when a horse is overweight, and action you can take to keep your horse or pony’s waistline healthy all year round.
• Smart Grooming: the turnout pros reveal their best tips for helping your equine look their best, whether you’re off for a quick hack or preparing for a competition.
• Liveryman: useful tips from the clipping masters that you can apply to your own horse or pony.

These sessions will take place every day, unless stated.

Find out more about the How To Yard

Brand new Pony Club Zone!

Have you heard about our ALL NEW Pony Club Zone? There will be interactive games to try, Dinky Ponies to stroke and cuddle, and plenty more.

There will also be a fun activity trail around the show.

It’s sure to put a smile on the faces of all young visitors to Your Horse Live!

Heavy Horse Parade

The Heavy Horse Parade will take place on Sunday afternoon in the SEIB Main Arena.

Come and see Thwaites from Blackburn showing a black Shire pulling a two-wheel cart; a black Clydesdale ridden side-saddle by Sally Langley; Fred the Suffolk in his decorated harness; Boo Deakin showing a Percheron in-hand.

Hook Norton Brewery are also bring a pair of their heavy horse driving team too.

Remember to visit our Heavy Horse Yard too, which is accessible for all ticket holders every single day.

Get up close and personal with these Big Friendly Giants — give them a pat, find out more about them — you’ll soon see why they are so much fun to be around!

Meet Hovis!

Everyone’s favourite Clydesdale is back at Your Horse Live by popular demand!

Hovis loves a pat and a cuddle, so come and make a fuss of him in the Rescue Village.

The 22-year-old Your Horse Live stalwart and Team GB mascot will also be launching his latest book, Hovis’ Friday Diary: What’s the Story, Medal Glory 2022-2024, at the show.

As it’s Hovis, you can expect him to spring a surprise or two over the weekend as well!

Visit the Rescue Village

The Your Horse Live Rescue Village has become a crowd favourite. Inside you’ll find some of the many equines in need of a forever home and be able to talk to some of the charities carrying out such important work to protect equine welfare.

It was thanks to the Your Horse Live Rescue Village that Bethan-May Greaves discovered her 2024 Cotswold Cup winner RSPCA Kastone.

He was found emaciated and covered in untreated sores in a barn in Wales 10 years ago. Now he is a true equine athlete, loving life and excelling on the grassroots circuit.

Kastone’s story is shared here