In-Hand Championship Classes
27th September
The Jersey Horse of the Year Show (JHOYS) presents its elegant and competitive In-Hand Showing Classes, where horses and ponies are judged on conformation, movement, presentation, and overall quality. These classes are the perfect opportunity to exhibit the natural beauty, condition, and handling of your equine partner from the ground.
27th September
The Jersey Horse of the Year Show (JHOYS) presents its elegant and competitive In-Hand Showing Classes, where horses and ponies are judged on conformation, movement, presentation, and overall quality. These classes are the perfect opportunity to exhibit the natural beauty, condition, and handling of your equine partner from the ground.
27th September
The Jersey Horse of the Year Show (JHOYS) presents its elegant and competitive In-Hand Showing Classes, where horses and ponies are judged on conformation, movement, presentation, and overall quality. These classes are the perfect opportunity to exhibit the natural beauty, condition, and handling of your equine partner from the ground.
Open to a variety of types and breeds, our in-hand section includes classes for:
🔹 Native, Riding Horse, Show Pony & Hunter Types
🔹 Veterans, Coloureds, and Part-Breds
🔹 Miniatures and Mountain & Moorland
Each horse or pony is presented in-hand and assessed by the judge for breed type, manners, turnout, and movement in walk and trot. Handlers are expected to present their animal professionally and in suitable, traditional show attire.
🏆 Championship Qualification
Winners and top-placed combinations may qualify for In-Hand Championships, where the best of the best compete for coveted JHOYS Champion Rosettes and Sashes.
📋 Judged on conformation, condition, movement, and overall turnout
👟 Handlers judged on control, presentation, and confidence
🎖️ Prizes, rosettes, and championship titles up for grabs
Whether you're showing a future star or celebrating a seasoned veteran, the JHOYS In-Hand Classes are a proud platform to showcase the best of Jersey’s equine talent.