2026 Newcomer Horse Of The Year Event Wrap

The 2026 Newcomer HOTY show was a fantastic showcase of emerging new horses and dedication within our show horse community.

A sincere thank you goes to everyone who played a part in making this event such a success. From our generous sponsors and officials to supportive families, enthusiastic competitors and their lovely horses, your contribution helped create a successful event.

Hosted once again at Park Ridge Pony Club grounds, the event provided an opportunity for newcomer combinations to shine. We extend our gratitude to the Park Ridge Pony Club team for their hard work in preparing the grounds and facilities, particularly following a challenging weather season.

It was exciting to see so many promising new combinations stepping into the arena, and we look forward to watching their continued development and success in the years ahead.

A special thank you also goes to Danni Milligan Photography for capturing the the event. The gallery is now available HERE.

As a qualifying event for the Show Horse Queensland Horse of the Year this September, we congratulate all qualifiers and wish them every success as they continue their preparations for the 2026 SHQ HOTY.