Minstrels Miniatures Celebrate Major Success at New Forest Show HOYS Qualifier

Minstrels Miniatures are proud to announce a phenomenal set of results at the New Forest Show 2025, where our horses competed in the prestigious American Miniature Horse HOYS Qualifier Classes and brought home multiple wins — including a coveted Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualification!

Four of our exceptional horses were selected to contest this highly anticipated qualifier, and each one rose to the occasion with poise and presence:

🔹 Yearling Class Success

• 1st Place – Minstrels Rebels Hells Angel (Yearling Mare)

• 2nd Place – Minstrels Incendios Inferno (Yearling Stallion)Our homebred yearlings impressed the judges with their elegance, conformation, and ring presence, taking the top two placings in a very competitive class.

🔹 Senior Mare & Gelding Class

• 1st Place – JSW Showkayces Peppermint Blaze (3-Year-Old Mare)Blaze showed herself to be every bit the polished senior, combining type and refinement with performance, and capturing the judge’s eye with ease.

🔹 Senior Stallion Class

• 1st Place – DVM Trouly Its OK to Stare (3-Year-Old Stallion)This striking stallion dominated his class with confidence and correctness, securing a well-deserved win.

🏆 Championship Triumph

In a thrilling championship lineup, our team swept the ring:

• 🏆 Champion & HOYS Qualifier – JSW Showkayces Peppermint Blaze

• 🌟 Reserve Champion – DVM Trouly Its OK to Stare

• 💫 Reserve Reserve – Minstrels Rebels Hells Angel

This result is a testament to the depth of quality in our programme and the dedication behind our horses’ training, care, and presentation. We are incredibly honoured to represent the breed and contribute to its promotion at the highest level in the UK.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the organisers of the New Forest Show, the judges, stewards, and all those who came out to support the exhibitors. We are excited to head to HOYS 2025 with high hopes and proud hearts.