Horses rule in the world of Grace Percy.

One of the world's leading breeders is heading to the 2014 NRM Horse of the Year Show as a judge.

Side saddle champ Wendy Donaldson credits the Horse of the Year Show as one of those who have helped nurture the revival of this very classic style of riding.

Take a picnic and set up near the Waikoko Lake for the best view in the house of the John Nicholson-designed cross country course, which is part of the two and three star eventing � it promises to be thrill-a-minute, heart-stopping stuff.

Para-dressage rider Jodie Thorne and her horse San Mateo Tech Effects may be the 2013 Grade One Champions, but they're quick to say it's a team effort.

Breeder Kylie James almost packed up and went home early from the 2013 Horse of the Year Show . . . lucky she didn't though because the next day she and Mistylea Onyx won the Springdale Pony Stud Supreme Welsh Pure Bred Adult Exhibit of the Year.

Riders in the Land Rover Premier Arena have extra incentive to do well at the 2014 NRM Horse of the Year Show thanks to an initiative from a family with a long association with equestrian.

Kevin Hansen's vision to move eventing's cross country course to the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds was a huge hit for the 150 VIP guests at the recent NRM Horse of the Year Show launch.

Show hunter, Chloe Akers and Cortaflex Kiwi Motto just seem to go hand in hand . . . or should that be hand in hoof?

Top New Zealand dressage riders with a desire to ride at some of the world's best events have the opportunity to win extra prize money at the 2014 NRM Horse of the Year Show thanks to Hawke's Bay woman Beth Bielski.