IT'S TIME TO VOTE!

Welcome to the ninth Horse & Hound Awards - celebrating the dazzling achievements of the 2024 season, both on centre stage and behind the scenes. As ever, we have some very worthy shortlisted candidates, from sublime champions to emotional stories to pull at the heartstrings.

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Nominated and voted for by you, our heroes of 2024 will be revealed at a glittering, star-studded ceremony on Wednesday, 27 November at Dallas Burston Polo Club - so get your votes in now! You can vote and book tickets at horseandhound.co.uk/awards

Swaine Dressage Horse of the Year

A home-bred star and a horse bought on the proceeds of a motorhome sale are among the top dressage performers in the world this year

GLAMOURDALE

13yo stallion, Lord Leatherdale x Negro

Rider: Lottie Fry

Owners: Van Olst Horses

Breeder: Joop Rodenburg

Groom: Richard Hauwaerts

IT'S been another stellar year for the charismatic stallion Lottie describes as "the perfect dressage horse", following his individual and team bronze medals in Paris. With an undeniable presence in the arena, he continues to captivate audiences worldwide, cementing his status as one of the most exciting and successful dressage horses of his generation. "He's so powerful when you canter it's like flying, but he's also elastic and supple at the same time, and it's rare to be so powerful and elegant," Lottie says. "I was so proud of him in Paris; I 100% knew he was capable of it, but to be able to pull it off and get the bronze was just incredible."