HappyHollyDays
Slave to a house cat, 4 yard cats and 2 ponies
If anyone is thinking of going next year there are free tickets available online via their Facebook page.
2-3 March 2024 at the NEC.
2-3 March 2024 at the NEC.
National Equine Show 2024
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lizziebell
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Has anyone been before? Is it any good? I was really disappointed with HOYS this year (having not been for many many years), and I find YHLive a bit “samey” each year.
HappyHollyDays
Slave to a house cat, 4 yard cats and 2 ponies
There is a 2023 thread if you put it into the search bar. It’s a bit of a mixed bag with some people enjoying it and others not so much.
ElleSkywalkingintheair
As excited as Kitty about to be a bridesmaid
I enjoyed as more smaller companies rather than the usual suspects. More like YHL used to be. It was small and cramped this year but next it's rumoured to be twice the size. Parking at NEC is loads but no muddy fields, and as the tickets tend to be free, you can take a car full and only pay £3 or so each for parking 
Dave's Mam
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I'm not usually one for these sorts of things, but I really enjoyed it, as @ElleSkywalker said, more smaller companies. Already got free tickets for next year.
Fjord
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Ooh fab, thanks! Just booked a couple of tickets.
Orangehorse
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Parking is £16 I believe, although you can book in advance and it is cheaper. Something to take into consideration!
Snow Falcon
Hoping for drier days
Or train it. The NEC is well served with Birmingham International right by it. A short walk to the halls/Arena.
HappyHollyDays
Slave to a house cat, 4 yard cats and 2 ponies
If you can go by train it’s a minutes walk to the halls.
Bobthecob15
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We went, we had VIP tickets and frankly thank god because there was seating in there! Very little elsewhere so I’m hoping they have learned their lesson! The food was also extortionately priced… it was ok shopping but not amazing if I’m honest. We’ve got free tickets so may go back but not rushing to if I’m honest! I hope they have more stands and space this time as it was very busy from 11-2ish and hard to walk around
lizziebell
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We always park at the train station for the nec. It’s not really any cheaper, but it’s a nice easy undercover walk to the halls.