The exclusive Horse of the Year Show gala evening, which takes place on the last night (Sunday, October 12) of the world famous show, promises to be one of the most glitzy in its 60-year history.

A host of celebrities will join in celebrating the final performance of the Diamond Jubilee Show which takes place between October 8 and 12 at Birmingham’s NEC.

The star-studded gala evening, which is hosted by actress Susan George and her husband and fellow actor Simon MacCorkindale, who is currently playing Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music at the London Palladium, attracts a variety of celebrities from the worlds of sport and entertainment.

Famous faces attending the show’s gala evening include actor Martin Clunes, Katie Price and Peter Andre, Eastender’s star Adam Woodyatt, racehorse trainer Paul Nicholls, former footballer and England under-21 manager Stuart Pierce, actress and presenter Anthea Turner, rugby ace Rory Underwood and former footballer George Graham.

Gala night visitors will be able to feast on the full action-packed programme of entertainment. The very best of top international show jumping climaxes with the HOYS Diamond Jubilee Leading Show Jumper of the Year.

In addition, the showing classes culminate with the Supreme Pony of the Year and the Horse Deals Supreme Horse of the Year. The evening’s programme will also be interspersed with stunning equestrian displays and a spectacular finale, which have all been specially choreographed to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Rounding off the gala evening and the action filled five-day equestrian extravaganza is a spectacular finale which pays tribute to some of Britain’s top equestrian personalities from the past 60 years together with the show’s champions. The traditional Ode to the Horse will be read by Simon MacCorkindale and followed by Auld Lang Syne to bring the curtain down on the 60th Horse of the Year Show.

For tickets, call the box office on 08719 454500 or visit the official website at hoys.co.uk