EquiRatings Horse of the Year 2017: Making the List

Published: Dec. 5, 2017, 12:33 p.m.

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We saw standout performances from all corners of the world in the 2017 eventing season. With only 12 slots available for\\xa0EquiRatings Horse of the Year, a fierce debate ensues as Sam, Diarm, Jenni and Nicole\\xa0select the nominees in this hour-long, action-packed episode.

The team battle it out to get their favourites onto the list. We look at the stats. We relive the memories. In the end Diarm laments the fact that Mr Bass is not on the list \\u2014 some things never change!\\xa0It\'s an episode not to be missed.

Congrats to Ivar Gooden for winning the Fan Nomination with a massive push on social media. Stay tuned for the winners of the Rambo Duo rugs, and thank you to all who participated in our Horseware contest. Without further ado, our 12 nominees ...

1. fischerRocana FST (GER)
2. Nereo (NZL)
3. Arctic Soul (GBR)
4. Horseware Hale Bob (GER)
5. Ballaghmor Class (GBR)
6. Bulana (GBR)
7. Hunter Valley II (AUS)
8. Donner (USA)
9. Cekatinka (NZL)
10. Calle 44 (JPN)
11. Ivar Gooden (GBR)
12. Foxwood High (CAN)

In-depth articles\\xa0will be posted for each horse on the\\xa0EquiRatings blog, with all the stats, facts and numbers you need to know. Voting starts ahead of Christmas week!\\xa0

Don\\u2019t forget to follow the Horseware Eventing Podcast\\xa0on\\xa0Twitter\\xa0and\\xa0Facebook\\xa0and subscribe via\\xa0iTunes\\xa0\\u2014\\xa0feel free to leave a 5* review too.

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