The Horse of the Year award is designed to represent the best in the history of the pleasure horse industry. This award is presented each year to the owner of the horse (at time of most recent NSBA competition), which is most deserving of this prestigious award based on NSBA show records in a combined ranking of points and money earned.

This award will be a traveling trophy, with a permanent award given to the previous years' recipient. The winner will be announced at the annual NSBA Honors Banquet.

• 2022 - Lafitte De Muze
• 2022 - If Im Honest
• 2021 - Diamant's Legacy
• 2021 - Hot Lopin Lily
• 2020 - Snap It Send It
• 2019 - VS GoodRide
• 2018 - Couture Blue Genes
• 2017 - Made N The Shade
• 2016 - Lexus Made Lady

• 2015 - For One Night Only
• 2014 - Rock County Kid
• 2013 - Huntin My Zipper
• 2012 - Hunting Big Dreams
• 2011 - WhatsCookigGoodLookin
• 2010 - BlazinMyTroublesAway
• 2009 - GoodCowboyMargarita
• 2008 - A Certain Vino
• 2007 - Vital Signs Are Good

• 2006 - Majestic Scotch
• 2005 - Hot Lopin Louise
• 2004 - Potential Diva
• 2003 - Vested Faith
• 2002 - Sky Blue Summer
• 2001 - Radical Rumors
• 2000 - Zippos Cowgirl
• 1999 - Dont Gamble
• 1998 - Lotto Flash