The Dublin Horse Show
The Horse Show is a Dublin institution. A celebration of Ireland's affinity with the horse, from the best show horses to the best international show jumpers. It is one of Ireland's largest events, a highlight of the summer, each year welcoming tens of thousands of people Ireland and all over the world.
THE EVENT
Bringing together the style and elegance of the best international showjumpers in the world, with an entertainment programme designed to keep the little ones delighted, the Dublin Horse Show is an event where summer memories are made. International riders mix with the best national and junior riders in Ireland at this celebration event. The Dublin Horse Show has become a fabled summer experience, an occasion that seamlessly combine horses, style and socialising as it does every year.
Dundrum Town Centre Ladies’ Day at the Dublin Horse Show also never disappoints. Irish style, elegance and design come together to celebrate this annual staple in the social calendar. Ladies and gentlemen from all over will come together and showcase their fashionable side to be in with a chance of winning the coveted titles of Dundrum Town Centre’s ‘Best Dressed Lady’ and Louis Copeland & Son’s ‘Best Dressed Man’.
And that's before we include the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™, Land Rover Puissance and Longines International Grand Prix that makes it one of the top equestrian shows in the world!
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WINNERS OF THE DUBLIN HORSE SHOW NATIONS CUP (Aga Khan Trophy)
- Ireland was victorious in 2004
- Great Britain won the Cup in 2005
- Germany in 2006 and also
- Germany in 2007
- Great Britain in 2008
- Italiy won in 2009
- Netherlands 2010
- GB in 2011
- Ireland won in 2012
- GB 2013
- USA 2014
- Ireland 2015
- Italy 2016
- USA won in 2017
HOW YOU GET TO THE SHOW
The RDS is located in the Heart of Dublin in Ballsbridge. It is situated on a 42-acre site between The Four Seasons Hotel and Herbert Park on Merrion Road.
More information on the Dublin Horse Show
For more information on the Dublin Horse Show log on to http://www.dublinhorseshow.com/
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