Woodstock O Wins 7 & 8 Yr Old International Championship
US rider Laura Kraut has racked up a series of wins at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow at the RDS. Among others Kraut won the 7 & 8 Yr Old International competition earlier on in the week and topped this off today winning the 7 & 8 Year Old Championship in the RDS main arena. Publish post to:
RDS Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow 2011 – What Was Your Moment?
For me the Dublin Horseshow at the RDS is not like any other. It is not just about competitions and shopping. It is a wonderful consistency in a world gone mad and a reminder of old memories and a chance to make new ones. Many will say change is good but I love [...]
Longines International Grand Prix Provides Another Win For USA
The longines International Grand Prix of Ireland was the final International showjumping competition of the 2011 Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow. The Grand Prix had an attractive prize fund of €200,000 and took place in the RDS main arena. Forty horse and rider combinations competed over a track that proved challenging for many. Publish post to:
McMunn & One Time Win Carling King 5 Yr Old Championship
The Carling King 5 year old Championship took place in the RDS main arena at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow on Sunday the 7th August. The competition was sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland. Of the thirty six initial entries, the 5 yr old horses competition which was held in Simmonscourt on Friday 5th August whittled [...]
Team Great Britain Win FEI Nations Cup at 2011 Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow
Team Great Britain were victorious in the FEI Nations Cup in the RDS main arena at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow this afternoon. The quartet won in a two way jump off against Ireland which had the crowd enthralled. With Great Britain and Ireland both topping the leader board after round two on a two round [...]
Emma O’Dwyer Places First & Second in Holmestead Saddlery 148cm National Championship
Emma O’Dwyer placed both first and second in the Holmestead Saddlery 148cm National Championship in the RDS main arena at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow this morning. O’Dwyer, who qualified for the championships at Cavan was clear in the first round on both Joanne O’Dwyers Jacknell Street and Joanne O’Dwyers Kalim De Montlieu. Publish post [...]
Kraut Earns Another Win In 7 & 8 Yr Old International
American rider Laura Kraut earned herself another win in the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow this morning. Kraut piloted eight year old bay gelding Woodstock O to victory in the Young Horses 7 & 8 year old International class which is sponsored by the Bruce Shaw Partnership. Publish post to:
Dublin Horseshow Preparation – Pat Galavan Gears up for Amateur Championship
In the run up to the weekend of the 2011 Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow we caught up with another Irish amateur rider hoping for success at the RDS this week. Pat Galavan, a native of Wexford and now living in Naas will take part in the Amateur Showjumping classes starting ths evening. Pat’s horse is his [...]
Top Three Victory for Ireland in Talbot Hotel Speed Derby
It was an Irish whitewash on home ground at the RDS main arena this afternoon as Irish riders dominated the placings in the Talbot Hotels Speed Derby. The Speed Derby which had thirty three starters proved to be a showcase for Irish riders and horses. set of at a blistering pace across the track clear all the [...]
Away Cruising wins 4 Year Old Young Event Horse Final
Away Cruising took top honours in the FEHL 4 year old young event horse class at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow. The grey gelding by Cruise On was ridden by Colin Halliday and bred by Eamonn O’Flaherty in Maynooth. The pair qualified for the final at Ravensdale Lodge. The final took place over two days. The presentation phase took place [...]
Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow Specials, Offers & Bargains
While the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow at the RDS Dublin this week will attract a host of equestrian enthusiasts not everyone will be there just to watch a piece of the action in the venues many competition arenas. The Horseshow has become synonymous with a great day out and the ultimate equestrian shopping experience. The [...]
Greg Broderick wins final International Class of the Day
Greg Broderick took the win of the last International class held today on 8 year old Ballypatrick Mistique. 41 horses took on the International 7 & 8 Year Old class held in Simmonscourt this evening with just 13 getting through to the Jump-Off, but it was Greg and Ballypatrick Mistique who stormed through with a [...]
Job & John Add Western Flair to the Dublin Horseshow
Spectators were treated to an unusual display this afternoon at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow at the RDS. Job the virginian mule and his owner John Fox were in arena two. John has years of experience as a cowboy and trail guide. The pair have a close partnership and have shared many experiences in the [...]
Blue Angel Flies to Victory in Irish Sports Council Classic
The Irish Sports Council Classic dominated the main arena in the RDS at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow this afternoon. There were fifty seven horse and rider combinations starting in this show jumping class which had a prize fund in excess of €20000. Fastest against the clock was US rider Lauren Hough. Hough cleared the jump off phase [...]
Dublin Horseshow Preparation – A Young Riders Viewpoint
With the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow taking place this week in the RDS final preparations are underway for many horses and riders. Outside of the International arenas and classes, a great number of amateur Irish riders will compete this week. From riding club members and showing enthusiasts to children and pony club members the horse show show cases and caters for [...]