This year’s RDS Library & Archives Dublin Horse Show exhibition, Horse Show Heroes: A History of Show Jumping at the Dublin Horse Show, drawn from material in the RDS Archives, explores the history of show jumping at Dublin, along with some of the notable competitors who have taken part in the Show over its long and illustrious history.
Horse Show Heroes: A History of Show Jumping at the Dublin Horse Show runs in the RDS Library, 4 August 2023 until 29 September 2023. Entry is free to the public, except during the RDS Dublin Horse Show (9-13 August 2023) when it is included in the price of the general admission ticket. Click here to book your tickets now.
The RDS continues its long tradition of support for equestrian sport through the Dublin Horse Show and its Equestrian Programme which is committed to ensuring a secure foundation to develop Irish show jumping into the future.
Horse Show Heroes: A History of Show Jumping at the Dublin Horse Show is curated from material drawn from the RDS Archival and Treasures collections. These collections are now being digitised to ensure their continuing preservation for the enjoyment of future generations. Visit here to find out more: https://digitalarchive.rds.ie
