FAQs
- Which events require qualification?
- Show Operations
- Tickets and Entry
- Withdrawals and Refunds
- Rosettes and Prizes
- Equine Vaccination Requirements
1. Which events require qualification?
Showing Classes:
- Ladies' Side-Saddle
- Performance Irish Draught
- Breeders' Championship
- Three Year Old Potential Event Horse
- Three Year Old Loose Performance
- Young Event Horse
- Junior / Young Rider Event Horse
- Intermediate Side-Saddle
- Connemara Performance Hunter
- Combined Training
- Junior Equitation
- Ridden Connemara Ponies
Jumping Classes:
- All National Show Jumping classes require qualification
Details of all qualifiers can be found on the website by clicking here
2. Show Operations
Can I request a stable location, or can my horses be stabled together?
We allocate stables according to classes and unfortunately cannot accommodate any specific requests.
What do I get for my entry fee?
Stabling, including hay and bedding.
When can I arrive with my horse / pony to be put in their stable?
Horses / ponies can only arrive at their allocated times. The arrival times will be allocated once all entries have been processed.
The following list of riding centres may have stabling available for exhibitors who may need to bring horses or ponies with them which are due in the RDS towards the end of the Show week.
Please note the RDS is providing this list as an aid to exhibitors ONLY and all livery conditions, costs and insurance implications are between the exhibitor and the riding centre. Exhibitors are free to use any other centre of their choice and knowledge.
Carrickmines Equestrian Centre, Glenamuck Road, Fox Rock, Dublin 18
Tel: 01 2955990
www.carrickminesequestrian.ie
Kells Equestrian Centre, Carlanstown, Kells, Co. Meath
Tel: 086 8499201 or 087 9544351
www.kellsequestrian.com
Do I get allocated a tack room for my equipment?
Demand currently exceeds supply for tack rooms and allocation is provided on a first apply basis. Exhibitors must indicate on the Fee Docket if a tack room is required and send in with the entry form (together with the relevant fee). If you apply for a tack room and we cannot allocate one, you will receive a full refund after the Show.
Is car parking provided with my entry?
No. Exhibitors can pre-book car / truck / trailer / caravan space at Marian College, UCD, Merrion Cricket Club and Old Belvedere Rugby Football Club at a set fee. Please see the Exhibitor Parking page on this website.
Can I bring my horse in early or leave early?
Exhibitors must adhere to the arrivals and departures times listed in the Schedule. Exhibitors not required for Parades must vacate on the day their class adjudication is finished.
3. Tickets and Entry
How many tickets do I receive with my entry?
A wristband system will be in place at the Show. Each Exhibitor will receive a voucher(s) which must be surrendered upon arrival at the Showgrounds in exchange for a wristband. This voucher is not an admission ticket and must be used to redeem a wristband at the designated areas. An exhibitor will not be permitted to exchange tickets or collect wristbands on behalf of another individual, groom or rider etc. Each wristband will be fastened by a member of the RDS Ticketing Staff. The holder of an authorised and un-tampered wrist band will be entitled to come and go from the premises during the 5 days of the Show from the 9 to 13 of August 2023. Please note that lost, mislaid or broken wristbands will NOT be replaced free of charge.
Exhibitors will of course still be able to carry out their normal preparations during the two days before the Show.
How can I apply for additional tickets?
Additional tickets can be purchased online at www.dublinhorseshow.com or by phone at 0818 719300 (calling from Republic of Ireland), 0844 8472455 (calling from Northern Ireland) or +353 1456 9569 (calling from outside of Ireland).
Am I entitled to use the Pocket Bar?
Only if you have a Pocket Pass.
4. Withdrawals and Refunds
How do I withdraw my entry?
You must contact the RDS Equestrian Department in writing by letter or email.
Details as follows:
Address: Equestrian Department, RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Phone: +353 (0)1 2407200
Email: equestrian@rds.ie
Up until what date can I withdraw a horse without incurring a monetary penalty?
60% of the entry fee is returned if the withdrawal is received in writing on or before Monday, 22 July 2024.
If I withdraw before the due date, when will I receive my refund?
All refunds will be issued after the Show (before the end of September). Refunds are made payable in Euro cheques only.
5. Rosettes and Prizes
When do I receive my prize money?
All cheques will be posted after the Dublin Horse Show (before the end of September). Prize money and refunds will be made payable in Euro cheques only.
Please note: The number of prizes awarded is based on the number of animals catalalogued
1 - 9 animals catalogued - prizes awarded from 1st to 3rd place
10+ animals - prizes awarded from 1st to 5th place
If I win a Cup or Perpetual Trophy, can I take it home?
All exhibitors (winning owners or riders, where applicable) who are awarded a cup or trophy at the Dublin Horse Show will have their details engraved on the trophy. Cups and trophies will no longer be given out to exhibitors between Shows. Winning exhibitors will have an opportunity to be photographed with the trophy at the prize giving ceremony and will be able to see the engraving details on the trophy at the following year's Show.
6. Equine Vaccination Requirements
Compulsory Vaccination against Equine Influenza
To control Equine Influenza, all equines must be vaccinated every year as a routine measure. The primary vaccination must consist of two inoculations given at intervals not less than twenty-one days and not more than ninety-two days apart. Booster given between one-hundred-and-fifty days (5 months) and two-hundred-and-fifteen days (7 months) after the primary vaccination. The annual booster dose must be administered within twelve months of the previous inoculation.
The Vaccination Requirements and Protocol for national horses and ponies entering the RDS Showgrounds is as follows:
All (national) horses and ponies entering the Showgrounds must have received the primary vaccination against Equine Influenza. The primary vaccination must consist of two inoculations given at intervals not less than twenty-one days and not more than ninety-two days apart. The Booster vaccination, which is given between one-hundred-and-fifty days (5 months) and two-hundred-and-fifteen days (7 months) after the primary vaccination, is not necessary for entry to the Show.
Evidence of such vaccination must be properly documented and certified on the animal’s passport. Failure to do so will result in the animal not being admitted to the Showgrounds.
All horses and ponies entered at the Show must have a passport that is in accordance with the relevant current EU and Irish Legislations.
For details on the Vaccination Requirements for international horses click here - Vaccinations | FEI
