Classes
| When: | Where: |
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| Sunday 18 August | Ring 1 |
| 28. MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over. 148cms or over but not exceeding 158cms. (To be ridden side-saddle by riders who have attained their 14th birthday by 1 January 2024.) |
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Aim
To promote, present and preserve the art of side-saddle riding.
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Entry Fee
RDS Members: €250 each entry; Non-Members: €290 each entry.
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Rules
The rider's ability and turnout, and the way of going, manners, conformation and movement of the horse will be considered as part of the adjudication.
Horse and rider combinations who are entered in the Intermediate Side-Saddle, Class 28 are not eligible to compete in the Ladies' Side-Saddle, Class 27.
Riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1 January 2024 and are entered in the Intermediate Side-Saddle, Class 28 may also compete in the Ladies’ Side-Saddle, Class 27 provided they are eligible and have qualified.
Horses / ponies entered in Class 28 may also be entered in other classes, provided they are eligible.
Exhibits in the Intermediate Side-Saddle must have a current and valid height measurement under the Showjumping Ireland / Irish Pony Society Measurement Scheme and their passports must be available on arrival for inspection.
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Qualification
The top three pony / horse and rider combinations at each of the qualifiers will be eligible to enter the Dublin Horse Show.
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Awards & Prizes
Class 28:
1st €335, 2nd €233, 3rd €186, 4th €129, 5th €93
The number of prizes awarded is based on the number of animals catalogued. For more information please click here.
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Cups & Trophies
Cup No. 139 - The "Hanson" Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented to the winner of the Intermediate Side-Saddle class.
