Classes
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| Friday 7 August | Ring 1 |
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48. THOROUGHBRED STALLION PARADE
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| Saturday 8 August | Ring 1 |
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48. THOROUGHBRED STALLIONS
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Aim
To showcase a selection of Thoroughbred stallions available for Irish sport horse breeding (stallions will be registered with an Irish Studbook).
It provides breeders with an opportunity to see a selection of Thoroughbred stallions side by side and determine which may prove the most suitable cross for their individual mare.
Judging is based on good conformation, good bone, correct limbs, good movement and temperament, in addition to presence.
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Entry Fee
RDS Members: €300 each entry; Non Members: €340 each entry
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Rules
Stallions should be appropriately tacked with an in-hand bridle with a bit and a leather lead shank of a minimum length of 12ft.
Double bridles are not permitted.
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Awards & Prizes
Only the winning stallion will be identified by the judges for award of the "Croker" Cup, all other stallions will be awarded €300 for exhibiting.
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Cups & Trophies
Cup No. 38 - The "Croker" Perpetual Challenge Cup presented to the Best Thoroughbred Stallion.
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Parade
There will be a parade of Thoroughbred Stallions at the 2026 Dublin Horse Show. This parade will take place on Friday 8 August. Further details are available here.
Judging of Thoroughbred Stallions will take place on Saturday 8 August.
NB: The rules and conditions for each class and competition as published in the current year's RDS Dublin Horse Show Competition Schedule are complete, final and binding.
All exhibitors must read the current year's Schedule when entering for a class or qualifier. No other version of the class detail or rules are considered official. See link to RDS Dublin Horse Show Competition Schedule.
