The Public Judging Competition, synonymous with the Dublin Horse Show, is going digital. Gone are the days of writing down your chosen line-up on an entry form, and posting it in the ballot box, this year it can all be done with the click of a button. The competition is a great way for spectators to get involved in the Show. It is open to everyone and offers visitors an opportunity to demonstrate their equine knowledge. If you have an eye for good conformation and movement or think you have what it takes to pick out a winner, then this is the competition for you!
The competition will run over 2 or 3 classes on each day of the five-day Show, which takes place from Wednesday, the 17th to Sunday, the 21st of August. And you can decide where your expertise best lie, whether that is with Riding Horses, Hunters, Connemara Ponies, Young Horses, Cobs, Mares and Foals, Stallions or even in the Racehorse to Riding Horse class.
To enter, visit dublinhorseshow.com/publicjudging, or simply scan the QR code which will be displayed around the Showgrounds. If your selection matches that of the judges you will be entered into a daily draw for the €1,000 prize.
Public Judging classes 2022:
| Day and Time | Class # | Class Name | Ring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | |||
| 10.35am – 11.50am | Class 26 | Large Riding Horse | Ring 1 |
| 2.30pm – 3.45pm | Class 21 | Small Hunters | Ring 1 |
| Thursday | |||
| 11.25am – 12.50pm | Class 74 | Ridden Connemara Ponies | Ring 2 |
| 2.50pm – 3.50pm | Class 57 | Three-Year-Old Geldings | Ring 1 |
| Friday | |||
| 11.05am – 11.50am | Class 49 | Breeders’ Championship | Ring 1 |
| 1.20pm – 2.10pm | Class 42 (A) | Irish Draught Stallions | Ring 1 |
| 4.00pm – 5.10pm | Class 23 | Cobs (Heavy-Weight) | Ring 2 |
| Saturday | |||
| 11.15am – 11.45am | Class 34 | Mares & Foals – Filly Foal | Ring 1 |
| 1.05pm – 2.30pm | Class 30 | Racehorse to Riding Horse | Ring 1 |
| Sunday | |||
| 11.50am – 12.35pm | Class 80 | Show Hunter Ponies | Ring 1 |
| 1.55pm – 2.30pm | Class 118 | Broodmare Futurity | Ring 1 |
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