Gallagher Dublin Horse Show

Showing Classes:

Ladies' Side-Saddle

Performance Irish Draught

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 

Junior Equitation

Ridden Connemara Ponies

Working Hunter Ponies

Working Hunter Horses

Jumping Classes:

All National Show Jumping classes require qualification

Details of all qualifiers can be found on the website by clicking here

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

Do I get allocated a tack room for my equipment?

If you wish to request a tack room, you may do so through the Online Portal, linked here.  Payment is made at the time of request. 

Tack room allocation is based on the number of entries an Exhibitor has, i.e., If you have three or more entries you will receive a tack room or if you wish to share a tack room with another Exhibitor and you record this with your entries, you will receive a tack room.

If you apply for a tack room and we cannot allocate one to you, 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 Lansdowne F. C. - Claremont Road, 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.

How many tickets do I receive with my entry?

Equestrian Exhibitors will receive two (season) tickets for each horse entered.

A wristband system will be in place at the Show.  Exhibitors will receive their tickets in the form of vouchers with QR codes via their Online Entry Portal.  The voucher with QR code must be scanned upon arrival at the Showgrounds in exchange for a wristband.  The voucher are not admission tickets and must be used to redeem a wristband at the designated areas. The holder of an authorised and un-tampered wristband will be entitled to come and go from the premises during the 5 days of the Show. 
Please note that lost, mislaid or broken wristbands will NOT be replaced free of charge. 

How can I buy additional Exhibitor Tickets?

Additional Exhibitors Tickets can be purchased by exhibitors only and only through the Online Entry Portal.  Click here to access the Online Entry Portal.  

Am I entitled to use the Pocket Bar?

Only if you have a Pocket Wristband.

Do I need to buy tickets for children?

Children 4 years of age and under are admitted free.

Do you have any phone number to contact in Ticketmaster to help me to buy tickets online?

No - Ticketmaster do not operate a telephone helpline.

You can access support via their website www.ticketmaster.ie or https://help.ticketmaster.ie/hc/en-ie/articles/360019542978-How-to-Contact-us

Where are the best seated areas for people with accessible needs?

Ticketmaster have a very helpful online map which highlights accessible areas. The map can be viewed here.

Where is the best entrance for people with accessible needs?

The best entrance for people with accessible needs is the Main Entrance, through Hall 1 on the Merrion Road.

I want to change my Tickets for the RDS Dublin Horse Show, how can I do this?

You will need to contact Ticketmaster directly at www.ticketmaster.ie in order to do this.

What does a Family Ticket allow access to?

A standard family ticket does not include seating in the Main Arena. However, all competitions and performances in Ring 1, Ring 2 and Simmonscourt can be viewed with this ticket.  Entry to the Kids Zone is also included. 

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, 13 July 2026.

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 will only be made payable to the Account Holder from which the entry was made.  Refunds will be paid via transfer using Trolley secure cloud-based payment platform only.  For more information on Trolley see the following link: www.trolley.com

When do I receive my prize money?

All prizemoney will be paid out after the Dublin Horse Show (before the end of September).  Prizemoeny will only be made payable to the Account Holder from which the entry was made.  Prizemoney will be paid via transfer using Trolley secure cloud-based payment platform only.  For more information on Trolley see the following link: www.trolley.com

Please note: The number of prizes awarded is based on the number of animals catalogued
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.

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