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Class Queries

  • Which events require qualification?

    The following class require qualification; Showing Classes: Ladies' Side-Saddle Performance Irish Draught Breeders' Championship Three Year Old Potential Event Horse Three Year Old Loose Performance Y...

  • What is the Minimum Three Show Rule for 4 & 5 year old Horses/Ponies?

    As stated in the Competition Schedule (Page 17; Rule 22), it is compulsory that all 4 and 5 year old horses / ponies entered in the ridden and performance classes at the Show (with the exception of th...

  • If a class if full, can I still enter?

    Unfortunately, once a class has reached capacity, and we are not in a position to offer additional places. Class numbers are restricted as detailed in the Competition Schedule. Furthermore, due to sta...

  • What bit/tack is allowed in my class?

    Acceptable tack/bits for particular classes are outlined in the Competition Schedule. We advise exhibitors to familiarise themselves with the rules for their specific classes ahead of time.  We draw p...

  • Height Query - Junior Eq

    Entries for the Show must be done online. Entries will open on Monday, the 25th of May at 9am.  Entries will close at 5pm on Monday, the 7th of July. Here is the link to the Online Entry System - Onli...

  • Coloured Horses

    Entries for the Show must be done online. Entries will open on Monday, the 25th of May at 9am.  Entries will close at 5pm on Monday, the 7th of July. Here is the link to the Online Entry System - Onli...

  • Height Query - COH & YR

    As per Rule 3 of the RDS Dublin Horse Show Qualifier Rules for 2025 - “3. A horse may not compete in different height categories within the Children on Horses and Young Rider qualifiers – the first ca...