Riders clad in green beaten into second place by talented visitors who grab unassailable lead in third of four jumping rounds
Mark O’Shea, from Co Dublin, said he was getting his bearings: “It’s my first ever Dublin Horse Show, but hopefully not my last, it has been great fun so far. It’s something a little bit different, isn’t it? I have an interest in all sorts of sports so I said I would give this a go before the football is back this weekend.”
Even though Ireland lost, it doesn’t dampen the spirits. It’s just great that so many people can come together for such a fantastic few days of sport and craic Unfortunately, for those in attendance, Ireland failed to go back-to-back in the main event, as a talented Swiss team stole the spoils, obtaining an unassailable lead in the third of four rounds of jumping. The Irish team placed second overall, with Mexico rounding out the podium positions.Shelley Bridges from California viewing the Tony O’Connor equine artist stand at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2023.
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