The Dublin Horse Show is coming on in leaps and bounds

Almost 1,500 horses will be take part in 132 different classes, while some of the world’s top show jumpers will compete in the international competitions, including the Furusiyya FEI Nations’ Cup (Aga Khan Trophy) on Friday
The show is costing €4.5m to stage at the Royal Dublin Society complex and is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors. But behind all the pageantry and excitment is the sport horse industry, which continues to play an important role in the national economy.