Horse Show attracts 80,000

THE five-day Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show, which ended on a high note yesterday, attracted an estimated overall attendance of around 80,000 people.

A return to form by the Irish team in the Samsung Super League Nations Cup and an exhibition of quality young stock in the showing classes were among the highlights.

The social and fashionable round, entertainment and a trade display of over 300 stands added to the appeal of the event which had €720,000 in prize money and cost some €3 million to stage.