Olympic incentive will add spice to 2019 Dublin Horse Show

The 2019 show jumping FEI Nations Cup fixtures were confirmed at the weekend and will see Ireland compete in qualifiers in France, Poland, the UK, and at home in Dublin. The series carries an extra edge this year as one Olympic place is winnable for those who make it to the October final in Barcelona.

That raises the stakes at this year’s Aga Khan Nations Cup at Dublin Horse Show. It will be the last qualifying event for the countries chasing points to get to Barcelona, so for those lagging behind by then it will be a crucial fixture. In between Dublin in August, and Barcelona in October, teams will have another opportunity to get to Tokyo at the European Championships in Rotterdam where three places are on offer, but the ‘last chance saloon’ of the Spanish finale cannot be overlooked.