Netherlands claim Aga Khan Trophy as Ireland finish third

Fiona Sheridan paid tribute to the course builder Alan Wade and to Ireland's young guns who produced double clear rounds and drew huge cheers from the thousands of spectators who turned out in style.

WINNERS: The Netherlands team celebrate with the Aga Khan trophy. Pic: ©INPHO/Henry Simpson

The iconic golden Aga Khan trophy for showjumping, the most historic trophy in the sport was held aloft by the mighty dutch team on the 150th anniversary of Dublin Horse Show where they finished on a zero score on a balmy day at Ballsbridge.

It was a closely contested eight team competition, but the Netherlands galloped off with six show stopping clear rounds to claim the Aga Khan trophy and €64,000. Germany finished on the fastest four fault score as runners up and Ireland, despite a gallant attempt claimed third on four faults with a duo of first time supertalented riders.