The first National Horse Show, jointly organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of Ireland and the RDS, was held in 1864 in the RDS Agricultural Hall, at Leinster House. In 1868 the RDS assumed sole responsibility for the management of the Horse Show, and in 1881 held its first Show at Ballsbridge. Today over 1500 horses take part in the Dublin Horse Show continuing its reputation as one of the world’s leading equestrian events.
This collection contains posters, advertisements and photographs of the Dublin Horse Show dating from 1868 to 1966. See the Dublin Horse Show Catalogues collection for detailed information about each year of the Horse Show.
Irish Aga Khan Team.
Dublin Horse Show poster.
Iris Kellett and Morning Light.
Irish Kellett at the European Championships.
Iris Kellett and Morning Light, Dublin.
Dublin Horse Show jumping programme
Dublin Horse Show poster.
Eddie Macken and Boomerang.
Dublin Horse Show poster.
Dublin Horse Show postcard.
Dublin Horse Show poster.
Nations Cup.
Dublin Horse Show postcard.
Captain John Ledingham, Nations Cup, Dublin.
Comdt. John Ledingham on Kilbaha
Jessica Kurten, Nations Cup, Dublin.
Dublin Horse Show poster.
Dublin Horse Show poster.
Iris Kellett Showjumping Legend video.
Bertram Allen, Grand Prix.
Jessica Springsteen, Nations Cup, Dublin Horse Show.
Nations Cup.
Aga Khan 90 years of the Nations Cup at the Dublin Horse Show banner.
Aga Khan 90 years of the Nations Cup at the Dublin Horse Show booklet.
Nations Cup winners.
In Cold Blood, Off Wet Sawdust: the Story of the Dublin Horse Show booklet .
From the Field to the Arena: A Century of Women Showjumping at the Dublin Horse Show exhibition banner.
In Cold Blood off Wet Sawdust exhibition banner.
From the Field to the Arena: A Century of Women's Show Jumping at the Dublin Horse Show booklet.
Conor Swail on Count Me In
Selling the Show: 154 years of promoting the Dublin Horse Show
Horse Show Heroes: A History of Show Jumping at the Dublin Horse Show
Eddie Macken on Boomerang
Mr J. Ewing Johnston's Common Sense in the Main Arena
County Galway Hunt parade
RDS President Mr Justice W. E. Wylie presenting the Duggan Cup
President Douglas Hyde presenting the Aga Khan trophy
President Douglas Hyde presenting the Aga Khan trophy
Commandant D. J. Corry for Ireland on Duhallow.
Major R. B. Shepherd for Great Britain on Rodeo
Lieutenant Fresson for France on Houlette
Lieutenant Mylius for Switzerland on Uzburg
Commandant D. J. Corry for Ireland on Duhallow
Major R. B. Shepherd for Great Britain on Blue Steel
Rittmeister Brinckmann for Germany on Oberst
Major D. W. Cleeve for Great Britain on Hazel
Captain W. F. Butler for Great Britain on Big Sweep
Captain Chevallier for France on Jacynthe
Rider on Mrs. Morrison's Snowball
Major R. B. Shepherd for Great Britain on Blue Steel
Father O'Reilly of Roscommon on Star
Major Bolton for Great Britain on Napoleon
Captain Gonze of Belgium on Babette
Horse drawn carriages parading around the Main Arena
Marching bands parade
Bloodstock Sale Ring
View of the stabling area
View of the stabling area
Horse drawn carriage driving past Anglesea Stand
Tea being served on the Band Lawn
Judging of horses in Ring 2
Military rider competing in Main Arena
Military rider competing in the Main Arena
Presentation to military riders in the Main Arena
Military rider competing in the Main Arena
Military rider competing in the Main Arena
Two riders jumping the bank in the Main Arena
Horse drawn carriages in Main Arena
Hunt with hounds in Main Arena
Riders in Main Arena
Group of children walking beside stabling area
View of the Clock Tower from underneath the Angelsea Stand
John Bamber's champion of the pony classes
Maureen Wilson's Daydream
D. J. Lynch, Kinsale with Lady Chestmint
P. Walsh, Glanworth with World's Wonder
Knight of the South
Mr Rohan with Friar Lore
R. O'Keeffe with Twinkling Light
B. Hickey with Knocklong Boy
Winner of the Ladies' Trophy on Lop Gilt
The Rt Hon Mr Justice Wylie on Lop Gilt
P.J. Roche on Grit
Ladies' fashion show in the Concert Hall
Female competitors riding side-saddle
Exhibits in the Main Hall
Judging horses on Ring 1
Bandstand Lawn
Outdoor exhibits
View of the Anglesea Stand
Judging horses on Ring 2