THE Public Judging Competition is open to all at Dublin Horse Show (August 8th-12th).

Movement, style and presence will be all important at the RDS this August. You would be forgiven for thinking it is another summer concert, but no, they are, in fact, key elements in the Public Judging Competition that takes place each day at this year’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations CupTM of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show.

Through participating in this popular event, visitors to the Show get to demonstrate their equine expertise and be in with a chance to win €1,000 daily.

Simply view the selected classes on the day, examine the candidates for the top prizes as best you can, by taking into account conformation, movement, gait, presence, etc. of all the horses on display.

Once you have made up your mind about which animals should take the top honours, submit your form and see if it matches the judges’ selection. It’s a way of really getting involved in the competition and making the most out of your day at the Show. Remember someone has to win so it could well be you!

Public announcements at the Show Rings will remind you on the day of which classes are eligible for the competition, they range from young horses, to racehorses, to side-saddle.

Commentators will direct you to where you can pick up entry forms at both Rings 1 and 2 and give you some guidelines by which to make your decision, that’s if you need any help at all!

The particular classes are also marked in the timetable for each day of the Show. Best of luck!

Wednesday

10.30am – 12.00pm Class 26 Large Riding Horse (15 entries) (Ring 1)

3.15pm – 4.45pm Class 21 Small Hunters (18 entries) (Ring 1)

Thursday

11.00am – 12.00pm Class 1 Light Weight Hunters (12 entries) Ring 2

12.00pm – 1pm Class 58 Three Year Old Geldings (18 entries) Ring 1

3.10pm – 4.10pm Class 37 Irish Draught Mares (13 entries) Ring 1

Friday

11.55am – 1.25pm Class 49 Breeders’ Championship (18 entries) Ring 1

1.30pm – 2.10pm Class 42 Irish Draught Stallions (13 entries) Ring 1

3.10pm – 4.15pm Class 22 Cobs (Light Weight) (15 entries) Ring 2

Saturday

11.45pm – 12.15pm Class 35 Foals by a Thoroughbred Sire (11 entries) Ring 1

1.05pm – 2.35pm Class 30 Racehorse to Riding Horse (17 entries) Ring 1

Sunday

11.15am – 12.15pm Class 80 Show Hunter Ponies (20 entries) Ring 1

12.30pm - 1.25pm Class 28 Intermediate Side-Saddle (14 entries) Ring 1

1.25pm – 2.00pm Class 116 Broodmare Futurity (8 entries) Ring 1