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Kraut goes clear to take Grand Prix on final day at RDS
Kraut goes clear to take Grand Prix on final day at RDS

RTÉ News​

time10-08-2025

  • Sport
  • RTÉ News​

Kraut goes clear to take Grand Prix on final day at RDS

The 2025 Dublin Horse Show has come to a close at the RDS in Ballsbridge where American rider Laura Kraut and the 11-year-old mare Bisquetta emerged as winners of the Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland with what the only clear round of the competition. A field of 40 of the world's top horses and riders battled to find the illusive clear round, but it wasn't until Kraut entered the arena as second-last to jump before the audience saw their first and only combination to emerge fault free. Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa and Major Tom finished as runners-up with the fastest of 11 four-fault scores while Cork's Shane Sweetnam finished best of the Irish in third place on the podium with the Patrick Connolly-bred CSF James Kann Cruz (ISH). Former Olympic and World champion Laura Kraut went 39th of 40 riders and won the Grand Prix with the only clear round on Bisquetta 📺 Watch The Dublin Horse Show on @RTEOne and @RTEPlayer #RDSDublinHorseShow — RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) August 10, 2025 Although the Rolex Grand Prix and Friday's Aga Khan illuded the Irish, they did dominate the remaining international competitions at the Dublin Horse Show, scoring no less than eight five-star wins throughout the week. The penultimate competition in the main arena saw Waterford's Commandant Geoff Curran and the Paul Douglas-bred DHF Alliance (ISH) take victory in the Speed Championship. A blistering clear round in 60.57 seconds saw them push Dutch rider Kevin Jochems and Prada Di Costa (61.04) into second, ahead of Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa in third with Dhalida (61.41). Sunday morning's action saw Wexford's Bertram Allen and the 7-year-old gelding Next Coret come out on top in the International 7&8-year-olds competition. Cian O'Connor and Pegasus finished as runners-up ahead of Michael Pender in third with the Brendan McSorley-bred stallion HHS Flonix (ISH). "I'm just so proud of this mare" - Rolex Grand Prix champion Laura Kraut salutes her mount Bisquetta, who produced the only clear round on the day 📺 The Dublin Horse Show on @RTEOne and @RTEPlayer #RDSDublinHorseShow — RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) August 10, 2025 Tyrone's Niamh McEvoy's winning run at the Dublin Horse Show continued on Sunday morning as she came out on top in the Six-year-old 'Cruising' National Championship with the Ennisnag Stud-bred BP Othello (ISH). A second round clear in 34.35 saw them finish over four seconds faster than the only other double clear which came from Vincent Byrne and Belle Mai, while Harry Wood finished third with Juana Moussardiere. The 5 Year Old 'Flexible' National Championship saw Shane Dalton and the WSI-approved stallion, Unicum - H owned by Ennisnag Stud, Andrew Hughes & Westbury Stud, take the win ahead of Tabitha Kyle and Ottani Z in second and Jack Kent with Castlefield Tycoon in third.

Best dressed at Horse Show
Best dressed at Horse Show

Extra.ie​

time07-08-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Extra.ie​

Best dressed at Horse Show

'It's a bit like falling in love'. That's how the judges described how they felt when they saw the woman who would go on to win 2025 Best Dressed at the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS. With a €10,000 cash prize up for grabs, the stakes were high, and the lucky lady on the day was Nadine King, who stood out from the crowd in her green and white floral ensemble. Judges Bairbre Power and Aoife McNamara said they knew the moment they saw Nadine, that they had their winner, because she just stood out from the crowd, and they fell head over heels for her stylish look. Nadine King – Winner of Best Dressed 2025 at the Dublin Horse Show Nadine, from Donnybrook in Dublin, stole the show in a green and white patterned 'Agua Bendita' midi dress, which had delicate pearl detailing around the square neckline. She accessorised her stunning outfit with earrings by Irish designer One Dame Lane, a Loewe bag, 'shoes from Zara, and a standout headpiece from AnedeCoco. Nadine King, from Donnybrook, winner of the Best Dressed at RDS Dublin Horse Show. Pic: Michael Chester Chatting about her win to Evoke, Nadine said she was inspired by Pride and Prejudice, Bridgerton, and the Gilded Age Speaking as the Best Dressed winner was revealed, judge Bairbre said: 'The standard this year was very high, but we both agreed that when we saw our winner, we exchanged eyes and said 'yes, we have her.' 'The runner-up is also a show stopper, they're both quite different in colour and how they put things together but we're really happy with the chic winners' As Best Dressed winner, Nadine will take home a nice prize of €10k for her efforts today, but there were also prizes for the other fashionistas who impressed the judges at the RDS. Twin sisters, Davinia and Dawn Knight, from Portarlington, enjoying Ladies Day at the RDS Dublin Horse Show. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin / Collins Photo Agency The Best Dressed runner-up received a two-night B&B stay at the 5-star Morrison Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, and two nights B&B at The Trafalgar St. James, Curio Collection by Hilton. The winner of the Best Hat Design, sponsored by Ireland's Blue Book, received a €2k voucher redeemable across the Blue Book collection to put towards a fabulous trip away. Tessy Ehiguese and Tugba Fuatoglu, from Donaghmede and Lucan enjoying Ladies Day at the RDS Dublin Horse Show. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin / Collins Photo Agency All in all, a fantastic turnout for Ladies Day at the Dublin Horse Show 2025 and the weather was kind too, as the sun shone down on the crowds enjoying a wonderful day out.

President Higgins meets Princess Anne at Áras
President Higgins meets Princess Anne at Áras

RTÉ News​

time06-08-2025

  • Politics
  • RTÉ News​

President Higgins meets Princess Anne at Áras

President Michael D Higgins has met with the UK's Princess Anne at Áras an Uachtaráin during a courtesy call by the British royal. Princess Anne is in Dublin to attend the opening day of the 150th Dublin Horse Show at the RDS. The President acknowledged Princess Anne's contribution to equestrian sports over the years as well as to related learning and therapy services. "It was a pleasure to renew my conversations with Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, and to recognise the significant contribution which she has made over so many years to the relationship between our two countries," President Higgins said in a statement. He also extended his best wishes to King Charles and acknowledged his "unwavering support for peace and reconciliation". The British Embassy said the meeting served as a moment to acknowledge President Higgins's "long-standing contribution to Irish public life and the strength and value of the relationship between the two countries". British Ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston said Princess Anne's visit "underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the United Kingdom and Ireland, and the significance of the 150th holding of the RDS Dublin Horse Show". During her visit, Princess Anne will also tour a special exhibition of the history of the Dublin Horse Show and meet representatives from Festina Lenté, a Bray-based charity offering equine-assisted learning and therapy services, and the Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland. Princess Anne has visited Ireland on many occasions in the past including as patron of the Scottish Rugby Union during Six Nations matches.

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