GOLDEN TICKET RIDERS: THE ROAD TO THE DUBLIN HORSE SHOW
The Dublin Horse Show is the pinnacle of the Irish equestrian calendar. Taking place this year at the RDS from August 5th – 9th, we know the blood, sweat and tears that goes into getting to those iconic arenas. Preparing for Dublin qualifiers now starts months if not years in advance. It is what keeps us going through the long, wet, cold winter days; the hope of our chance securing a ‘golden ticket’. Dublin has always been important to the Aloga team with Bertram, Harry, April and Grace all competing ponies there. Career highlights for Bertram included helping Ireland to Aga Khan glory in 2015 and winning the Internation 7 & 8 Year Old Final with Next Cornet in 2025.
At Aloga Equestrian exhibiting in the Main Hall and showcasing our range of horse blankets is one of the biggest events of our year. Months of planning and preparation goes into the stand design and set up. Meeting our Irish customers is essential for feedback and development of our product range. The Dublin Horse Show is so important to us in so many ways so we want to acknowledge and mark the achievements of those that have successfully secured their golden tickets for this year’s show. Regardless of how it goes on the day, getting to compete at the Dublin Horse Show is a massive achievement and we want to congratulate every one of you who have qualified so far. We have been blown away by the response to our Who’s Qualified post and want to share the joy of those who have sent in their photos.
We have a special surprise for anyone who has secured their Golden Ticket also so please DM us on Instagram or send us a Whatsapp to +353 87 328 3458 to get yours.
Find us at during the Dublin Horse Show in the Main Hall Stand E11.
Golden Ticket Riders 2026
Rory McBride with Creevelea Firefox
Chloe McHugh O'Connor on Monna Curragh Ted qualified for the junior equitation not exceeding 138. First time to the RDS and so excited
Nicci Hall
Will Griffin and Leagaun Colour qualified 133 WHP.
Adam Campbell quailifed two 7 year old in the Young Rider Event and a 5 year old in the working hunter.
William Flood on Toberpatrick so Dignified
Louisa Dalton with Monarch of the Glen in the 143cm Working Hunter Pony
Clooniereen Maura ridden by Charlotte Smiley qualified for the 4and5 yr old Connemara Class and Eastlands Jollybrae also, in the O17 Connemaras.
Rock of Belass and Ellie Rogan in 4/5yo Connemara
Tilly Smyth placed 2nd qualifying her 6yo 128 pony, Grantstown init towin it in the 128 6&7yos at Maryville RDS Qualifier
Fia Guinan and her 158 working hunter Barrybeg Lakeview Lass.
Claire Sheerin Working Hunter Horse
Kitty Concannon & Moorland Snowdrift for the 4&5 Year Old Ridden Connemara
Rachel Westphal on Clonross Giselle junior equitation 138cm
Louisa Daisy Dalton Dellboy II in 133cm Working Hunter Pony
Freya Alken on Jane Kinsella’s Drumree Phoenix
Owen Shadow and Holly Logan qauilfed for the 143 plaited WHP
Sarah Maxwell 4yr old Working Hunter qualified ! Also 5yr old working hunter qualified too!
Millie Dalton with Jubilee in the Working Starter Stakes
Nicola Collins in the Connemara Performance Hunter
Jennifer McCurry qualified for the Amateur Showjumping
Ella Connolly qualified in the 5 to 7 year old Connemara Performance class
Loggy Star qualified for the 128 A Class
DERREN HEIGH HO 4y ID gelding qualified for 4y working hunter and for 4&5y performance ID class
Patrick Leddy qualified for the 138 As with Glenara Tiger Roll
Dylan Cregan for the Pony Showjumping
Pauline Howlin
Abbie Collines qualified 2 in RSH Strings Attached and Aughavannon Grandeur
Kate Rath-Doyle on Maggies Ranger qualify for the O17 Connemara Ridden
Sleehaun Showtime and Sleehaun Champ both qualified for this year's Show
Roisín Casey and her pony Oorid Alfie qualified got their golden ticket for the u17 ridden connemara class in scarteen.
Krafty Tim Hunt and Emily Marnane qualified for the 153 whp and Equitation 138-153
Lillymai Walsh in the Pony Working Hunter
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