Aga Khan day always sees Dublin buzzing with excitement and the weather, which hasn't been kind this week, managed to give us some sunshine and the best part was there was no rain!

For Ireland, the mood was not hopeful of a win for many reasons - they have not been having a great season this year combined with in fighting which would not be helping the morale of the Irish riders. Leading up to this years Dublin Horse Show, jumpingaround.com broke the story regarding Jessica Kurten's refusal to accept her place on the Irish Team and this then saw a place available on the Team. Harry Marshall was listed as was Clem McMahon and when the final team was announced on Thursday evening it consisted of Cian O'Connor with Waterford Crystal, Captain Shane Carey and Killosery, Clem McMahon and Gelvin Clover and Billy Twomey and Anastasia.

Dublin Horse Show always puts on a great show and their presentation prior to and on the completion of the Aga Khan Cup is wonderful - the pomp and ceremony is beautifully presented and the huge crowd enjoy every moment of it.

Whether a regular at Dublin Horse Show or a first time visitor the pageantry is spectacular and te capacity crowd roared their approval at every stage of the performance.
The beautiful Cup - pictured left - that is the prize the eight teams were in Ireland to win!
The Dress Suits - pictured above - are the order of the day for the gentleman and after five wear is the dress for women.
The arena crew - pictured right - were well turned out for the event.

Britain's Nick Skelton - pictured left - found time to have a quick chat with America's Chef d'Equip and legend, George Morris.

The Swiss Team looked very smart in their red gear.
Gerry Mullins and Tom Slattery - pictured below - have a ringside chat before the start of play.
The Dutch team - pictured left - cannot be missed on course in their orange jackets.
The photographers work hard and grab whatever rest time they can - pictured left Tony Parkes and a couple of mates.
Irish elder statesman, Con Power - pictured right with cap on - shares a laugh on course with Billy Twomey and Course Designer Alan Wade.

Eamon Rice, Captain Gerry Flynn and Captain Shane Carey - pictured left (from left to right) - have a chat about the course before the jumping starts.

Cian O'Connor - pictured below (in cap) - gets some advice from Tom Slattery (centre) and his mentor Gerry Mullins (right).

French International Course Designer, Frederic Cottier - pictured left - goes through last minute paperwork before the Aga Khan Cup begins.

Frederic Cottier has been building super tracks throughout the week where the riders have been tested to the maximum.

The pageantry includes the parade of nations where the flag bearers escort each of the eight teams into the arena to their own national anthems.
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