August 31st, 2005
Nothing resolved as riders and officials continue to disagree
Last evenings meeting of Irish showjump riders saw no resolution as Jessica Kurten left after suffering verbal abuse from Captain Gerry Flynn, while many call for a stop to the ongoing childish fighting.....full story

August 30th, 2005
Irish showjumpers and officials meet at Dublin Airport today
A conciliatory meeting is scheduled to take place at Dublin Airport today to try and sort out the issues which are currently splitting the Ireland as sides are taken everywhere. It is understood that Jessica Kurtten, Harry Marshall and Cian O'Connor are amongst the invited. Watch this space!

August 28th, 2005
As David does battle with Goliath, Olive Clarke takes the win!
Cavan hosted the 3rd last round of the IJM Grand Prix League today and with Sarah Kate Quinlivan holding a delicate lead from Cian O'Connor and his team of International horses the excitement was high today......full story

August 12th, 2005
Dublin Horse Show showcased the Coloured Horses.....
and Australian photographer, Katrina Mann was on hand to capture the beauty of these romantic horses who so often don't have their breeding listed but have the kindest of eye, temperament and the beautiful markings make it an interesting class to watch....full story

August 10th, 2005
The richest Puissance in the world goes to Britain.....
Nick Skelton and the handsome grey stallion Russell wowed the crowds at Dublin on Saturday as they made 2.10m look like a 1.20m warm up fence - they soared over it with ease and nobody could match them.......full story

August 9th, 2005
Ladies Day is one of the fashion features of Dublin Horse Show
Australian photographer, Katrina Mann, in for Dublin Horse Show, had a field day with all the glamorous hats out in full force on Thursday, Ladies Day at Dublin Horse Show. There were so many and most were beautifully suited to their wearers....full story

August 9th, 2005
The Irish Draughts were under saddle for the first time at Dublin
For the first time in the history of the Dublin Show the national breed, the Irish Draught Horse was seen and judged under saddle rather than only in hand and the interest was enormous for this class......full story

August 8th, 2005
The Irish couldn't win their own Aga Khan Cup but .......
they have managed to claw their way off the bottom of the Leaderboard for this 6th round. The Brits won it in fine style and even Michael Whitaker's last fence down couldn't deny them the win at Dublin on Friday......full story

August 8th, 2005
The continuing Irish showjumping blues
As Irish Showjumping appears to be split over the current round of fights between riders, officials and owners many are speaking out on radio, tv and mainstream newspapers. Threats are being thrown at riders, owners, officials......full story

August 8th, 2005
Irish showjumping troubles continue........
Two of the five selectors resigned last night as Dublin Horse Show came to a close. Tom Slattery (the riders representative) and Liam Buckley called it quits last evening after much discussion regarding team selection. With the next Super League fixture in Aachen, Ireland cling by their fingernails to stay in the Super League.

August 6th, 2005
NICK SKELTON AND RUSSELL TAKE THE PUISSANCE
The euro11,300 prize for first in the richest PUissance in the world went to Britain's Nick Skelton today when they were the only ones to successfully clear 2.10m at Dublin Horse Show today and they did it without appearing to raise a sweat. Photos and full story to follow.

August 5th, 2005
AGA KHAN CUP GOES TO GREAT BRITAIN FOR THE 23rd TIME.....
With 6 points in hand the Brits were in the lead as their last rider came out - Michael Whitaker was clocking up a clear round to take the win and even when Michael lowered the last fence and collected a time penalty they still won from Germany. Photos and full story to follow.

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