Who's going to the Horse Show

convert

So just wondering who's going to the show next week, and what days are you going? And is there any particular reason you're going?

Hoping to go on Saturday, and maybe Wednesday, too...

I can't make it this year.

Borderfox

Working there wed/thurs/sat/sun

ciars84

I cant afford to go this year

fits

MEMEMEME!

*jumps up and down excitedly*

I've never been to the horse show before...

I'm going Thursday and doing the ladies day thing. And Saturday. Maybe perhaps Sunday, we'll see.

doctor evil

How could you have never been to the Horse Show before fits?

Not too sure what day/days I'll be going, will have to check the time table. I hope the shopping will be better this year, I may buy one or two things I really need (aka really want) and then get the rest on the last day if I can.

napoles

I'm there from Tuesday to Sunday. Competing all days except Saturday!

convert

napoles wrote: »

I'm there from Tuesday to Sunday. Competing all days except Saturday!

You'll have a busy week, so!!!

Are you showing? If so, what classes will you be competing in?

Best of luck!

li-evo7

I should be there every day:D Cant wait. Just got my new horse so il have to do some shopping!!

SmellySockies

I dont have the time to go this year ;[[[

Mr.Helpful

I'll be there for the whole week as I am working! Can't wait!

Shame that they have changed the format of the Aga Khan this year, makes my day sooooooo much longer:mad: oh well its money at the end of the day which is priceless in these harsh times!!

li-evo7

Mr.Helpful wrote: »

I'll be there for the whole week as I am working! Can't wait!

Shame that they have changed the format of the Aga Khan this year, makes my day sooooooo much longer:mad: oh well its money at the end of the day which is priceless in these harsh times!!

How have they changed the format???

fits

doctor evil wrote: »

How could you have never been to the Horse Show before fits?

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Usually either no money, noone to go with or I was elsewhere.

But I am going this year... woot!

ironia

first time to show, so don't know what to look for. will check out programme, then will know.
will go to first day and will see then

convert

li-evo7 wrote: »

How have they changed the format???

The two rounds aren't being held one immediately after the other, as is usually the case. Apparently the first round is being held earlier in the day, around 13.30, with the second round being held around 16.00 (I may stand corrected on the times, can't remember exactly, but you get the general idea).

Mr.Helpful

convert wrote: »

The two rounds aren't being held one immediately after the other, as is usually the case. Apparently the first round is being held earlier in the day, around 13.30, with the second round being held around 16.00 (I may stand corrected on the times, can't remember exactly, but you get the general idea).

Yep thats exactly what is going well so Ive heard from one of my sources. Plus the president wont be there until 5.30 which is when the"Aga Khan" offically starts!

convert

I don't know why, but for some reason I feel that it may have something to do with the RTE coverage of the competition, a bit like the fact that they want some of the racecourses to follow Punchestown's lead last April, and hold the festival meetings in the evening to maximise TV viewing ratings.

byhookorbycrook

was trying to figure that out on the tv guide.

jucylucy

Hoping to og on Wednesday1 The website booking has a "pormotion code" box, any idea as to where the codes are available? Also there used to be the pony racing in the arena is this still on and if so when as the kids would love this.
Thanks for your help.

convert

Do you mean the pony club games that used to be in one of the rings behind the main arena? If so, I think they are on at the weekend, but I'm not sure what time.

caroline1111

Hi, does anyone know if jessica kurten will be competing any of the days? Thanks.

MDFM

caroline1111 wrote: »

Hi, does anyone know if jessica kurten will be competing any of the days? Thanks.

I think i saw Jessica's name on the individual's list so she'll surely compete most days i'd say.

shanagarry

The program is here and you can get results (and international start lists if you click through the international link) here

Mounted games Saturday and Sunday. I always love watching the crazy 128s as well, so their final should be fun to watch too. Jessica is going in the main class today, so she should feature throughout the week.

caroline1111

Thanks guys, I'm going up tomorrow so hopefully I'll see her.

ecaf

I'm not going unfortunately too expensive! My friend isn't going either for the same reason!

ciars84

Unfortunately I cannot go this year as I have to priorotise my funds, but I will watch the tv coverage of it
Shame they have changed the format of the AgaKhan. I think its more exciting to have one round after the other.

convert

Can anyone tell me how much the 'concession' admission price is if you turn up on the day? It's advertised as €15 on the website, but when you go to book it, there's a charge, so it works out at €16.25. Is that still cheaper than turning up on the day?

Thanks!

Lizard Queen

im hoping to go saturday , i try to go every year i love the show, just have to drag along the boyfriend

MDFM

convert wrote: »

Can anyone tell me how much the 'concession' admission price is if you turn up on the day? It's advertised as €15 on the website, but when you go to book it, there's a charge, so it works out at €16.25. Is that still cheaper than turning up on the day?

Thanks!

€20 admission fee for adults, or thereabouts...we're up at it for the week, season ticket works out better value at €50 for the 5 days.

convert

Yeah, I saw that, but unfortunately I can't make it more than 2 days! Season ticket isn't bad value if you get to go for 3 or more days!

granturismo

convert wrote: »

Can anyone tell me how much the 'concession' admission price is if you turn up on the day? It's advertised as €15 on the website, but when you go to book it, there's a charge, so it works out at €16.25. Is that still cheaper than turning up on the day?
Thanks!

Webbooking claims 5% reduction. Web price for a family ticket is €47.50, all web prices supposidly have a 5% reduction already applied. I was charged a compulsorary €3.00 to book online. I noticed the family ticket price on the gate today was €50 - so no online reductions but a small rip off.

convert

granturismo wrote: »

Webbooking claims 5% reduction. Web price for a family ticket is 47.50, all web prices supposidly have a 5% reduction already applied. I was charged a compulsorary 3.00 to book online. I noticed the family ticket price on the gate today was 50 - so no online reductions but a small rip off.

When I went to book my ticket yesterday I noticed that the tickets online included the compulsory booking fee, which actually made it more expensive than just buying on the day. A bit of a joke, really, especially when an online discount is advertised. I wasn't too impressed that the season ticket, which is 50 forthe concession rate for admission only, doesn't include tomorrow! A little bit harsh in the current economic climate, I feel.

That said, there was a nice atmosphere there today, and there were lots of great showing classes and showjumping events on offer today.

TwilightFan88

Can anyone explain to me why the entire format is changed this year!!??

Okay I understand with the new sponsorship of the Nations Cup by Meydan and having TEN instead of eight nations competting in the Aga Khan, is the main reason for the re shuffling of the Agan Khan times wise!!

But whats the story with the Pussiance only starting at 6 on Saturday!!??

N RTE's coverage is S***E to be honest for the Sunday, the Longies Grand Prix is starting at 3.10 by the events list on the website but RTE are ony doing coverage from 6!!

RTE really pissed me off years ago when the axed the coverage of the Milstreet Show and then bout 6-7 years ago when the cut the RDS Horse Show down from the full week of events coverage just to Friday, Saturday and Sunday and now by the looks of it with regards to the Sunday coverage this year they cutting it again!!

It really bugs me cause I have been watching this since I was five!! And it's the one thing I sit down and watch from start to finish!!

bnagrrl

Can't make it this year
But watching it on TV.
Can't wait for the Puissance and Hunt Chase!

Borderfox

Go to RTE.ie and try and find the Equestrian section, not that easy is it. Same as the mainstream papers, poxy pictures taken by somebody who doesnt know one end of a horse from the other.

If it isnt football/GAA/Racing then it doesnt matter

TwilightFan88 wrote: »

Can anyone explain to me why the entire format is changed this year!!??

Okay I understand with the new sponsorship of the Nations Cup by Meydan and having TEN instead of eight nations competting in the Aga Khan, is the main reason for the re shuffling of the Agan Khan times wise!!

But whats the story with the Pussiance only starting at 6 on Saturday!!??

N RTE's coverage is S***E to be honest for the Sunday, the Longies Grand Prix is starting at 3.10 by the events list on the website but RTE are ony doing coverage from 6!!

RTE really pissed me off years ago when the axed the coverage of the Milstreet Show and then bout 6-7 years ago when the cut the RDS Horse Show down from the full week of events coverage just to Friday, Saturday and Sunday and now by the looks of it with regards to the Sunday coverage this year they cutting it again!!

It really bugs me cause I have been watching this since I was five!! And it's the one thing I sit down and watch from start to finish!!