Netherlands win Aga Khan Trophy as Ireland finish third

Netherlands win Aga Khan Trophy as Ireland finish third

Ireland finished in third place in the Nations Cup Of Ireland at the Dublin Horse Show as the Netherlands lifted the Aga Khan Trophy.

‘This is on a different scale’ – fans rave about Dublin Horse Show as the Netherlands swoop for Aga Khan Trophy

Day three of the 150th Dublin Horse Show was the busiest so far as a sellout crowd witnessed the Netherlands clinch the prestigious Aga Khan Challenge Trophy with an immaculate score of zero faults.

Ireland finish third as Netherlands claim Aga Khan Trophy

It was a third podium in succession for Michael Blake’s men since winning the event in 2022.

Dutch courage prevails as Ireland finish third in Aga Khan Nations Cup - Horse Sport Ireland

Pride in abundance tinged with a hint of regret – the overarching feeling for the Irish after a third-placed finish in the home Nations Cup for the award of the Aga Khan Trophy. Michael Blake’s men made it three podiums on the spin at the RDS since their win in 2022, a total of four faults placing the team third behind winner the Netherlands and Germany. They were just pipped for second on time after Ireland and Germany both only had one pole do…