Day Three of the Horse Show … and how the sun did shine :)

See the full gallery of 67 photos from day 3

SPLENDID SHOWJUMPING IN THE SUNSHINE ON DAY THREE OF MILLSTREET INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
Record crowds have been enjoying superb weather conditions and top-class International showjumping on the opening days of the 2012 Millstreet International Horse Show.
Since Sunday afternoon, over 1,200 horses have been arriving in the Co. Cork town; travelling from across the country and following the return to International status for the first time in 12 years, riders from 6 different nations have also made the journey. Foreign visitors include … read the full article in Stable to Stable Magazine

A few blog photos from Hughes Horse Stud who are in Millstreet for the week. This is what it’s all about …

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Saturday

… William Whitaker gave Britain its second feature win in as many days at Millstreet International Horse Show yesterday, but Alexander Butler also laid down a marker ahead of tomorrow’s €50,000 grand prix. Whitaker and the nine-year-old Fandango were … read the full article in the Irish Examiner (11-Aug)

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… For a show that has had its fair share of ups and downs in the past few years, Millstreet International CSI *** has bounced back this year to host a show reminiscent of the wonder years in Co. Cork. The international flavour has returned, no doubt enticed by the substantial prize money on offer …read the full article on HeyHorse.ie

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Shane Breen was best of an Irish-dominated class with a second place in the HSI-sponsored Millstreet Masters jump-off class at Millstreet’s international show in Co. Cork today … Read the full article on RTÉ Sport