DUBLIN - BRITAIN BEAT IRELAND

The Dublin Horse Show introduced a new event with teams from Ireland and Britain, replacing the Aga Khan Trophy due to the absence of continental teams. The British A team struggled, while the Irish civilian team performed well, securing second place. The British B team excelled, with Elthea Rogers-Smith and George Hobbs leading them to victory with minimal faults.

Why was the Aga Khan Trophy event replaced at the Dublin Horse Show?

• Due to bad weather conditions

• Because of the absence of teams from the continent

• Lack of sponsorship

• Change in event management

Which member of the Irish civilian team scored two clear rounds?

• George Hobbs

• Seamus Hayes

• Captain Edward Campion

• Ted Williams

How many faults did the British A team accumulate?

• 12 faults

• 18 faults

• 24 faults

• 30 faults

Who recently won the Queen Elizabeth Cup at White City?

• Elthea Rogers-Smith

• Mrs Fred Welsh

• Ted Williams

• Seamus Hayes

What was the penalty received by George Hobbs and Brandy Soda?

• Starting before the signal

• Missing a jump

• Knocking down a fence

• Taking too long over their second clear round