The seventh annual Saintfield Horse Show was launched in style on Thursdayxa0evening at the Rowallane Gardens in Saintfield kindly hosted by the National Trust.
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From left, June Ormedilla, Victoria Ormedilla, Michael Murraypresenting The Lagan Construction Perpetual Challenge Cup for The Supreme Hunter Champion ofÊ the Show to Joan Cunningham, Show Director, with Megan Hamil.[/caption]
Joan Cunningham, Show Director,xa0welcomed all the guests and sponsors andxa0thanked them for their continued support. Newry Mourne and Downxa0District Council, who are the major Sponsors of the Show, werexa0represented by Councillors Dermot Curran, Robert Burgess, Terryxa0Andrews and William Walker.
Joan said: “This year’s show which takes place on Saturday 15 August at Tyrella House nearxa0Downpatrick, promises to be by far the biggest and best ever and hasxa0something for everyone.
“With over 80 classes to choose from. Working Hunters,xa0classes for horses and ponies with the course designed by well-known coursexa0designer David McClurg. There are two showjumping arenas for horses and poniesxa0featuring The Northern Ireland Affiliated Riding Club, and we have the Ladies Showjumping Championship, The Amateur Championship and in the ponyxa0arena there is a special class for Pony Club members only.
“The courses for thexa0showjumping will be designed by international course designer Raymond Jess.
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Alwyn Riddell, Robert McCarthy, Mary Riddell, Michael Drake, Leo Casement, artist, Joan Cunningham, Show Director, Bree Rutledge and Michael Murray.[/caption]“Two rings will be in operation for the Ridden Hunters with classes to suitxa0everyone from Hunter classes to happy hackers class. Three new perpetualxa0challenge cups have been presented. Robin and Vi Patterson have presented axa0Perpetual Challenge cup for The Champion Hunter of The Show.
“The Laganxa0Construction Perpetual Challenge Cup has been presented for the Supreme Hunter Champion of the show and the North Down Marquee Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Cobxa0of The Show is also a popular proze many will be striving for.
“Leo Curry is going to be kept extremely busy with two rings inxa0operation for the Ridden Ponies and in-hand showing. With the Lead rein, family ponyxa0etc. there will be in total 45 classes and there will be lots of classes for miniature horsesxa0and not forgetting the Novelty Dog Show commencing in ring 5 at 2.pm.
“Other Special Attractions at the show not to be missed include the Hilariousxa0Delaney’s Musical Donkeys commencing at 2.45pm in the Hunter Ring 1 facing thexa0North Down Marquee.
“Thexa0judging will take place in the champagne/wine bar at 2.15pm for thexa0Best Dressed Lady at the Show.
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From 12noon * xa0Live Music from The famous Country Harmony and Box Car Brian.
* xa0Amusements for the kids. A Village of trade stands and plenty of deliciousxa0food on offer. Or why not treat yourself to a full sit down lunch in thexa0marquee. Watch press for more details.
* xa0Admission for adults: Entry is £2.50 and children are free – also free parking in show field with special disabilityxa0parking and facilities. For more details go to:
www.saintfieldhorseshow.com or for anyone wishing to bring a trade stand contact Joan Cunningham at 07775860744 or email [email protected] ]]>
