Get Ready For The Saintfield Horse Show

Saintfield Horse Show is on Saturday 24th August starting at 9.30am

Downpatrick Race Course kindly hosted the launch of the 16th Saintfield Horse Show in style in the magnificent surroundings of The Brownlow Suite recently.

Race Course Manager Ruth Morrison along with Richard Lyttle, Directors of Downpatrick and staff welcomed Saintfield Horse Show Director Joan Cunningham, Sponsors, Guests and the Horse Show Team.

The Show takes place on Saturday 24th August and is kindly hosted by Andrew and Laura Napier, Hazeldene Farm, Ballynahinch.

Looking forward to the Saintfield Horse Show (l-r) are Joan Cunningham, show director with organisers Debbie Quinn, Megan Hamill, El;ma Newberry, Mandy Pryce, Pius Kulama and Paddy Rafferty.
(Photos by Jim Masson / Down News ©).

Show Director Joan Cunningham said: “We are absolutely delighted that Andrew and Laura  have given us the opportunity to have our Show at their fabulous Equestrian Centre.

“The Show will kick off at 9.30am with all Horse Showing Classes in Ring 1 and Ring 2 which will include thexa0 Downpatrick Race Course Racehorse to Riding Horse, the Ulster Tatlerxa0Ladies Side Saddle Championship and the H&J Martin Supreme Championship.xa0 xa0

(l-r) are Derek Spencer, show commentator; Megan Hamill, rider,;Joan Cunningham, show director; and Andrew and Laura Napier whose farm is hosting the show,

“The Pony Rings 3 and 4 will include in-hand showing, ridden ponies, lead rein and a range of Family Pony classes. There will also be a Miniature Horse Championship. Andrew Napier will design the Working Hunter Course.”

Joan added: “A special Celebrity fun Class is being organised at the minute. The Equestrian Celebrities will be dressed up in fancy gear. They will be interviewed when they arrive into the arena.

Rowallane Councillor Terry andrews with former councillor Robert Burgess; Joan Cunningham, show director and Maurice Hanna, show organiser.

“There will be lots of  prizes  for the most entertaining, the best fancy dress, the most stylish rider etc.etc. and rosettes for everyone. An event NOT to be missed.

“If singing is your talent then there is something for you… Saintfield Horse Show’s Got Talent…this is a singing contest andxa0 Live Country music will entertain everyone and back the Singing Talent Competitors.

Pictured in the Brownlow Suite at Downpatrick Racecourse are (l-r) Ruth Morrison, Racecourse manager; Gertrude Steele, Downpatrick Racecourse staff; Adele Rea, Racecourse director; Joan Cunningham, Saintfield Horse Show director; and Anne Millar with her daughter Shemaine Kerr.

“If dressing up is your thing then watch out for the judge who will be choosing the Most Appropriately Dressed Lady at the Show.

“And don’t forget to bring your dog for the pet dog classes!

“Every penny raised at the Show will go towards bringing the Children’s Choir over next year from Uganda for the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride.

(L-r) Jim Scott, Anna Pearson, Lyn Dunlop and Willie Pearson who help organise the show.

Saintfield Horse Show and Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride are also organising a GRAND CHARITY BALL on Friday 8th November at La Mon House Hotel

This will be a Black Tie Occasion and promises to be the best night of the year.

The schedule for the Show is now out and entries are open on the website:    

www.saintfieldhorseshow.com

Joan Cunningham pictured with Killyleagh artist Leo Casement.

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