Saintfield Horse Show Plans Shaping Up

Dr. Ivan McCabrey, Chief Executive of Mivan, said, ” We are delighted once again to be involved with the Saintfield Horse Show. To see so many people enjoying themselves and supporting a charity is fantastic. [caption id="attachment_26084" align="alignleft" width="326" caption="Saintfield Horse Show Director Joan Cunningham with Lee Campbell, Mivan Marketing Manager, launch the Mivan Ardnavalley Saintfield Horse Show to be held on Saturday 20th August,2011."][/caption] “The Donkey Derby sounds great fun and our team from Mivan will be at the Show to soak up the atmosphere.” Lee Campbell, Mivan’s Marketing Manager, added, ” It is a great fun day out for all the family. The classes and events run like clockwork thanks to Joan and her busy team. There will be showjumping for Horses and Ponies with courses designed by Top International Course Designer Raymond Jess. Working Hunter classes with course designed by the well-known David McClurg. “The show will also feature ridden ponies, lead rein, family ponies, minature horses, shetlands and donkey classes. For the adults there will be ridden hunter classes, cob, small hunter happy hackers, race horse to riding horse and also a ladies side saddle championship. “If you don’t have a pony why not bring along your dog as there will be a variety of pet dog classes. The highlight of the day will no doubt be the Celebrity Donkey Derby with £1000 going to the winners choice of charity. Full detail of Sponsor and conditions for the Derby will be released soon. Meantime Joan is appealing to anyone who would have a suitable donkey for the Derby and would be willing to bring it to the show to please contact her as it would be greatly appreciated. “Saintfield’s Got Talent is another highlight and will commence at approximately 3pm in the Mivan Ardnavalley Marquee following lunch. Among other prizes the winner will receive £500 for their chosen Charity. “Please note you do not have to be a resident of Saintfield to enter this competition. The winner will also get the opportunity to perform at the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride on Saturday 3rd December.” And there was more…for the children at the show there will be plenty of fun with quads, bouncy castles, slides etc. Admission is £2 for adults and children are free. All Entries are on the field and schedules can now be downloaded from the website www.saintfieldhorseshow.webs.com or from local saddlers and feed merchants. For further enquiries contact Joan Cunningham on 02897519030. or 07775860744 or email joancunningham1@gmail.com]]>