Saintfield Horse Show Running On August 20th

th August, 2011 at Oughley Road, Saintfield by kind permission of Mr. Jim Prentice. Show Director Joan Cunningham welcomed the large turnout which was well and truly catered for by Lillian Graham and thanked the National Trust for kindly hosting the evening and the sponsors for their generosity in making the Show possible. She said, “With Mivan Limited once again being the major sponsor and proceeds from the Show in aid of Christian Aid’s Appeal for Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia and other areas of East Africa, the organising team is hoping the weather will be kind to them and the Show will be well supported. [caption id="attachment_26854" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Saintfield Horse Show Director Joan Cunningham, centre, with sponsors and friends launch the forthcoming Show in the beautiful grounds of Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield."][/caption] “There will be a full range of showjumping classes for horses and ponies with the course designed and sponsored by top Irish international course designer Raymond Jess. “The show will also feature the Ulster Tatler Ladies’ Side Saddle Championship, ridden classes for ponies, lead rein, Tiny Tots, Family Ponies, Ridden Hunters, Cob Class, Small Hunter, Happy Hackers, Miniature Horses, Shetland Ponies and Donkeys which are sure to draw in large entries. “The courses for the Working Hunter classes will be designed and sponsored by well-known David McClurg, renowned for his excellence. “There will also be the very popular Race Horse to Riding Horse Class sponsored by Downpatrick Race Course and the Celebrity Donkey Derby which is certainly not to be missed with £1,000 going to the winner’s choice of charity.” [caption id="attachment_26859" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Saintfield Horse Show Committee members and sponsors at the launch of the Show in Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield. From left Renee Mills, Head of Working Hunters, Michael Murray, Vi Patterson, Head of Ridden Hunters, Lillian Graham, Head of Miniature Horses and Donkeys, Philip Houston, Sponsor, Get Noticed Signs, Leslie Hill, Angie Watson, National Trust who hosted the evening, Anne Hill, Sponsor, Harry Corry Limited and Valerie McBride, Sponsor, McBride Fashions."][/caption] And there’s more! The Saintfield’s Got Talent Competition is open to everyone and this event is run on the similar basis of “Britain’s Got Talent” with excellent prizes to be won and the winner will receive £500 for their chosen charity. The only difference is that the winner will not perform live at the Royal Variety Performance but will have the opportunity to perform at the annual Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride on Saturday 3rd December, 2011. Background music for this will be provided by the well known Panache. [caption id="attachment_26860" align="alignleft" width="226" caption="Saintfield Horse Show Director Joan Cunningham, right, with Sylvia Steele, left, and Jenny Anderson who will be taking part in the Ulster Tatler Ladies Side Saddle Championship at Saintfield Horse Show on Saturday 20th August, 2011 with all proceeds going to charity."][/caption] “There will be lots of fun and activities for the children with Pet Dog classes, bouncy castle, quads, slides etc”, explained Joan. “All entries are on the field and schedules can be downloaded on the new website www.saintfieldhorseshow.webs.com or available from local saddlers and feed merchants.” Anyone having difficulty obtaining a Schedule can contact Joan Cunningham on 02897 519030 or Mobile 07775860744 or email joancunningham1@gmail.com To members of the public attending admission for adults will be £2 with children free.]]>