Saintfield Show Is Officially Launched For 2015
From left Michael Andrews (safety officer) Delia Andrews,
Councillor Terry Andrews, Valerie McBride (McBride Fashions), Councillor
William Walker and Karen Marshall (Showjumping)
The 7th. Annual Saintfield Horse Show was launched in style on Thursday evening at Rowallane Garden Saintfield kindly hosted by the National Trust. This year’s show which takes place on Saturday 15th.August at Tyrella House Downpatrick promises to be by far the biggest and best ever and has something for everyone. With over 80 classes to choose from. Working Hunters classes for horses and ponies with the course designed by well-known course designer David McClurg. Two showjumping arenas for horses and ponies featuring The Northern Ireland Affiliated Riding Club also we have The ladies showjumping Championship, the Amateur Championship and in the pony arena a special class for Pony Club members only. The courses for the showjumping will be designed by international course designer Raymond Jess.
Alwyn Riddell, Robert McCarthy,Mary Riddell, Michael Drake,Leo
Casement, Joan Cunningham (Show Director) Bree Rutledge and Michael Murray.
Two rings will be in operation for the Ridden Hunters with classes to suit everyone from Hunter classes to happy hackers class. Three new perpetual challenge cups have been presented. Robin and Vi Patterson have presentedd a Perpetual Challenge cup for The Champion Hunter of The Show. The Lagan Construction Perpetual Challenge Cup for The Supreme Hunter Champion of The Show and The North Down Marquee Perpetual Challenge Cup for The Champion Cob of The Show. Leo Curry is going to be kept extremely busy with two ring in operation for The Ridden Ponies and in-hand showing. Lead rein, family pony etc. in total 45 classes. There will be lots of classes for miniature horses and not forgetting the Novelty Dog Show commencing in ring 5 at 2.pm. Other Special Attractions at the show not to be missed The Hilarious Delaney’s Musical Donkeys commencing at 2.45pm in Hunter Ring 1 facing the North Down Marquee. The Best Dressed Lady at the Show-…..
Judging will take place in the champagne/wine bar at 2.15pm. From 12noon Live Music from The famous Country Harmony and Box Car Brian.
Amusements for the kids. A Village of trade stands and plenty of delicious food on offer. Or why not treat yourself to a full sit down lunch in the marquee. Watch press for more details. Admission adults £2.50 children free also free parking in show field with special disability parking and facilities. For more details go to www.saintfieldhorseshow.com or for anyone wishing to bring a trade stand contact Joan Cunningham 07775860744 or email joancunningham1@gmail.com
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- From left Michael Andrews (safety officer) Delia Andrews, Councillor Terry Andrews, Valerie McBride (McBride Fashions), Councillor William Walker and Karen Marshall (Showjumping)
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- Leo Curry (Pony Section) Robin Patterson (Safety Officer), Franky Spencer, Delia Andrews, Vi Patterson (Ridden Hunters), Michael Andrews (Safety Officer) Loraine Johnston (Stewart), Karen Marshall (Showjumping), Derek Spencer (Commentator) and Valerie Morrison
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- From left June Ormedilla, Victoria Ormedilla, Michael Murray presenting The Lagan Construction Perpetual Challenge Cup for The Supreme Hunter Champion of the Show to Joan Cunningham (Show Director) also included Megan Hamil.
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- From left Karen Curran, councillor Dermot Curran, Joan Cunningham (Show Director) Megan Hamil and Councillor Robert Burgess
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- From left Bree Rutledge, Phil Boyd Joan Cunningham (Show Director) Megan Hamill, Barry Jones and Alex Fawcett.
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- Alwyn Riddell, Robert McCarthy,Mary Riddell, Michael Drake,Leo Casement, Joan Cunningham (Show Director) Bree Rutledge and Michael Murray.
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