Without doubt this is the section that attracts most entries year on year, with a range of equines on show from the tiny miniature horses to the majestic Clydesdales and donkeys.
Head of In Hand Section: Lawerence Patterson
Champion Irish Draught Mare 2008
Local Champions David & Nikki Gregg with Kerrins Ginger Mist.
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Head of Agricultural Horses:
Head of Miniature Horses & Donkeys: Lillian Graham
** new sponsorhip and prizes for miniature horse & donkey classes **
NEW CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION DONKEY CUPS PRESENTED.
New Saintfield Supreme Champion Miniature Horse of Show
embroidered rug sponsored by ... Kustom Colours
** New Driving Class - driven to any type of vehicle **
(each entry will receive a prize)
Saintfield was the first show to support the miniature horse classes, it has now exteneded to accommodate 3 societies holding classes on show day. Classes include age classes, gelding, solid colour, broken colour, spotted, young handler, veteran horse, american pure and part bred classes to name but a few.
The British Miniature Horse Society, the Miniature Horse Club of GB and the Miniature Horse Association of Ireland.
Exhibitors can gain qualification to Royal International, Hickstead, BMHS Breed Show, MHCGB Championships, and the MHAI Championship in Cavan.
Donkeys
** UPDATE ** Affiliated to the Donkey Breed Society
(plus an unregistered class)
Donkeys must be pre-entered in 2010 **
To assure the arrangement of prizes and rossettes
2009 - New sponsorship for donkey classes.
Championship Perpetual Cup & and class prizes
sponsored by Norman Graham Re-Design Specialist
Reserve Champion Perpetual cup - Glenhollow Stud
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Prizes for all class winners and all young handlers will receive a prize
Despite the weather last year there was a fantastic display of well turned out donkeys.
Donkey classes will take entries on show day, 30 minutes prior to the start of the first class at 9am.
Full results lists for above can be found on Saintfield Show Results