2006




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Balmoral Show 2006 press launch (April 2006)

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Pictured at the launch of the 2006 show are: Colin McDonald (RUAS Chief executive) Peter McQuaid (allbed sales and marketing manager) and Derek Henderson (NI Connemara Pony Breeders Association) and his Connemara Pony Snabo Lily.
 


The official launch of the 2006 Balmoral show took place recently at the Kings Hall showground’s.
Speaking at the launch, Colin McDonald, RUAS Chief Executive said, “The Balmoral show is the home of the most prestigious livestock competitions in Ireland. We have a full house of first class entries in every sector so we can look forward to some intense competition” he went on to say “our trade stands are sold out and I’m delighted to be welcoming over 85 new exhibitors including two from as far away as Canada.

International show jumping will as ever be a highlight of this years show and in addition to a strong contingent of Irish riders, top GB riders including Nick Skelton and Geoff Billington will compete for a share of the £20,000 prize fund on offer!

This year allbed equine bedding™ are sponsoring the amateur show jumping class at Balmoral, so be sure to come along bright and early on Thursday 11th May at 9.00am to see what’s promising to be a cracking competition in the allbed Amateur Championship.

For further information on the show see www.balmoralshow.co.uk or contact 02890 665225


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