Smiles for Warrenpoint Winners at Annual Party

Warrenpoint & District Riding Club held their Annual Dinner Party at the Whistledown Hotel on Sat. 30th Jan. The night was full of fun and craic with many riders achieving awards worthy of their commitment to their riding throughout the whole year. Awards such as the Narrow Water Cup for leading Open Pony/Rider, the Patrick Campbell Cup for Open Horse, Best Beginner and Best Improved Beginner Awards are all awarded to riders for most accumulated points throughout the riding calendar and as highlighted in the photographs were presented to some very happy members.

The Friendship and Dedication Awards were justifyably presented to John McNulty and Joe Haffey respectively for their long term commitment and support for the club over the years with the Sportsperson of the Year 2009 being won by Erinn McCullagh for excellence in achievement at club competition level with her horse Mourne Mist.

Special thanks to all who supported the club during the year ie:- Brendan Downey of Tamnaharry House for the use of his estate for the three Cross country events staged during the year, Pat McHenry of Pats Photography for his great camera skills, The Quays Shopping Centre for their continued club sponsorship, Downline Media for all printed club material and the Balmoral and Whistledown hotels for their provision of catering and meeting facilities to the club throughout the year.

The club look forward to another exciting year in 2010. Any new riders interested in joining should contact F McCullagh on 07802 570664 or P McCartan on 07545 929185.