THE death took place last Monday week of Archie Gibson who was known throughout Northern Ireland and beyond in both racing and equestrian circles, while he also enjoyed fishing, shooting, skiing and golf.

Archie was a really enthusiastic horseman whose equestrian skills were honed at the Brentford Stables in Comber, home of his lifelong friend David Mitchell. His first horse was Peaceful Chance, dam of the very special Chalka.