DOWNPATRICK Racecourse manager Richard Lyttle and Irish Horse World correspondent Ruth Loney were among spectators at the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride which took place in the Co Down market town last Saturday.

Organiser Joan Cunningham was delighted with the turn-out of mounted Santas which she led on a quiet grey gelding. She rode astride while accompanied on either side by Ashleigh Kirkpatrick and Megan Hamil who both rode side-saddle.