Our Supporters
Thank you...
Without the on-going support of our sponsors and supporters this ride would not be able to happen. Apart from the huge debt of gratitude we owe of Landowners and Famers we also what to acknowledge the generous support from local and national business who make generous contributions to the running of the ride.
Baileys Horse Feeds
Baileys have been involved since Year 1 and we owe a huge debt of gratitude to Judy Maxwell and Baileys for the hands on help, encouragement and general enthusiastic support they have given each and every year.
Kingsfield Horse Haylage
Pat Turley and Kingsfield Horse Haylage also have been keen supporters of the ride from the outset. Not just suppling sponsorship for prizes put Pat and team have always been there to help with course preparation, Topping parts of the old railway, taking down and fixes fences, suppling straw for the stables as well as removing the waste after. All this help, support and encouragement is much appreciated. We are delighted that Pat and some members of the family have also been able to enjoy the ride as well on occasions over the years.
Bluefrog
Boyd Bedding and Bluefrog came on board for in 2019 - we are delighted to welcome them back for 2022 and thank them for their support of the St. Patrick's Coast Ride.
Botanica
Botanica have sponsored a variety of different classes over the years, again having been on board since year 1. Their support is invaluable to the St. Patrick's Coast Ride. We than Sean and teh team sincerely for their ongoing support
Performance Equestrian
Steve from Performance Equestrian is well known to Endurance Riders throughout Ireland and the UK. They have donated an Endurance Bridal every year to go to the top Competitive rider at St. Patrick's Coast. Thank you Steve, we are most appreciative of your support year on year.
Murphy's Bar and Restaurant
We welcome Murphy's Bar and Restaurant as a new supporter in 2018. They are supporting and assisting with the Prize Giving and Farmers BBQ on the Saturday night after the ride. We hope as many riders will come and support it as possible.
Downpatrick Racecourse
Richard and the team are great supported of the St. Patrick's Coast ride and provided great encouragement and untethered access to the facilities at the Racecourse allowing us to provide a venue 2nd to none.
Richard, and other members of teh team, have also taken part on the ride over the years so fully understand how special this event is.
ILDRA
ILDRA (Endurance Riding Ireland, are the governing body for Endurance / Long Distance Riding in Ireland. Their co-operation in running this ride is invaluable.
St. Patrick's Coast has had the honour of hosting both the Irish National Championships and the Annual Home International and Celtic Challenge competitions on behalf of ILDRA.
