KNOWN throughout the entire horse world in Northern Ireland, James Coburn was awarded the prestigious President’s Plate at the annual meeting of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society which was held last Friday, March 6th, at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Balmoral Park.

The President’s Plate recognises excellence within the agri-sector in Northern Ireland and acknowledges RUAS members who have made a significant contribution to the society over a period of years. James certainly fills the first of these criteria, being a member of the grass seed company Coburn’s, which is long-established in Banbridge, while, for the past 50 years, he has been involved within the RUAS displaying exceptional expertise in the horse section.