Prestigious President’s Plate goes to James

County Down man James Coburn has been awarded the President’s Plate at the annual meeting of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS).
By Elinor Glynn
Published 17th Mar 2020, 11:22 BST
Co. Down man James Coburn received the Presidents Plate from RUAS President, Billy MartinCo. Down man James Coburn received the Presidents Plate from RUAS President, Billy Martin
Co. Down man James Coburn received the Presidents Plate from RUAS President, Billy Martin

The President’s Plate recognises excellence within the agri-sector in Northern Ireland and acknowledges members who have made a significant contribution to the Society over a period of years.

For the past 50 years, James has been involved within the Society displaying exceptional expertise in the horse section. Having served on Council and the Horse Committee since 1974, he also stewarded the ‘Breeding & Young Stock’ section since 1960, in which he excelled in his role as Chief Steward.

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Hunting and Livery became a key feature in his life. He took up hunting with The Iveagh Harriers & County Down Stag Hounds, owning several well-bred horses, even competing in many point-to-point meetings. It was during this period that he met his wife who was also a keen horsewoman. In the present day, he has forsaken the saddle, and now follows hounds on foot.