Ian Olding rememberance service in Belfast, on Friday 8 May
Event rider Ian Olding, who was killed in a fall at Belton Horse Trials last Sunday, will be remembered in a service held at Roselawn Crematorium, Ballygowen Road, Belfast at 11.30am on Friday 8 May. Friends are most welcome to attend.
Ian (pictured eventing earlier this year) was originally from Northern Ireland, although he had been based at Somerford Park Farm in Cheshire for four years.
Ian’s mother Jess, father Fred and brother Gary, would like to thank Ian’s fellow riders and friends for all the kind words, tributes and cards sent in memory of Ian.
Family flowers only or donations to the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund.
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