David Stanley Ringer
20th Feb 1931 to 6th October 2026
David sadly passed away on 6 October after a short period in hospital. He will have been known by many as a great supporter of point to pointing and acted as starter for several years in East Anglia.
He was the consummate horseman – training racehorses from Saffron House in Newmarket for many years and also as one of the most respected judges of the 1970s onwards.
David loved judging – especially hunters and cobs – although he was just as happy with a class of ponies or hacks. He was a fine rider and was much in demand over the years at many a county show, and at HOYS and RIHS.
He was always immaculately turned out and was resolutely fair in his decisions. Many will recall him in his red cords and bright sweaters, always dapper. David had a wicked sense of humour and was a great raconteur.
Above all he was a devoted family man who was justly proud of the legacy he started.
Only last week Jack and Henry Callan (sons of David’s granddaughter Trisha and her jockey husband Neil) won champion apprentice and amateur respectively. Ironically David missed their amazing achievement by just over a week.
We send sincere condolences to David’s wife Paddy, their children Helen and Jack and the extended family.
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