James claims to have pledges of €150,000 for Don’t Step Back campaign

THE woman campaigning to keep Don’t Step Back with rider Patricia Donegan claims to have commitments totalling €150,000 towards syndication of the horse.

Naomi James said yesterday that three people had each pledged €50,000 for a share in the gelding that was placed 10th in the Sydney Olympics with the Bandon rider. “I have guarantees from three individuals that money will be forthcoming unconditionally.

“These people are doing this in support of Trish and are not interested in self-publicity,” she said.