BSPS Area 1a. - Jan 16: show at Richmond Equestrian Centre, about 50 classes, BSPS/PUK/CHAPS ridden and in-hand qualifiers including clear round and beginners' working hunter. Classes for all. For schedules send sae to the Secretary, Timber Tops, Thirsk Road, Easingwold, York YO61 3NQ.

Cleveland Hunt PC. - Jan 10: games practices start at Upsall Hall, tel Becky on 01642 595864 or Linda on 01642 598226.

Darlington & District RC. - Jan 13: tuition with Sharon Watts at Newstead. Jan 29: indoor hunter trial at REC, all usual classes, phone Sara 01325 718792 for more details, schedules available after Christmas. Jan 31: new members night at Darlington Rugby Club, open to all riders who would like to join a club, area secretary Hilary McKenna attending to show what the RC organisation offers, training vouchers for joining on the night, phone Joanne 01325 721368 for more details. Feb 5: Karen Dixon XC training at Foxberry, open to all, £15 per horse, Area 2 riding clubs welcome for pre-qualifier training, phone Sara 01325 718792 to book asap. Feb 7: Heidi Simmons BE trainer event clinics, open to all, phone Sara to book places asap. Mar 27: Area 2 hunter trial qualifiers and open hunter trial at Foxberry, teams and helpers needed. Phone Joanne 01325 721368.

Darrowby & District RC. - Winter novice show jumping at NEC: Feb 12, Apr 9, 1pm start, open to all, entries on the day, points accumulated to decide a champion in April. Winter pick a test dressage at NEC: 6pm start on Jan 19, Feb 23, Mar 23, points accumulated to decide a champion in March. All the above open to everyone, further details on 01347 821511.

Foxberry Chasers. - Feb 5 and 7: event clinics with Karen Dixon and Heidi Simmons, BE trainers, at Foxberry. All disciplines. All events open to all. Phone Sara 01325 718792 to book all places asap. Course open every day with SJs and dressage arena.

Hambleton & District RC. - Jan 20 and 27, Feb 10 and 24: tuition, REC. Jan 29: Christmas dinner. Jan 30: winter show, Catterick SC. Feb 2: gymkhana and dog show, REC. Feb 17: Valentine SJ, REC. Tel Vickie to book, 01325 720846. Schedules sae V Pape, Grange Farm, Croft on Tees, Darlington DL2 2TF, www.hambletondistrictridingclub.co.uk.

Northallerton RC. - Jan 11: tuition at Northallerton EC for 8-10 and 11-13 years from 7-9pm with Nicola Huson. Jan 12: tuition at Richmond EC from 7-8pm for 14yrs-seniors with Matthew Fox. To book ring Myra on 01609 779937 on Monday between 7 and 9pm. Feb 4: Christmas dinner at The Angel, Topcliffe, for more details ring Sue on 01845 526903. Feb 6: novice indoor SJ at Willerby, any member interested in competing please contact Julie on 01609 882278 by Jan 10.

Saltburn & District Bridleways Group. - Jan 22: Table top sale and coffee morning at Marske Leisure Centre, 10-noon, all welcome, tel Carolyn 01642 475492 for table (£5).

South Durham PC. - Jan 23 & Mar 20: show jumping clinics at Dalton Piercy, details to follow, open to members from other branches. Feb 20: Dengie SJ qualifier at Dalton Piercy.

South Durham SC. - At Dalton Piercy indoor school. Jan 8: dressage for juniors and seniors. Jan 9: show jumping for horses and ponies, clear round 11-1pm. Enquiries 01429 274881 or 01429 273444.

Tees Valley RC. - Gridwork ongoing Jan 9 and 16 and Feb 6 and 20. Enquiries to Janet Cox 01325 314557. Flatwork recommences Jan 21, Feb 4 and Feb 18. Enquiries to Debbie Walker 01642 788139. Dressage clinics with Corrine Dingley, Jan 28, 29 and 30. Enquiries to Debbie Walker as above. Horse Welfare all stages continue, enquiries to Barbara Arkle on 01642 788424. Area 2 Winter League show jumping at Holmeside, teams required, names to Michelle Clough on 01325 335761. Feb 22: quiz night at the Black Bull, Great Smeaton, teams of four, £5 per team, open to members and guests, starts 8pm sharp, enquiries to Michelle Clough as above. Mar 27: hunter trial qualifier, Foxberry, teams required, enquiries to Michelle Clough.

Unicorn Centre. - Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 29: winter dressage series, no entries on the day. Telephone 01642 576222 for details.

Yarm & District SC. - Jan 9: members' combined training at Unicorn Centre. Jan 23: teams required for winter league show jumping at Holmeside. Flat work and jumping training ongoing, tel Chris 01287 624023 if interested. Teams and other info tel Nicky 01642 598076. Feb 5: cross-country training with Karen Dixon at Foxberry Chasers, £15 per rider, telephone Sara on 01325 718792.