Cleveland Hunt PC. - Dec 28: Christmas disco, Gt Broughton Village Hall, 7-10pm, names to Clare 01642 712948. Dec 28: junior and senior fun jumping rally 10am-1pm at Upsall, tel Shirley Hockney for times on 01642 723577. Dec 30: open Christmas show jumping competition at Stainsby Grange, starting 9.30, schedules in local saddlery shops or details from 077659 55522. Games practices start on Jan 10 at Upsall Hall, tel Becky on 01642 595864 or Linda on 01642 598226.

Darlington & District RC. - 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. 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. Dec 29: festive show jumping at Northallerton EC, open to all, classes from 70cm to 1m including fun classes. More details and schedules on 01609 883225 or www.darrowbyrc.co.uk.

East Cleveland PC. - Dec 18: club disco, 6.30-9.30, Kirby Village Hall, please bring food, £1 per person. Dec 20: Christmas show, 10am-2pm, Unicorn Centre. Dec 22: show jumping rally, 10am-noon, Upsall Farm. Dec 29: stable management rally, 1-3pm, Bense Bridge. All rallies to be booked one week in advance with Claire or Chris.

Foxberry Chasers. - Dec 29: Christmas rural ride from Foxberry, optional jumps on route, mince pies and mulled wine, open to all, £18, ring Sara to book. Christmas gift vouchers for 2005 schooling available now. XC course open for schooling every day. Heights to suit all. New jump into water for limited period only before course changes for 2005. Call Sara 01325 718792 or 07793 444247.

Hambleton & District RC. - Dec 20: gymkhana and dog show, REC. Schedules sae Mrs V Pape, Grange Farm, Croft on Tees, Darlington DL2 2TP, tel 01325 720846.

Hurworth PC. - Christmas programme, Dec 30: rally at Northallerton EC, all ages, for details see rally blue sheet, not programme. Dec 30: disco, Knayton Village Hall. Jan 3: bowling, Star precinct, Northallerton, for details see Christmas programme.

Kirklevington RC. - Dec 18: winter points series, unaffiliated sash show at Dalton Piercy indoor. Tel 01642 780756 for details.

Northallerton RC. - Dec 28: Christmas show at Northallerton EC, 2pm start. Feb 4: Christmas dinner at The Angel, Topcliffe.

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. - Dec 19: Dalton Piercy, SDHPC Supporters Group Christmas show jumping, sae to Zoe Davidson, West House, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham DL14 8PS. 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. Dec 23: show jumping for horses and ponies, clear round 6pm. Dec 27: Christmas show, tack and turnout, best rider, M&M, coloured horse classes. Jan 2: festive jumping, clear round 11-1pm, arrival of Santa Claus before classes. 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. - Dec 19: Christmas show at Newstead RC, 10am-1pm. Members only. Hot mulled wine and mince pies. Enquiries to Debbie Walker, 01642 788139. Horse welfare training continues for all stages. Call Barbara Arkle for details on 01642 788424.

Unicorn Centre. - Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 29: winter dressage series, no entries on the day. Telephone 01642 576222 for details. Dec 22, 23, 24 and 30: pony care and fun days for children. Dec 29: Christmas show. Telephone 01642 576222 for details.

Yarm & District SC. - Dec 19: members' Christmas show jumping at Saltburn Riding Centre. 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.

Zetland Hunt PC. - Dec 21: vet visit at 6.30, names to Vanessa 01325 251205. Dec 22: junior Christmas party at Scarth Hall, Staindrop, 5-7pm. Tickets £5 and £2.50 for siblings. Contact Barbara on 01388 832232. Achievement badges commencing Christmas holiday period. Contact Barbara as above. Hunting certificate, contact Vanessa on 01325 251205. Dec 23: ZH children's meet, Fawcett Barns. Dec 30: rally, junior and senior with festive SJ after their tuition, junior names to Barbara 01388 832232, senior names to Vanessa 01325 251205.