Braes of Derwent PC. - Nov 28: Team show jumping at Holmeside Arena and open classes for teams of three or four. Sae for schedule to Linda Middleton, Grange Farm, Sunniside, Bishop Auckland DL13 4LZ.

Cleveland Hunt PC. - Dec 5: Junior and senior rally at Unicorn Centre, 10-1pm, tel Shirley Hockney 01642 723577. Dec 28: Christmas disco, Great Broughton Village Hall, 7-10pm, names to Clare 01642 712948.

Darlington & District RC. - Dec 9: show jumping tuition with Karen Dixon, telephone Jill on 01325 378554.

Darrowby & District RC. - Winter novice show jumping at NEC: Dec 11, 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 Dec 15, 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.

Durham & Teesside Group, Endurance GB. - Dec 9: Agm and Christmas meal, Mount Oswald Manor, Durham. Tel 0191 3789544 for info and tickets, all welcome.

Foxberry Chasers. - XC course open for schooling every day. Heights to suit all. New jump into water for limited period only before course changes for 2005. Schooling days every Saturday in November - open all, £12 per horse. Call Sara 01325 718792 or 07793 444247.

Hambleton & District RC. - Nov 28: Members Christmas party, Catterick SC. Dec 2 and 6: Tuition, REC. Dec 9: Christmas SJ competition, REC. Dec 12: Welsh Pony and Ponies UK show, Catterick SC. Dec 16: SJ competition, REC. Dec 20: Open schooling, REC. For enquiries or schedules sae Mrs V Pape, Grange Farm, Croft on Tees, Darlington DL2 2TP, tel 01325 720846.

Kirklevington RC. - Tonight: discount shopping evening at Sayers, Yarm, 6-8pm. Nov 28: 10am-12.30, charity coffee morning at Fir Tree House. Dec 18: winter points series, unaffiliated sash show at Dalton Piercy indoor. Tel 01642 780756 for details.

Northallerton RC. - Nov 30: tuition, 7-8pm 8-10yrs, 8-9pm 11-13yrs with Nicola Huson at Northallerton EC. Dec 1: tuition, 7-9pm 14-16yrs and seniors with Sarah Tubbs. Dec 10: tuition, 12-1pm at Northallerton EC with Robert Blane. To book please ring Myra on 01609 779937 between 7 and 9pm on Monday evening.

Saltburn & District Bridleways Group. - December fashion show by Armstrong Richardson of Stokesley (date to be confirmed). Jan 22: Table top sale at Marske Leisure Centre, 10am, all welcome.

South Durham SC. - At Dalton Piercy indoor school: Nov 29: display of Western riding for members, families and friends, 7pm, admission £2. Dec 4: dressage for juniors and seniors, prelim and novice tests. Dec 12: show jumping for horses and ponies, clear round 11am-1pm. Enquiries 01429 274881 or 01429 273444.

Tees Valley RC. - Nov 26, Dec 10: Flatwork at Kirklevington ongoing, enquiries to Debbie Walker, 01642 788139. Gridwork lessons with Emma Cox relocated to Newstead Riding Centre for winter months starting Nov 28 and then alternate Sundays until further notice. Contact Janet for details, 01325 314557. Dec 3: Christmas meal and awards night at the Black Bull, Great Smeaton. Enquiries to Val Usher on 01642 788252. Dec 5: Equitation jumping Area 2 winter league at Dalton Piercy. Teams required. Contact Michelle for details on 01325 335761. Dec 19: Christmas show at Newstead RC, 10am-1pm. Members only. Hot mulled wine and mince pies. Enquiries to Debbie Walker. Horse welfare training continues for all stages. Call Barbara Arkle for details on 01642 788424.

Unicorn Centre. - Nov 30, Dec 14, 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 5: Equitation jumping team required for winter league at Dalton Piercy. Dec 12: Members' Christmas show, 10-1pm, Unicorn Centre. Dec 17: Christmas meal, Falcon at Hilton. 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 information 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 30: Rally, junior and senior with festive SJ after their tuition. Dec 23: ZH Children's Meet, Fawcett Barns.