Pony dates

Braes of Derwent PC. - July 11: senior horse trials at Houghall, Durham, open to non-members, novice and open classes. July 27: summer show at Wolsingham Country Fair, open to non-members, all classes, entries on the day. Sae for both schedules to Linda Middleton, Grange Farm, Sunniside, Bishop Auckland DL13 4LZ.

British Eventing. - July 25: regional training day at Helen Bell's, Thirsk, to include show jumping, cross-country training and a talk from BE regional director. Members £50, non-members £75. For more details contact Helen Bell on 01845 587207.

Catlaw Hall Summer Show. - July 11, nr Wingate, classes include T T working hunter horse and pony, ridden hunter pony, coloured, veteran, M&M, SJ and puissance. Sae to J Forster, Lynnes House, 16 Rectory Row, Sedgefield TS21 2AE.

Cleveland Hunt PC. - Area team practice every Wednesday at The Mill, ring Julie 01642 710710. July 14 and 19: Junior and senior rallies at Betty Williamson's at Stainton. Phone Shirley Hockney for details, 01642 723577. Sept 4: Trip to Burghley Horse Trials for cross-country from Stokesley. £23 adults, £10 children 12yrs and under. Call Shirley Hockney on 01642 723577 for details.

Darlington & District RC. - Peter Allen SJ training on Monday afternoons at Foxberry (on grass), phone Sara 01325 718792. July 15: Novice show jumping competition open to non-members, all usual classes, at Foxberry from 6.30pm, informal fun evenings, tel Sara 01325 718792. Aug 14: Combined training competition, prelim and novice classes, ring Melanie for details 01325 377484. Teams and individuals needed for horse trials and summer qualifiers, ring Sara or Joanne.

Darrowby & District RC. - July 3, July 31, Sept 4: Summer novice SJ at NEC, 1pm start. For schedules call 01347 821511.

Durham and Teesside Group Endurance GB. - July 11: Stanhope training ride, entries sae 01388 730369. Sept 12: Lartington competitive ride, entries sae 01833 640620.

East Cleveland PC. - July 13 and 20: Flat work and jumping rallies at Bense Bridge. Please book with Claire/Chris at least one week in advance. July 26-30: Pony club camp.

FWAG. - July 17: Charity ride from Foxberry Chasers at Caldwell, 9.30-1pm, refreshments available, about eight miles with optional cross-country fences, rosettes on completion, contact 01833 696634.

Hurworth PC. - Rallies, July 11: Carrodell, Borrowby, 10-noon, nine years and under (mini camp). July 12: Mt St John, nine years and over (senior camp), 6.30, flatwork and SJ. July 25: Carrodell, Borrowby, 10-noon, nine years and under (mini camp). Names senior rally Mrs P Arrand 01845 597457, junior rallies Mrs D Renwick 01609 775245. July 18: Unaffiliated ODE at Felixkirk, Thirsk, junior, triers/novice and open classes, open to PC members and non-members. For schedule sae Mrs J Mogridge, Pennine View, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk YO7 4NJ, tel 01845 527375.

Natural Horse Group. - July 9: Natural breeding and youngstock management, 7.30pm, Sinnington Manor, Kirkbymoorside. Members £6, non-members £8. Telephone Linzy Lyne 01943 466573. July 16: Jayne Lavender horsemanship demonstration, 7.30pm, Richmond EC, advance £5-£6.50, door £7 50. Tel Rachel 01765 689850. Aug 21-22: Team workshop, Teesdale, tel Lesley Holehouse 01325 730648.

Northallerton RC. - Anyone interested in competing in Harrogate Ladies College show jumping team competition on Sept 12 at the GYS showground, please ring Julie on 01609 882278 before July 20.

North Eastern Counties WPCA. - Aug 22: Summer show at Streatlam Farm, nr Barnard Castle. Classes for Welsh, rpb, hpb, wbpb, m&m in-hand and ridden, driving, young handler, veteran. Entries close Aug 2. More details on 01388 710447, 6pm to 9pm only.

South Durham Hunt. - July 18: Terrier and lurcher show at hunt kennels near Sedgefield, judging 1pm. Contact Jason Marriot on 01429 837774 or 07801 588461 for more details.

South Durham PC. - July 11: All day rally for ten years and over. Please note date change from July 17. For venue and to confirm attendance, please contact ZD before July 4.

South Durham SC. - July 18: Show jumping for horses and ponies at Dovecote Farm, Elwick. For details ring Lib Grieves on 01429 274396, mobile 07812 073856.

Streatlam Park RC. - Show jumping clinics with Peter Allen every Monday, to book telephone Donna on 01833 637873.

Tees Valley RC. - July 11 (not July 4 as previously stated): First leg of summer league dressage, Kirklevington, prelim and novice 21 tests. Aug 22: Second leg, members only and friends, prelim 18 and novice 24. Enquiries for both to Debbie on 01642 788139. July 23 and 30: Flatwork, Kirklevington, with Jen Brookes 6-7pm and 7-8pm. Enquiries to Janet Cox 01325 314557. Horse welfare instruction continues on Monday. Telephone Barbara Arkle on 01642 788424.

Unicorn Centre. - Summer dressage series: July 27, Aug 31, Sept 28, all at 6pm. Ring 01642 576222 for schedule.

West of Yore Hunt Supporters. - July 10: Slave auction, hog roast & disco at 6.30, tickets only from Fiona Bain, 01765 658059.

White Horse. - July 11: Sponsored ride in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research at Kilburn, nr Thirsk. Details Mrs A Banks, Willdon Grange, Coxwold, York or tel 01347 868246.

Yarm & District SC. - Lessons at Unicorn Centre with Paddy Muir on-going, anyone interested contact Chris, 01287 624023. July 11: SJ at EQ Jumping. Aug 1: Summer show at Kirkleatham showfield, Redcar. Sae Nicky Dare, 11 Church Close, Stainton, Middlesbrough TS8 9AF.

York and Ainsty PC. - Tonight: Slave auction and prizes including a meal for six from 7.30 at Thornbar Farm, near Arkendale. Telephone bids also welcome on 07074 577531. For more details call 01765 694642.