Pony dates

Braes of Derwent PC. - Apr 21: Hunter trial at Lowfold RC, Sunnybrow, all classes. Apr 25/26: Tetrathlon, all classes. Apr 26: Hunter trial at Penshaw EC, minimus, novice and open classes, sae for schedules L Middleton, Grange Farm, Sunniside, Bishop Auckland DL13 4LZ. May 5: Fun on four legs at Lowfold Farm, entries on the day, starts 10.30, for schedules send sae to Rebecca Gimby, 5 Whitwell Acres, High Shincliffe, Durham.

Cleveland Hunt PC. - Apr 20: Easter novice SJ at Unicorn Centre, open to members and non-members, for schedules send sae to Claire Sutcliffe, Raycliff, Carlton in Cleveland, Stokesley TS9 7BJ. Apr 24: Senior rally at the Mill, Stokesley, contact Shirley Hockney 01642 723577. Apr 26/27: Braes of Derwent PC tetrathlon, for info contact Liz Nightingale, 01287 660864.

Cleveland Hunt Supporters Club. - Apr 19: Point to point at Stainton Vale, next to Post House, Stainton, all welcome. Apr 20: Easter Sunday pleasure ride from Foxdale Farm, Gisborough Hall, new ten-mile route, start between 10.30 and noon, all welcome, enter on the day. Details from Susan Perkins, 07867 787341.

Darlington & District RC. - Tuition with Hilary every Thursday, 11am. Tel 01325 377484. Grid work with Sharon Watt every Sunday at her home. Booking advised. Tel Donna 01833 637873. Apr 25/26: John Smart SJ clinic, ideal for all abilities, ring Melanie to book on 01325 377484.

East Cleveland PC. - Apr 24: XC rally at Horse Close Farm, 6-8pm. Apr 25: Stable management rally at Bense Bridge Farm, 6.45-7.45. May 16: Stable management rally at Horse Close Farm, 6.45-7.45. May 30: Rally at Kirkleatham Showground. June 15: Open show at Kirkleatham Showground, sae show secretary, 2 West End, Guisborough TS14 6NW. All rallies must be pre-booked with Claire.

Equine Grass Sickness Fund. - May 11: Equine grass sickness fund show at Union Hall, Brasside Arena, Durham, with PUK ridden qualifiers, M&M and open ridden, C&D, A&Bs, M&M large and small, gelding classes, Dales classes, any other breed, coloured in-hand, clear round, SJ and many more. For schedules send sae to Mandy Mitchell, 12 Hackworth St, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, Co Durham DL17 8NQ, tel as above.

Endurance GB, Durham & Teesside Group. - Apr 20: Waskerley ride, 0191 3700692. May 18: Hamsterley ride, 01833 640887.

Endurance GB, North and East Yorkshire Group. - Jun 28: Dalby Forest evening social and barbecue. Jun 29: Dalby Forest training ride. For more details or to join contact Liz Gibson, Kintail Lodge, Oulston Road, Easingwold, York YO61 3PR, tel 01347 821310.

Forest Moor RC. - May 11: Spring show at Wetherby racecourse. Full range of open showing classes. For schedules send sae to the secretary, Belmont Close, Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough HG5 8JY, tel 01423 865140 or 01937 586705.

Guisborough Bridleways Group. - May 21: Public auction at Guisborough Rugby Club to raise funds for the group. For details contact Julie on 01287 203806.

Hambleton & District RC. - Apr 19: XC schooling, June Dent. Apr 23: Side-saddle demonstration, 7.30 at Catterick SC. Apr 23 & 30: L/T tuition, Lucy Bulmer, 12-1pm at Maunby. Apr 28: Tuition, 7-9pm at Catterick SC. Apr 29: SJ, Tunstall RC, 7pm. Apr 29: Tack & togs sale, Great Smeaton village hall, 7pm. Tel: Vickie 01325 720846. Apr 30: Tuition, Sandy Sanderson, 7-9pm at Thornton le Beans EC. May 4: Hunter trial at Langdale Stables, Melsonby. May 11: Spring show at Stank Hall, Bullamoor. May 18: Combine training and dressage, Bense Bridge RC.

Hurworth PC. - Apr 22: Easter egg rally, dismounted, Mowbray Mount, Bullamoor, Northallerton, under nine years. Apr 23: Rally, Carrodell, nine to 11 years, 2-4pm. XC rally, MSJ, 2-4pm, over 11 years. For details see bulletin.

NEDEE. - May 24: Spring show, Richmond EC. PUK qualifiers, M&M in-hand/ridden/WHP, part-bred in-hand & ridden, riders club classes, WHP, ridden sports/competition horse/pony, coloured in-hand & ridden, young handlers. Open to all. Schedules from the secretary, NEDEE, 5 Coronation Crescent, Houghton le Spring DH4 5JT (large sae). Enquiries 0191 512 6280.

Northallerton RC. - Apr 22: At Yafforth, 7-8pm 8-10yrs, 8-9pm 11-13yrs with Carole Dennis. Apr 23: At REC, 7-8pm & 8-9pm 14-16 yrs and seniors mixed with Jan Brown. Apr 25: At REC, 12-1pm with Angie Thompson. Ring Myra Harrison on 01609 779937 to book between 7 and 9pm on Monday night. Jun 15: One-day event, The Manor House, Newsham, Thirsk. Novice and open classes. For schedule send sae to Karen Stanley, 1 Halfpenny Houses, Clifton, Ripon HG4 4AF.

North Eastern Counties WPCA. - May 5: Spring show, Streatlam Farm, Barnard Castle, classes for Welsh, M&M, RPB, HPB, part-bred Welsh, ridden PUK qualifiers, driving. Schedules from Karen 01388 710447 after 6pm.

Northern Group Arab Horse Society. - Jun 1: Spring show, Wetherby racecourse, variety of in-hand and ridden classes, schedules from Mrs E Mann & Mrs C Bennett, 42 Wood Green, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 5PH or http://ngahs.org.uk. Tel 01977 517897.

Richmondshire RC. - Apr 30: Lunchtime tuition, 12-1pm, REC. Ring Alison for tuition, 0785 5910827.

Scarborough & District RC. - May 11: Showcross at Hamley Hagg Farm, Appleton le Moors, 9am start, classes include novice, open pony and horse, plus clear round XC if time and conditions allow. For more details, sae to Pam Graves, 3 High Street, Burniston, Scarborough YO13 0HH.

Scottish and Northern WPCA. - May 26: Spring show at Richmond EC. Classes include in-hand Welsh, RPB, HPB and part-bred Welsh, plus PUK ridden qualifiers and ridden Welsh with performance medals. For schedule send sae to Raisenside Farm, Dipton, Stanley, Co Durham DH9 9AR.

South Durham PC. - Apr 21: Team SJ, Seagold Centurion EC. Entries still open and will be taken on the day. Contact Z Davidson for details 01388 602688. Apr 27: Mounted games rally, 10-1pm, 10 yrs & under, contact ZD for venue and to confirm attendance. Apr 26 & 27: Braes of Derwent tetrathlon. Jun 28 & 29: South Durham PC tetrathlon at Crawleas Farm, Leasingthorne. Contact Rachael Dawson on 01388 720275.

South Durham SC. - At Dalton Piercy indoor school. Apr 20: Easter Sunday SJ for horses and ponies, clear round 11-1pm. Apr 21: Easter show, usual showing classes for horses and ponies, plus young handler classes, tel 01429 273444. Thursday night jumping, Apr 24 - championship show, clear round 6pm. Apr 30: Tack & tog sale, tel 01429 274881.

Unicorn Centre. - Apr 27: Dressage and show jumping day. Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 29, Aug 26, Sept 30: Summer dressage series, all starting at 6pm. Schedules from the secretary on 01642 576222. Jun 21: Summer show, inc jumping, schedules on 01642 576222.

Yarm & District SC. - Lessons with Paddy continuing at the Unicorn Centre. Apr 26: XC training with Paddy at Helen Bell's. Information and to book places for training, tel Chris 01287 624023. All other enquiries, tel Nicky 01642 598076.

Zetland Hunt PC. - Rallies, Apr 24: Junior and senior; Apr 30: Junior; May 2: Senior. Ring Helen 01325 730699. Apr 26/27: Braes of Derwent tetrathlon, entries to Sue Z by Apr 18, for details ring 01325 718420. Apr 29: Fence judge/first aid evening at Eppleby Village Hall, contact Jane Appleton 01325 310287. May 18: Open showcross, Manfield, open to non-members, send sae to Robina Tranter, West View Farm, Boldron, Barnard Castle DL12 9RQ. Tetrathlon shooting practice Wed evenings, for times call Sue B 01325 730258. Members for C+ or B tests in 2003 ensure names with Yvonne Stapleton/Sue Bainbridge asap.

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