SOUTH Durham Pony Club won the first class at the recent Braes of Derwent Pony Club team jumping event held at Holmeside equestrian centre.

All four members of the team, coached by Emma Cox from Brafferton, went clear after jumping two individual rounds.

In an exciting jump-off with Newcastle and Durham North, Lauren Ward jumped clear, with the other team just rolling the last pole for four faults.

Pictured, from left, are the winning team of Sophie Ward on Chico, Rebecca Baldwin on Jovick, Lauren Ward on Emma and Laura Stephenson on Toppa.