BCTG.- July 25: Evening dressage competition, open to non-members, tel 01325 332685.

Bedale & West of Yore Hunts PC. - Aug 13: ODE at Richmond EC, sae for schedules to Mrs J Raw, West Lodge, Aske, Richmond, N Yorks, DL10 5HB.

Bedale Hunt. - Oct 1: Fun ride, Jervaulx. Details 01677 450229. Oct 15: Bedale novice hunter trial, Maunby Hall, Thirsk. Details 01609 774539.

BHS. - July 29: Pleasure ride, Nutwith Common, Masham, £5 BHS members, £8 HABA, £10 adults, £15 family (1 adult, 2 children). Entries to Mrs R Connolly, Aldbrough House, Richmond DL11 7TP (01325 374244).

Cleveland Hunt Supporters Club. - Aug 4: Summer BBQ at Gloag's, Thorntree Farm, Stokesley, tel Susan Perkins to reserve tickets (£12.50 each) on 07808 560935. Aug 28: 8-mile pleasure ride with XC fences starting at Little Ayton, all welcome, tel Susan Perkins, 07808 560935.

Cleveland PC. - July 16: 10am, Apple Grove Farm, novice show jumping and games. Open to all. Classes from 1'3" to 2'6". Details 01642 723577. Aug 22: Junior showcross at Church Farm, Carlton. Open to members and non-members. Send sae to Mrs C Sutcliffe, "Wraycliffe", Carlton in Cleveland, Stokesley, Middlesbrough, TS9 7DJ.

Darlington & District RC. - July 16: Hands-on with Margaret Murray, riding and handling clinics, open to non-members, contact Christine on 01388 710386. July 19: Car treasure hunt starting 7pm from Carlberry Arms, Piercebridge, ring Penny 01833 660220. July 20: Schooling with June Dent. Ring Melanie on 01325 377484. July 27: SJ competition at High Moor Farm, Caldwell. July 29: XC schooling with June Dent, ring Melanie 01325 377484.

East Cleveland PC. - Aug 2: Minimus show at Tunstall, 10am start. Open to all pony club members. Send sae to the show secretary, 2, West End, Guisborough, Cleveland.

Guisborough RC. - Aug 6: Summer show, Hob Hill, Saltburn. Tel: Hilary Clare 01287 635166. Everyone welcome.

Hurworth PC. - July 21: Rally at Killerby Hall, 5.30pm. Junior names to Joanna Renwick, senior names to Mrs P Arrand.

Hurworth Hunt Supporters. - Sep 3: Hunter trial at Maltby Grange farm. Details 01642 886023.

Northallerton RC. - July 30: ODE at Londonderry lorry park, sae to Janet Coupland, North Lodge, Londonderry, Northallerton DL7 9LY. Cake donations from members please.

North Eastern Counties Welsh Pony & Cob Association. - Aug 6: Summer medal show, includes M&M, RPB and NPS classes, at Holmside EC. Schedules from Helen on 01325 355653.

Northumberland & Durham EHPS. - July 23: Stanhope in Weardale training ride, 15 miles, SAE to Pat Dodds, Drover House Farm, Satley, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL13 4JG.

Spennymoor gymkhana. - Aug 13: Spennymoor Farmers and Tradesmen's Association has organised a gymkhana for ponies and horses at Whitworth House School starting 10am. For schedules, telephone 01388 768668.

Thornton Watlass. - Aug 28: 10-mile pleasure ride for horses and ponies in aid of Thornton Watlass school. Riders leave from 10am. Sae for more details to Mrs V Norris, Thirn Farm, Thirn, Ripon HG4 4AU.

West of Yore Hunt Supporters. - July 24: Cross country schooling day at Newfield, Mickleby, Ripon, novice and open, 10-8pm, BBQ, £10 per round plus £1 for ambulance. For details ring 01765 658059 or 01677 460302.

Yarm & District SC. - Aug 13: Annual summer show. Send sae enquiries to Nicky Carter, 11 Church Close, Stainton, Middlesbrough TS8 9AF or contact 01642 598076.

Zetland Hunt PC. - Aug 8 & 9: Mini minimus tetrathlon. For schedules send sae to Sue Zissler, Moss Crest Farm, Melsonby, Richmond DL10 5LZ. ZHPC members must have been to shooting practice before entry. Aug 17: Junior ODE at The Hollies, Richmond. For schedule send sae to Mrs S Yarrow, 92 Cleveland Ave, Darlington DL3 7BE. Classes for open triers, 13 yrs & under and 11 yrs & under.

l Check also Claiming Dates for future events on What's On page opposite.