Braes of Derwent PC. - Feb 1: Indoor dressage at Holmside Arena. All classes open to non-members. For details send sae to Linda Middleton, Grange Farm, Sunnyside, Bishop Auckland DL13 4LZ.

BSPS Area 3a. - Jan 25 and Feb 22: Novice winter shows at Northallerton EC. Mar 13: Novice winter show at Richmond EC. All starting at 9am. Entries and information from Linda Ransome 01642 714928. The annual show is moving from Driffield to Stokesley showfield on May 8.

Cleveland Hunt PC. - Feb 1 and Mar 7: Junior and senior rallies at Unicorn Centre, tel Shirley Hockney 01642 723577. Feb 17: Trip to kennels, everyone welcome, contact Peter Jones 01642 282904. Anyone interested in doing a hunt certificate contact Peter Jones.

Darlington & District RC. - Tuition with Hilary every week at Streatlam, tel 01325 377484. Emma Cox rallies, phone Joanne 01325 721368. Jan 19: Jane Graham at Streatlam on Monday morning for flat and jumping schooling, phone Sara today to book.

Hambleton & District RC. - Jan 29: Talk on Batch flowers and Dengie feeds at Richmond EC, 7pm, £5 on the night. Feb 5: SJ series at Richmond EC, 7pm. Feb 7: Riding club ball at Croft Spa Hotel, tickets £30. Feb 12 and 26: Tuition at REC. Feb 19: Dressage series at REC. Feb 28: Indoor hunter trial at REC. For all schedules sae to Mrs V Pape, Grange Farm, Croft on Tees, Darlington DL2 2TF, tel 01325 720846.

Hurworth PC. - Toad Hall training: anyone interested in winter training contact Mrs Jane Mogridge 01845 527375 after 6pm. Jan 23, Feb 13 and Feb 20: Prince Philip Games practice, 6-8pm, all at Northallerton EC. Subs now due, please send to Mrs C Ridsdale, 18 St James Green, Thirsk YO7 1AG.

Northallerton RC. - Jan 20: Tuition, 7-9pm 8-10yrs followed by 11-13yrs with Nicola Huson at Yafforth. Jan 21: Tuition, 7-9pm 14-16yrs and seniors with Sarah Tubbs at REC. Jan 23: Tuition, 12-1pm with Lucy Bulmer at Richmond. Subs now due and are subject to £5 extra. Subs not paid by Jan 31 will mean end of membership. Please send to Helen Wittrick (NRC), Street House, Brompton, Northallerton DL7 2SP. Jan 23: New year bash at The Angel, Topcliffe, tickets £15 to include meal and disco, open to all. Tickets available from Denise on 01677 422222. Feb 29: Combined training event at REC.

Richmondshire RC. - Jan 18: Unaffiliated dressage at Richmond EC, prelim and novice classes, for schedule sae to Gaynor Johnson, Old Stanwick Hall, Stanwick, Richmond, N Yorks DL11 7RT. Jan 21: Lessons at Richmond EC at noon, contact 01748 823660.

South Durham PC. - Jan 18: Show jumping at Dalton Piercy, including Dengie prelim qualifier for 21 years and under. Starts 9.30 with 75cm warm-up round, followed by qualifier, clear round, lead rein and usual classes. Sae for schedule to Zoe Davidson, West House, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham DL14 8PS. Entries on the day. Feb 15/Mar 14: SJ at Dalton Piercy, sae for schedule to Zoe Davidson. Feb 16: 1-3.30, games rally, eight and over off lead-rein. For venue and to confirm attendance contact ZD by Feb 6. Can all members get their spring tuition and team training reply forms back asap. Mar 6: Disco, Hardwick Hall Hotel, 7.30-12, pony club members and friends from 13-21yrs (ID required). Tickets £5 payable on the door. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry. Tickets may be reserved by telephoning Mrs Ward on 01740 622112.

South Durham SC. - At Dalton Piercy indoor school. Jan 22: Members show jumping, 7pm start. Jan 29: Show jumping for horses and ponies, 6pm start. Feb 7: Dressage, prelim and novice classes. Feb 8: Show jumping for horses and ponies, clear round 11am, enquiries 01429 274881 or 01429 273444.

Unicorn Centre. - Winter dressage series, starting at 6pm, Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 30. Schedules available from the secretary on 01642 576222.

Yarm & District SC. - Jan 11: Jan 18: Teams needed for show jumping at Holmeside. Feb 8: Members dressage at Unicorn Centre. Feb 22: Teams needed for equitation jumping and show jumping at Holmeside. Mar 7: Teams needed for area hunter trial at Foxberry. Mar 14 : Teams needed for combined training at Holmeside. Enquiries to Nicky 01642 598076. Lessons at the Unicorn Centre with Paddy Muir on-going, anyone interested contact Chris on 01287 624023.

Zetland Hunt PC. - Jan 31: Tetrathlon training day (swim, shoot, run), Mowden Hall School, for mini and junior members, ring Sue Z 01325 718420. Feb 15: Agm, 6pm, Jersey Farm Hotel. Feb 16: Junior and senior rally, contact Helen 01325 730699. Feb 18: Achievement badges, contact Alison 01833 650254 or Barbara 01388 832232. Feb 19: Fun biathlon (shoot, ride), PC members only, classes mini mini to open, enter through team trainers, for details send sae to Sue Zissler, Moss Crest Farm, Melsonby, Richmond DL10 5LZ or ring 01325 718420. Shooting practice Wed evenings, for details ring Sue B 01325 730258. Wanted second-hand 0.177in calibre hand air pistol, ring Sue Zissler 01325 718420