British Horse Society. - Dec 9: Introduction to bridleways research day at Summer House (six miles north of Scotch Corner) between 10-4pm. Anyone interested in local bridleways is welcome. Entry is £10 per person including refreshments and lunch. Call Wendy on 01388 710746.

Cleveland Hunt PC. - Dec 7: Junior and senior rally at the Unicorn Centre, ring Shirley Hockney 01642 723577. Dec 29: Christmas open show jumping competition at Stainsby Grange. Could all membership renewals be sent to Margaret Clements, Thoraldby Lodge, Skutterskelfe, Yarm, N Yorks TS15 0JR.

Darlington & District RC. - Dec 1: Agm and cheese and wine at The George Hotel, Piercebridge with Mr Cameron guest speaker. Agm 7.30 then open to all at 8pm. Dec 4: Peter Allen show jumping at Richmond EC. To book call Donna on 01833 637873. Dec 8: Christmas dinner at The Brownlow Arms, Caldwell, call Liz Simpson 01388 718264 to book, open to members and friends. Teams needed for winter league, phone Sara or Mel. Subs now due to Melanie. Tuition with Hilary every week at Streatlam, tel 01325 377484. Emma Cox rallies, phone Joanne 01325 721368.

Darrowby & District RC. - Dec 28: Festive show jumping at Northallerton EC. Clear round, triers 75cm, pairs relay 80cm, novice 85cm, power and speed 90cm, intermediate 95cm, puissance from 1.5m. More details on 01347 821511.

East Cleveland PC. - Dec 14: Dressage league and championship at Tunstall. Dec 22: Christmas party at The Queen's Head, Stokesley. Dec 30: Members' Christmas show at the Unicorn Centre. All rallies must be pre-booked with Claire.

Foxberry Chasers. - XC and SJ course open every day for schooling or riding. Phone Sara 01325 718792 to book.

Hambleton & District RC. - Nov 30: Combine training, Richmond EC. Dec 1: Christmas party, Catterick. Dec 7: Christmas SJ, Catterick. Dec 8: Inter club SJ, Catterick. Dec 15: Inter club dressage, Catterick. For all events telephone Vickie on 01325 720846, e-mail vickiepape\vandv.fsnet.co.uk.

Hurworth PC. - Jan 30: Christmas fun jumping rally, Northallerton EC. Party and disco, Knayton Village Hall. Jan 2: Ten pin bowling, Star precinct, Northallerton. See bulletin for further details.

Northallerton RC. - Dec 2: Tuition, Yafforth, 7-9pm, juniors 8-10 & 11-13yrs, with Carol Dennis. Dec 3: Tuition, REC, 7-9pm, 14-16yrs & seniors, with Emma Cox. Dec 5: Lunchtime tuition, 12-1pm, with Robert Blane at REC. Please ring Myra Harrison on 01609 779937 between 7 and 9pm on Monday evenings to book. Dec 29: Christmas show at Yafforth.

Richmondshire RC. - Dec 3: Lunchtime lessons, ring 01748 823660 for more details. Dec 7: Body Shop party, members and friends only, Brafferton Village Hall, 3-5pm. Dec 15: Members' Christmas meal, Bay Horse, Ravensworth, menus to Hilary Osborne, Washton Green, Washton, Richmond, North Yorks. Dec 21: Christmas family day of show jumping, entries welcome on the day, contact Emma for schedule on 07968 220437.

Ruskill Bank Chasers, Ellingstring. - Cross-country course open daily for schooling or pleasure rides. Details on 01677 460074.

South Durham PC. - Dec 14: 10yrs and under Christmas party at Brafferton Village Hall, 2.30-4.30, followed by a club quiz, parents most welcome. Dec 21: Supporters Christmas show, Dalton Piercy, for details and schedules tel 01388 602688.

South Durham SC. - At Dalton Piercy indoor school. Dec 4: Dressage for members only. Dec 6: Dressage for juniors and seniors, prelim and novice tests. Dec 14: Show jumping for horses and ponies, clear round 11-1pm. Telephone 01429 274881 or 01429 273444.

Unicorn Centre. - Winter dressage series, starting at 6pm, Dec 21 (am), Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 30. Schedules available from the secretary on 01642 576222.

Yarm & District SC. - Lessons at the Unicorn Centre with Paddy Muir on-going, anyone interested contact Chris on 01287 624023. Nov 30: Teams required for riding test at Dalton Piercy. Dec 14: Members' Christmas show at Unicorn Centre. Dec 15: Christmas dinner at Stainton pub, Stainton. Queries to Nicky 01642 598076.

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