Children are being given the chance to name a life-sized imitation horse.

The horse is the latest teaching aid for two courses in horse management on offer at Redcar and Cleveland College

The five and six-year-olds from the east Cleveland area are also invited to draw a picture of the horse.

The winnerwill receive tickets to see the Spirit of the Horse show at the Equestrian Centre, at Kirkleatham Showground, Redcar, and £20 to spend at Thurstons Saddlery.

Maria Parker, from Redcar and Cleveland College, said the model would be used as part of an NVQ course in Horse Care Management and to help those studying for the British Horse Owners' Certificate.

Ms Parker said: "We are committed to providing local people with both traditional and vocational opportunities in education and training, and this is part of that.

"The competition will celebrate the new courses in a fun way and enable us to give something to local children."

The winning entry will be chosen next Monday.