BCTG. - Dec 17: Dressage clinic with Patsy Bartram. Open to non-members. Dec 17: Christmas meal. Details from Connie, 01325 332685.

Bedale Hunt. - Dec 10: Fun day, Richmond EC, 11am. Contact 01677 450229. Dec 13: Carol singing, Kiplin Hall, 7.30pm. Cost £5. Contact 01325 378259. Dec 19: Family fun day, Yafforth EC. Contact 01609 774539. Dec 26: Boxing Day meet, Bedale, 11am. Dec 29: Children's meet, Field House, Scruton, 11am. Contact 01609 772633. Jan 1: New Year's Day meet, Thirsk market place, noon.

BSPS Area 3. - Dec 15: Winter show at Toad Hall. For details contact Alison on 01642 452439.

Cleveland Hunt PC. - Dec 23: Games rally open to everyone 14yrs & under, tel Becky Williamson 01642 595864. Dec 30: Junior rally at Unicorn centre with Lucy Hamilton, tel Jane Chapman 01642 590971. Jan 2: Senior rally at Unicorn centre with Becky Williamson, tel Shirley Hockney 01642 723577. Jan 4: Bowling at Northallerton for seniors, ring Jane Holmes-Smith 01642 778252. Jan 13: Senior rally at Unicorn centre, ring Shirley Hockney 01642 723577.

Darlington & District RC. - Tuition with Hilary every Thursday at 11am. Jan 13: Pick a test dressage with Gwynneth Lewis, open to non-members. Jan 7 & alternate Monday evenings: Emma Cox flatwork lessons. Dec 14: Jumping lesson with Jane Graham. Contact Joanne 01325 721368. Dec 12: Christmas dinner, Donna 01833 637873. Dec 13: SJ tuition with June at Richmond. Ring Melanie, 01325 377484.

East Cleveland PC. - Dec 20: Christmas disco, Guisboro'. Dec 27: Christmas show, Unicorn, members only. See programme details.

Hambleton & District RC. - Dec 10: Juniors tuition, 7-8pm. Dec 12: Dressage clinic with Kirsty Semple, 7-9pm. Dec 14: Lunchtime tuition, 12-2pm. Dec 19: Christmas SJ night, open to non-members, 7pm. Jan 2: Team SJ night, open to non-members, 6.30pm.

Hurworth PC. - Dec 9: Area 3 tetrathlon training day, Queen Mary, ring Mrs Arrand asap 01845 597457. Dec 28: Party, Knayton. Jan 2: Bowling, Northallerton. Jan 3: SJ rally, Northallerton EC, all ages. Jan 5: Pantomime, Billingham Forum, tickets from Miss J Renwick asap 01609 775245. Feb 13: Team show jumping. Mar 24: Unaffiliated event. Further details see Christmas circular.

Northallerton RC. - Dec 12: Junior competition night, 7pm. Dec 19: Dog show, 7pm, classes for all, to be followed by senior competition night. Dec 28: Christmas show, declarations for games by 10.30am, members only. Jan 12: Dressage winter league. Any members wishing to enter novice SJ team competition at Honley on Feb 23 contact Julia on 01845 587258 before Jan 15.

North Eastern Counties Welsh Pony & Cob Association. - Jan 6: Winter Hairies show, Seagold Centurion EC, Hunwick. Classes for all M&M breeds, including in-hand, ridden and fun classes. For schedules telephone 01325 355653.

NYTG. - Today: Julie Robinson or Unicorn centre, depending on weather. Call Angie, 01642 275197.

Richmondshire RC. - Dec 10 & 17: Tuition, Richmond EC, 6-7pm. Dec 12: Lunchtime tuition at Richmond EC, 12-1pm. Dec 18: Tuition, Newstead EC, 6-8pm. Dec 16: Christmas dressage, Newstead EC, schedules sae H Osborne, Washton Green, Washton, Richmond DL11 7JP. Tuition bookings, Hilary, 01748 824567. Enquiries 01325 315011.

South Durham PC. - Show jumping on as usual: Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17. Schedules, sae, Mrs D Laundy, Anvil Cottage, North Cowton, Northallerton DL7 0EU. Tel: 01325 378588. Winter series dressage, Dalton Piercy: Juniors, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3. Adults, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2. Schedules, sae, Mrs F Hutchinson, Stotsold Moor Farm, Elwick, Hartlepool TS27 3EY. Jan 4: Senior disco at Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, open to PC members and friends, details from Mrs S Shepherd 01325 332323.

South Durham SC. - Dec 9: SJ for horses & ponies, clear round starts 11am. Tel: 01429 299154 or 01429 274881. At Dalton Piercy.

Yarm & District SC. - Dec 9: Members' Christmas show, Unicorn centre. Dec 17: Christmas meal at Stainton hotel, Stainton. Any queries contact Nicky, 01642 598076.

Zetland Hunt PC. - Dec 21: Junior Christmas party at Eppleby village hall, 4.30-6.30, tickets £3 from Julia Stephenson 01833 637470 or 631318. Dec 22: SJ at Breckonbrough, Richmond, starting at 9am with 7yrs & under Rudolph relay (teams of 3), followed by 7yrs & under Santa Claus accumulator, other age groups to follow, 11yrs & under, 16yrs & under & open with a Rudolph relay & Santa Claus accumulator for all age groups, entry £4 individual, £12 team, clear round SJ all day £2. More details from Jane Graham 01325 374263 or Lesley Smith 01833 690163. Dec 23: Senior Christmas ball at Scotch Corner Hotel, 7.30-11pm, open to all senior members & friends, tickets £12 to include buffet supper before Dec 15, £15 after this date, from Robina Tranter 01833 631125. Dec 27: Dismounted rally, contact Helen Orton 01325 730699 before Dec 21.

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