Pony dates

Braes of Derwent PC. - July 11: senior horse trials at Houghall, Durham, open to non-members, novice and open classes. July 27: summer show at Wolsingham Country Fair, open to non-members, all classes, entries on the day. Sae for both schedules to Linda Middleton, Grange Farm, Sunniside, Bishop Auckland DL13 4LZ.

British Eventing. - July 25: regional training day at Helen Bell's, Thirsk, to include show jumping, cross-country training and a talk from BE regional director. Members £50, non-members £75. For more details contact Helen Bell on 01845 587207.

BHS North. - June 30: Voice of the Horse Show at Hedley West Farm, Beamish, wide variety of unaffiliated classes. Call 01388 710746 for schedule.

Catlaw Hall Summer Show. - July 11, nr Wingate, classes include T T working hunter horse and pony, ridden hunter pony, coloured, veteran, M&M, SJ and puissance. Sae to J Forster, Lynnes House, 16 Rectory Row, Sedgefield TS21 2AE.

Cleveland Hunt PC. - Area team practice every Wednesday at The Mill, ring Julie 01642 710710. June 29: junior rally at The Mill, Stokesley. Tel Shirley Hockney 01642 723577. July 14 and 19: Junior and senior rallies at Betty Williamson's at Stainton. Phone Shirley Hockney for details, 01642 723577. Sept 4: Trip to Burghley Horse Trials for cross-country from Stokesley. £23 adults, £10 children 12yrs and under. Call Shirley Hockney on 01642 723577 for details.

Darlington & District RC. - July 15: Novice show jumping competition open to non-members, all usual classes, at Foxberry from 6.30pm, informal fun evenings, tel Sara 01325 718792. Aug 14: Combined training competition, prelim and novice classes, ring Melanie for details 01325 377484. Teams and individuals needed for horse trials and summer qualifiers, ring Sara or Joanne.

Darrowby & District RC. - July 3, July 31, Sept 4: Summer novice SJ at NEC, 1pm start. For schedules call 01347 821511.

Durham and Teesside Group Endurance GB. - July 11: Stanhope training ride, entries sae 01388 730369. Sept 12: Lartington competitive ride, entries sae 01833 640620.

Foxberry Chasers. - Join UKC&Rs at the course in May or June and get first visit free. XC & SJ courses available every day, phone Sara 01325 718792 for more details or to book.

Hambleton & District RC. - July 1: Dressage series, REC. For schedules sae Mrs V Pape, Grange Farm, Croft on Tees, Darlington DL2 2TF, tel 01325 720846.

Hurworth PC. - July 2: Handling and grooming badge, 6pm, Grange Farm, Hornby, near Great Smeaton, tel 01609 881363. Rallies, July 11: Carrodell, Borrowby, 10-noon, nine years and under (mini camp). July 12: Mt St John, nine years and over (senior camp), 6.30, flatwork and SJ. July 25: Carrodell, Borrowby, 10-noon, nine years and under (mini camp). Names senior rally Mrs P Arrand 01845 597457, junior rallies Mrs D Renwick 01609 775245. July 18: Unaffiliated ODE at Felixkirk, Thirsk, junior, triers/novice and open classes, open to PC members and non-members. For schedule sae Mrs J Mogridge, Pennine View, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk YO7 4NJ, tel 01845 527375.

Miniature Horse Club of GB Area 2. - June 27: NCPA North Yorks, Kirkleatham, tel 01642 863125. Membership enquiries 01642 534544.

Northallerton RC. - June 29: Tuition 7-9pm 14-16 yrs and seniors with Emma Cox at The Oaks, Deighton. June 30: Tuition 7-9pm 8-10 yrs followed by 11-13 yrs with Eleanor Mercer at REC outdoor school. To book please ring Myra on 01609 779937 on Monday 7-9pm. Anyone interested in competing in Harrogate Ladies College show jumping team competition on Sept 12 at the GYS showground, please ring Julie on 01609 882278 before July 20.

North & East Yorkshire Endurance GB. - June 26: BBQ, overnight corralling & camping available. June 27: Dalby Forest training ride, 19km & 29km rides through stunning scenery. More information and special entry forms from Janis Bright, 70 High St, Snainton, Scarborough, N Yorks YO13 9AJ. Please enclose sae.

North Eastern Counties WPCA. - Aug 22: Summer show at Streatlam Farm, nr Barnard Castle. Classes for Welsh, rpb, hpb, wbpb, m&m in-hand and ridden, driving, young handler, veteran. Entries close Aug 2. More details on 01388 710447, 6pm to 9pm only.

South Durham Hunt. - July 18: Terrier and lurcher show at hunt kennels near Sedgefield, judging 1pm. Contact Jason Marriot on 01429 837774 or 07801 588461 for more details.

South Durham PC. - July 11: All day rally for ten years and over. Please note date change from July 17. For venue and to confirm attendance, please contact ZD before July 4.

Streatlam Park RC. - Show jumping clinics with Peter Allen every Monday, to book telephone Donna on 01833 637873.

Tack & tog sale. - June 26: Hamsterley Village Hall from 10-noon. Contact Julie Ann on 01388 488187.

Tees Valley RC. - July 4: First round of summer dressage league at Kirklevington, open to members only and friends, prelim 4 and novice 21, all proceeds from first round to the Grass Sickness Research Fund, more details from Debbie Walker on 01642 788139. Any members interested in the riding and road safety instruction course leading to examination this summer, please contact Jennifer Brookes on 01642 791027 for details. Reminder to those taking the Horse Welfare Stage 1 course that exam date is June 27. Stage 2 training to start in July. All enquiries to Barbara Arkle on 01642 788424.

Unicorn Centre. - Summer dressage series: June 29, July 27, Aug 31, Sept 28, all at 6pm. Ring 01642 576222 for schedule.

West of Yore Hunt Supporters. - July 10: Slave auction, hog roast & disco at 6.30, tickets only from Fiona Bain, 01765 658059.

White Horse. - July 11: Sponsored ride in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research at Kilburn, nr Thirsk. Details Mrs A Banks, Willdon Grange, Coxwold, York or tel 01347 868246.

Yarm & District SC. - Lessons at Unicorn Centre with Paddy Muir on-going, anyone interested contact Chris, 01287 624023. July 4: Treasure hunt on horseback at Lingdale, teams of 2-4, names to Nicky by June 30. Teams required for summer league at Beamish. July 11: SJ at EQ Jumping. July 25: Dressage, riding test, DR to music, names to Nicky by July 1, tel 01642 598076. Aug 1: Summer show at Kirkleatham showfield, Redcar. Sae Nicky Dare, 11 Church Close, Stainton, Middlesbrough TS8 9AF.

Zetland Hunt PC. - Main camp change of venue, now Langdale Hall Stables, few places still available. Please return any 2003 ZHPC trophies to Vanessa Tully. Anyone interested in B test training ring Sue B 01325 730258. Tetrathlons: June 26/27 South Durham, for times ring Sue or Alison today. July 3/4 ZHPC, entries to Sue or Alison by today. July 10/11 Bedale, jun and sen classes only, entries to Sue or Alison by July 1