YOUNG dressage riders from North Yorkshire were placed sixth in the national finals of a competition.

The four members of Bedale Riding for the Disabled entered a video of their musical ride to the charity's annual competition.

After getting through the local and regional heats, their tape was judged against winners from across the UK in Gloucestershire on Sunday.

Cass O'Brien, their instructor, who trains them fortnightly at Catterick Saddle Club, said: "We were absolutely delighted to be sixth in the country, especially as this was our first attempt in the competition.

"It has given us confidence and, if we can find four suitable young riders, we shall definitely enter next year."

The team - Hayley Roberts on Cracker, Peter Turner on Simon, Lisa Swainston on Eric and Ryan Rhodes on Bob - receive rosettes.

They chose Old Ned, the theme tune to Steptoe and Son, for their ride