Juniors enjoy special gymkhana (From Darlington and Stockton Times)

Juniors enjoy special gymkhana

11:00am Friday 3rd July 2009

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JUNIOR jockeys turned out for a special gymkhana organised by the Barnard Castle and Teesdale Riding Club. Around 30 youngsters aged from five to 17 took part in a series of events designed to test skill and agility.

Lezley Aldrich, who helped organise the show at Mickleton, said: “This is the second junior gymkhana we’ve held and it’s been a great success.

These kind of events allow our younger riders to have their first taste of competition in a fun, relaxing atmosphere.

“Hopefully it will help build their confidence in an informal setting before they go forward to a full blown competition.”

The club’s junior section was set up two years ago and already has 63 members.

Lezley, who lives in Mickleton, also organised a recent Ride for Life event for riders of all ages to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support.

The event, which took place at Witton Castle, raised more than £3,000 to help care provision for cancer sufferers.

She said: “Thanks to Witton Castle, which helped us out for free, the ride was a tremendous success.”

Another fundraising ride – this time for the Great North Air Ambulance and the Rainbow Trust – is planned for August.

When the event is finalised full details will be posted on the club’s website which is www.bcandtrc.co.uk

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