Barnard Castle & Teesdale Riding Club. December 6: Christmas hack, Hamsterley, off the usual tracks, tinsel mandatory, contact Viv 07500967539. Dec 21: Christmas Gymkhana @ Seagold Centurion, contact Viv 07500967539. Dec 21: winter league show jumping, second round at Catterick Saddle Club, contact Angela on 01833-640553 or 07792-349029. Dec 28: winter league show jumping, Catterick Saddle Club, Catterick Garrison. Lead reins welcome in junior classes. Contact Anglea for further details 01833 640553 or visit www.bcandtrc.co.uk. December 17: Christmas meal at Thorpe Farm, book early to avoid disappointment as numbers limited, contact Lezley 07891-660317.

Cleveland Hunt Supporters Club. Dec 6: Northern Counties Bloodhounds, in aid of the Cleveland Hunt, 11am from Cleveland Hunt kennels, 15.00, refreshments available, contact 07976850308.

Cleveland PC. Junior rallies: Dec 6, Jan 24, Feb 28, March 28. Contact Catherine Sheret 01642-763338. Nov 29, Dec 13: senior rally, Kirklevington livery yard, with Jenny Brooks, telephone Heather. November 20: Awards evening, Ingleby Greenhow Village Hall, 5 per ticket to include hot supper, see any commitee member.

Darlington Riding Club. Nov 25: James Adams SJ lesson now indoor, contact Sara on 07793-444247. Dec 2: James Adams SJ Lesson now indoor contact Sara 07793-444247. Dec 9: Christmas meal and auction of promises at The George, Piercebridge. Contact Faye to Book asap 07595732731.

Hurworth Hunt SPC. Dec 11: family carol service and supper, 7.30, East Rounton village hall, 6.50 adults, children free. Dec 15: Domino drive Christmas drawe, Ranch House, Stokesley Road, Hutton Rudby. Contact Don 01642-863808 Hurworth Pony Club. Nov 27: rallies, NEC, eight years and under 6-8pm. Dec 11: rally, NEC, nine years and over 6-8pm.

Northallerton RC. December 3: tuition, at NEC, with Carol Dennis, 8-10 yrs 6. 30-7.30, 11-13yrs 7.30-8.30, 14-16yrs and seniors 8.30-9.30. To book ring Sue, Monday evening 7pm-9pm on 07718-339027/01677-424095. www.northallertonridingclub.org

South Durham Saddle Club. December 6: winter dressage series. Schedules from F Hutchinson, Stotfold Moor Farm, Elwick, Hartlepool, TS27 3EY. 01429-273444. December 13: winter SJ at Dalton Piercy Indoor School, 01429 274881. December 9: Christmas social night. Meal at Raby Arms, Hart Village. Must be booked through Friedl on 01429-273444, Sybill on 01429-274881 or ajferrier@talktalk.net.

Tees Valley Riding Club. December 5: lesson with Judith Garbutt at Knowles Farm, Kirklevington. Enquiries to Debbie Walker on 01642-788139. December 7: Christmas meal and awards night to be held at the Layfields Arms, Yarm. Enquiries to Barbara Arkle on 01642-788424. December 13: Christmas Show to be held at Kirklevington RC. For more information please contact Debbie Walker on 01642-788139.

Unicorn Centre. Dec 9: winter series dressage competition. Dec 20: winter series novice dressage and show jumping competition. Dec 23, 30: Christmas pony care days. Contact the centre for more details on 01642-576222.

Zetland Hunt Pony Club. December 20: Hamsterley Forest Ride, details from Lisa Shaw on 01388710922. December 28: Christmas show jumping, details on website www.pcuk.org/zetland.