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                      20 May


                      _Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th
                      Floors Castle Horse Trials
                      Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF (NT 10346)
                      Disabled access and facilities: parking on site.     8.30am - 6pm.     £10 per car.

                      Horse Trial for riders and horses consisting of Dressage, Cross Country and Show Jumping. Also a selection of 25 quality tradestands including refreshments and bar. No booking required for spectators. Competitiors must be a member of British Eventing. Riders must be 14 and over. All ages of spectators welcome.

                      Further information: Jamie Innes 07831 172166 or James.innes2@virgin.net 

                      Sunday 20th
                      Marked Ride from Newcastleton by Newcastleton Business Forum

                      Venue will be signposted from Newcastleton Village - more information on booking. Disabled access and facilities: none.
                      Start anytime between 10.30am and midday.      £12 per horse.
                      A fun, pleasure ride mainly on grassy forest tracks and an old railway. The ride is approx 15 miles with a couple of shorter cut off routes available. Ride on your own or with friends at a pace that suits you. All ages welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied. Booking required.

                      Booking and further information: Sandy Reynolds 01387 375 215 and sandy.sorbietrees@btinternet.com

                      Sunday 20th
                      Les Amis d'Onno Equestrian Cabaret

                      Lanton Hill Farm, Jedburgh, TD8 6SY. From the A68 take the A698 towards Hawick. Turn left for Lanton Village 1.5 miles along, follow road through Lanton Village and continue up the hill for 0.5 miles. Lanton Hill Farm is first farm track on right.

                      Disabled access and facilities, good parking and toilets. Outside arena a short walk up a gradual hill. Seating on grass, bring chair if preferred.
                      2.30pm - 4.30pm      £6 per person     All ages welcome

                      Les Amis d'Onno will perform a magical showcase of horsemanship skills with costumes and music, from exquisitely trained Friesians, fiery Andalucians and a cheeky Fjord pony to exciting stunts, combat and trick riding. Primarily aimed at families and children. Ice cream and refreshments will be available to buy.

                      No booking required. Further information: Sue Martin 01835 869757 or lesamisdonno@btinternet.com, or www.lesamisdonno.com