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                      21 May


                      _Monday 21st to Friday 25th
                      Les Amis d'Onno Jousting Practice

                      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.
                      6pm - 7pm      Entrance by donation to BHS Borders      All ages welcome

                      Come and watch the troupe Les Amis d'Onno practice for their Summer Jousting Shows. Magnificent Friesians and beautiful Andalusians practicing and being trained down the tilt for Medieval Jousting.

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

                      Monday 21st
                      Floors Castle Training Day, David Gatherer (BE Accredited Coach)

                      Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF

                      From 10am     £45 per horse, groups of 4 with coach      £20 for individuals who would like to go round the course on their own
                      Spectators free      Open all day      Booking required
                      Schooling over the wonderful Floors Castle BE course with David Gatherer, BE accredited coach and under 18 Scottish Coach.

                      Booking and further information: Mrs Anne Millar 01835 830 200 / 07801 577 600 or timpendean@btconnect.com

                      Monday 21st
                      Guided Ride from Marigold, Duns hosted by South Lammermuir Riding Club

                      Marigold, Duns, TD11 3RJ
                      On road side between Preston and Reston. Disabled access and facilities - good.

                      6.30pm - 8.00pm     £10 adults       £5 children under 14       (includes light refreshments)
                      A quiet ride in glorious Berwickshire countryside with views of some ancient sites. Optional small jumps. Children welcome but all riders must be able to ride in an open field in a group.

                      Booking required: Doreen Calder 01361 882 833 or doreencalder@hotmail.co.uk