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                      23 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

                      Wednesday 23rd
                      An Introduction to Equitation Science

                      Potsclose Farm, Kelso, TD5 8BN
                      Disabled access and facilities: good       7pm - 8.30pm      Admission £5

                      A short talk and question & answer session by Gemma Pearson MRCVS from the Royal Dick Vet School in Edinburgh on common behavioural problems in horses. Gemma works at the equine practice at the Dick Vet School and has a special interest in equitation science.

                      Booking required. Further information and booking: Iain Lathangie 01573 224 496 or iainlathangie@merlinvet.co.uk or www.merlinvet.co.uk

                      Wednesday 23rd
                      Guided Ride in Selkirk Area

                      Ride through Ettrick & Yarrow Valleys - full directions and parking information provided on booking.
                      Disabled access and facilities: none            10.30am - 1.30pm            £20 including BBQ on return

                      An active hill ride in the beautiful Ettrick & Yarrow Valleys. Riders and horses must be fit and able to ride confidently on hill ground and open country at all paces.

                      Booking required: Sandra Smith Maxwell 01750 722 677 / 07931 199 606
                      cj.sm@virgin.net or www.foukou.com