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                      26 May


                      Saturday 26th
                      Grand Competition Day

                      St Boswells Mart, Newton St Boswells TD6 0PP. Signposted off A68.
                      Disabled access and facilities: ringside parking may be available. Phone to arrange.

                      9am - 4pm      Entry fee as per schedule for competitors. Free for spectators.

                      Competition day including dressage, show jumping, showing and working hunter. Classes for novice and more experienced riders. Includes qualifier for the BHS Scotland Working Hunter Series and British Riding Club Style Jumping series with finals to be held at Blair Castle Horse Trials in August.

                      Refreshments available. Booking required for competitors. No entries on the field. Riders must be 16 years old or over. All spectators welcome.

                      Further information and booking: Beryl Masson    01835 840 298 / 07775 511 829      michael_masson@yahoo.com

                      Saturday 26th
                      An Evening with Heavy Horses

                      Gilmanscleuch Farm, Ettrick, Selkirk TD7 5HR.      11 miles west of Selkirk on B7009

                      Disabled Access and facilities limited - please phone for assistance.
                      6.30pm - 9pm      Entrance by charity donation      All ages welcome

                      A chance to view these 'gentle giants' up close. There will be a chance to see stallions, mares, this year's foals and other youngstock.
                      BBQ and refreshments available.          No booking required.          Please wear suitable clothing and strong footwear.

                      Further information: Tom Tennant 01750 62327       marjorytennant@hotmail.com