A fundraising horse ride in aid of Manorlands was a runaway success.

Around 160 people took part in the event, which was up on last year.

About £5,000 is expected to be raised for the Sue Ryder hospice once sponsorship money has been collected.

“It went really well,” said Sue Ryder regional fundraiser Andrew Wood. “We had good weather and a lot of people turned up the day.”

The Mount Up For Manorlands event, held at the Coniston estate near Skipton, offered riders a choice of three routes and the option of tackling some fences used in annual Hunter Trials.

Mr Wood added: “I would like to say a big thank you to the Bannisters at the Coniston Hotel for hosting the event and to the main sponsor, Whitakers Animal Feeds.”