AN exciting family day out is guaranteed at this weekend's Skipton Horse Trials.

Run over Saturday and Sunday, the 'one day event' includes the three equestrian disciplines of dressage, showjumping and cross country.

Over the years the event, which is held at Funkirk Farm, off the A59 between Skipton and Broughton, has built up a reputation as one of the premier grassroots events in the country and the largest of its kind in the Yorkshire Dales.

Amateurs compete against professionals in an exciting sport in which anything can happen. Gates open on both days at 8am. Adults £5, free for children under 16 years old, free for British Eventing members. Well behaved dogs are allowed.