THE new owners of Northallerton Equestrian Centre have launched the spring season with a demonstration from top international dressage rider Paul Hayler.

It was the first event to take place at the Yafforth-based centre since international dressage judge, Margot Tiffany, and her niece, Tina Walker, took over the 23-acre site.

The centre boasts 29 stables, a large indoor school with viewing gallery, an outdoor arena, show jumping field and cross-country course.

Margot has recently returned from China, where she has been teaching. Before that she managed equestrian centres in Lancashire and Ireland, before returning to North Yorkshire in 2008.