HIGHWORTH is to host the national finals of the British Horse Society cross-country championships.

Whitworth Farm equestrian centre will be the venue for the event which will see riders compete over a three-mile course.

Competitors will be judged on their overall time and incur penalties for any faults in their jumping.

A final date has yet to be announced but the event will take place in late September.

BHS spokeswoman Kate Healey said: "The BHS cross country series has proved very popular since it began in 1999 and we are looking forward to many riders taking part this time."

For more details call 08701 202244 or email competitions@bhs.org.uk.