Mark Forrest nabbed Hedgeley's consolation.

Lynemouth made up ground on leaders Belford with a convincing victory against Craster Rovers.

Many horses around the North East have had little exercise and work since December and the few equine centres running winter outdoor competitions were caught up in cancellations.

The ride will be a much-needed new venue following the extended winter period.

Rob Shepherd (2), Jack Stangeways (2) and Aaron Scott netted for Wooler, Luke Williamson (2) , Keith Laidler, Mark Bruce and an 85th-minute winner from George Scott for Rothbury.

Alnwick Town Reserves went through to the semi-finals of the Bilclough Cup with victory at Berwick Town.

Stuart Bertram and George Irish gave Wooler a two-goal lead, but a Dave Eastwood effort and two from Stuart McCaig saw Boulmer ahead at half-time. Mathew Sullivan then added a fourth, with Rob Shepherd pulling a goal back for Wooler.

Elsewhere, Belford lost out on the chance to extend their lead at the head of Division One as a determined display from Rothbury Reserves saw the points shared at Armstrong Park.

Lynemouth had Darren Burn netting four times in a seven-goal success over Rothbury Reserves.

In the league, Belford continue to lead Division Two - but only after just edging out local rivals Bamburgh Castle.

Valerie said: "I have owned Silver Bullet since he came out of racing seven years ago and he is now 13-years-old.

"He was trained by Bruce Mctaggart in Hawick and raced on the flat and over hurdles.

Lynemouth netted seven times in a victory over Springhill, Darren Burn celebrating a hat-trick.

A good defensive display saw Hedgeley Rovers, who scored through Mark Forrest, have victory snatched away from them in the dying minutes thanks to a Ryan Lillico strike.

Wooler, however, staged a late comeback to net twice through Luke Strangeways and Stuart Bertram.

In Division Two, Lynemouth Institute were too strong for Craster Reserves as Lenny Lansbury helped himself to five goals.

A Jake Lowes goal gave Alnwick the lead at Lowick, but the home team took a share of the points thanks to an equaliser from Andrew Burgon.

Acklington picked up their first win of the season thanks to two goals by Eric McKevitt and single strikes by Aaron Redpath, Wayne Robinson, Richard Lemon and Dell Sawes.

Four goals from Jackie Angus, three by Craig Sutton and single strikes by Stuart Foreman, Alan Brown, Michael Ord and Scott Rennison saw the home team net 11 times.

Berwick Town put in a better performance, but still lost out to Shaun McKay and Kyle Kennedy efforts for Shilbottle.

Wooler-based Rachael Smith, pictured, riding her own 10-year-old 16.1hh bay mare, and Katie Brown won the Preliminary 15 with a score of 69.13% and the Preliminary 19 on 65.9%, qualifying with each for the National British Dressage Championships regional qualifiers at Ingliston Equestrian Centre in August.

During a close fought game Michael Haley gave the home team a half time lead, which they held until the 80th minute when Stuart Payne scored an equaliser for Berwick.

Berwick then took the tie when they were awarded a disputed penalty which was converted by Scott Pithe.

The match played at Shielfield Park in Berwick had a goalless first half, but Springhill went ahead following a penalty scored by Kristian Neil.

Alnwick keeper Gordon Sanders kept his team in the game with a string of good saves but could do nothing as Adam Roberts scored with a well-struck effort to give Springhill a second goal.

Shilbottle beat Lowick United 3-0, with Mark Baston giving them a half-time lead after 44 minutes. Further goals then came from David Davison on 60 minutes and Adam Gattens with a minute to go, putting them into the final.

Meanwhile Alnmouth won 3-1 against visitors Bedlington Terriers Reserves. Alnmouth had the game wrapped up in the first half, James Swordy giving Alnmouth a 15th minute lead.

A Ron Murray effort sealed a 5-0 win for Alnmouth as they kept up the pressure at the top of the division.

Berwick Town beat Ashington Athletic 3-2 in a vital top-of-the-table clash. Neil Wallace gave Ashington the lead but Stuart Payne equalised before half time. Mitchell Simpson then restored Berwick's lead but again Ashington equalised, this time through Robert Groves. A 75th minute goal from John Yule won it.