Carriage Driving

Carriage Driving is dedicated entirely to sport and recreation with the harness horse. Trusted, respected and loved throughout the whole of the international driving community, Carriage Driving puts quality content at the core of its editorial intent and remains the only essential publication for the driving enthusiast.

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Keeping you up to speed • Don’t forget to register your club for the inter-club championships, contact the BC office if you are experiencing problems and how being less vocal is the way forward.

We’re all going on a summer holiday • There is more to a show than a ribbon. As Antonia Gallop reflects, it’s where lifelong friendships are made, but low entries and increasing costs means that classes may be lost forever – that’s a high price to pay.

A warm welcome to all as the season heats up • Familiar faces and newcomers were on fine form as they entertained audiences from Hertfordshire to Lincoln, whilst competing for much coveted placings. Karen Morris, chair of the SDA reports.

Good to be back in Devon • Jeff Osborne says it was wonderful to head back to the west country, then with the compass pointing in the opposite direction they headed east to Suffolk, then back on the road to the Royal Bath & West before treading on home turf again.

On course for a fine season • Carole Davenport has a round-up of all the action from game fairs to country and county shows.

Annual Show is a breeze • Fiona Moonan has a round-up of the recent Annual National Breed Show where high winds and high stepping combined. She also shares the story of a Hackney enjoying a new career.

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Facing hot weather feeding challenges • Too much grass followed by not enough grass how do you get the balance right without eating into your winter feed supply? And how to aid recovery when competing this summer. Jane Buchan from Bailey’s Horse Feeds has this advice.

Electrolytes – Why, What, When & How!

Celebrating excellence in carriage driving Carriage Driving Awards 2023

Show up online • If you’re planning to get a website for your business, club or society or it simply needs a refresh, you are probably thinking about what information and content you need to gather. Danielle Holmes from Wiltshire website firm Black Nova Designs works with many equestrian organisations and has all the answers you need.

Doyenne of driving • If there is one lady’s name that is instantly recognisable in the carriage driving world it has to be Sallie Walrond’s, Susan Dunne catches up with her to discover more about her remarkable equine career.

Glorious Glamis to excellent Elevden • From Scotland to Norfolk, traditional driving events are attracting more entries each year Rosemary Neale and Liz Harcombe report.

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Good to be back in the park • Celebrating 80 years in style with the return of Single and Horse Pairs to the driving schedule at Royal Windsor Horse Show 2023. Amy Mundell reports in words and pictures.

British Driving Society 58th Annual Show • We were certainly blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine for the Annual Show says event organiser Julie Elliott, it is now held in the well-established new position in Windsor Great Park, complete with a drive past in front of the Duke of Edinburgh.

In a class of their own • Those lucky enough to attend the Suffolk County Show this year were treated to a spectacle of traditional carriages unlike any other. Liz Harcombe reports.

It’s a sporting summer • Young drivers are loving their summer...