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.

Carriage Driving

A fond farewell

The final chapter

Our ever changing world • With technology at our fingertips, it is easy to access information in an instant, but as Antonia Gallop reflects it is not always reliable and to be trusted. Why not talk to those who can make a difference.

Wise words for all drivers • Andrew Counsell, chair of British Carriagedriving has been a central figure in the sport for a number of years, in that time he has seen many changes. Looking to the future, he believes positive progress can be best made if the driving community work together.

One to watch this year • Fiona Moonan from the HHS says, for those of you who have not seen a Hackney in action, put it on your list of things to do, and watch this elegant breed show off its natural ability in the show ring and beyond.

Carriages, cones, and competition confidence • Inspiring RDA Carriage drivers to compete and encourage RDA riders and groups to experience the benefits of carriage driving was the focus of a training day in Essex. Molly Knox talked to those involved and also has details on how to volunteer with the charity.

How to start your scurry driving journey • Karen Morris is chair of the Scurry Driving Association (SDA), she remembers being captivated by the sport at an early age, but at the time didn’t know where to go to find out more. Now she says it is so easy to take part and here is a guide to set you on your way.

A new king is crowned • Jeff Osborne looks back at the groups championship finals which take place each year at the Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham. The event is a real crowd pleaser and this year was no exception as teams wowed the audience.

Celebrating a successful season of scurry driving • The Grand League Awards sees the BSTD community don their glad rags to recognise and reward drivers, grooms and ponies for their outstanding achievements. Carole Davenport reports.

The Championships – who will take the national titles? • In just a matter of weeks the indoor driving season will come to a close with its grand finale – the National Championships. As Fiona Powell reports, there are still competitors hoping to secure their place at the finals.

Party Givers and Party Go-ers • Behind every event there are those working behind the scenes – sending out schedules, booking the venue, booking the loos, sourcing caterers, recruiting volunteers, setting up courses and then clearing up once the event is over. Rosemary Neale AIAT-GB chair says by working together, with a bit of give and take a good time can be had by all.

A healthy balance • The team at Baileys Horse Feeds have put together this straightforward guide on how to prevent weight loss and promote condition.

Better to be safe than sorry • Fiona Gordon Clarke from Carriage House Insurance looks at the history of insurance and why it’s important to get the right cover for you, your horse, your harness and those around you.

Boyd Exell excells at the ExCel • Visitors witnessed indoor driving at its very best in London at the end of 2023. Amy Mundell was there to capture all the action in words and pictures.

It’s been a pleasure to meet you… • At the end of an era Susan Dunne reflects on some of the many highlights of interviewing for Carriage Driving magazine..

Yogi is a pony of a lifetime • When Liz Harcombe first met a little grey rescue pony, she never imagined he would take to the arena at Olympia International Horse Show, win...