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Princess Anne opens RDA coaching centre

What a year it has been! • Julie Elliott looks forward to a wide range of events that are being planned for 2022, including a royal celebration, and says do not forget to renew your membership.

What to do in winter? • Sandra Fisher reflects on the past year, and looks at the different ways drivers approach the winter months. For some it is a case of turn them out until the spring, whilst others are trying out new combinations for next season.

Hot competition at HOYS • Heading back to the Horse of the Year Show was a journey that may have taken a little longer than normal, but as Jeff Osborne reports it was well worth the wait, with a hotly contested Championship that wowed the crowds.

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Plenty to do in 2022 • Now is the time to re-new your membership, also remember to keep an eye on the website for details of events, training and club clinics that are being planned ahead of the 2022 season.

It’s good to get back indoors • As the new indoor season takes off, Fiona Powell reports on all the action so far across the length, and breadth of Britain.

Help others to help you, and your horse • Jon Phipps is the deputy chief field officer at World Horse Welfare. He shares top tips for owners on making plans just in case your horse injures itself when you are not there.

Be winter wise • As temperatures start to fall, we asked the British Horse Society for their tips on making sure you, and your horse are prepared for the worst of winter.

Training the original coaching dogs • A new carriage driving group is putting drivers and Dalmations through their paces, with some members hoping to reach the national championships in 2022. Jane Hendy shares details of their new club along with tips and advice.

Top tips for 2022 • We asked carriage driving experts for their advice, and top tips to improve your driving experience in the year ahead.

Shining stars of 2021 • A highlight in the Hackney calendar this year was the annual show, with members managing to overcome the petrol crisis making it an event fuelled with top class competition.

A traditional lady • Susan Dunne meets, a leading lady of the private driving world.

A fast growing tradition • The year ahead promises to be a busy one with new venues to visit and new competitors catching the AIAT bug. Judge and technical delegate, Lester Dagge reports.

We would love to see you in 2022 • Eileen Cornish, RDA carriage driving lead says if you have spare time on your hands, why not volunteer to help out with your local RDA group.

150 years of tradition • As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, Bob Elliott looks back at the origins of the Coaching Club.

Little Donkey… • Christmas time is a highlight for donkeys, their owners and the wider world, says Sarah Booth the secretary for the Northern Region of the Donkey Breed Society.

Happy to be back at HOYS • The Horse of the Year show is a real spectacle whether you are inside or outside the arenas and as Antonia Gallop reports, it can make all your dreams come true with or without a ribbon.

Pairing up to take on the world again • Amy Mundell reports on two world championships that saw a welcome return this season not only for competitors, but for...