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Getting back on the road • Mike King says if you are heading out and about, the society has created banners aimed at making motorists understand how to safely pass carriage drivers on the highway.

Events for everyone • If you are planning to take part in driving trials for the first time then head to the BC website for details of a Gateway class near you, also make sure you are up to date with dressage tests for the coming season.

We need more horses and ponies • Sessions are re-starting after the enforced Covid shutdown and the winter, but as Eileen Cornish, RDA Carriage Driving Lead says now things are moving once again, they are looking for new driving ponies.

Who is stepping out? • Hope Nebbeling takes a look at who to watch out for in the showring in the weeks and months ahead.

What makes a perfect pony • Sandra Fisher looks at what qualities are needed for the ideal scurry pony, and shares some training advice from SDA member Tony Clarke, who reveals his tips for getting ponies fit and ready for competition at home.

To be in or out? That is the age old question • Jeff Osborne is carrying out a little bit of DIY ahead of the season – courtesy of the recent storms. He is also looking ahead to a full schedule of competition, but before that he will be catching up with members at their spring get together.

It is now all to play for… • The indoor driving finals have been much missed over the past two years, but as Fiona Powell reports, they are back and now have a new home.

Six horse Shire team parade debut • On Easter Monday, Shire horses will be appearing for the first time at this year’s annual London Harness Horse Parade at Ardingly.

They are my best buy • Emily Ham catches up with Sara Howe to discover more about her small pony teams, their characters and why she loves driving them.

No stopping her • Despite facing physical challenges, Faye O’ Hara can be seen regularly competing at North east Driving Trials with her fabulous young Friesian, Majestic. She spoke to Susan Dunne about her journey into carriage driving.

Thrush and white line disease in horses • Scott Gravlee, DVM, CNS is an equine nutrition consultant at Life Data Labs, Inc. Here he shares advice and looks at the causes and treatment of two diseases in equines.

Preparing for Spring • Turning your equine out on to lush spring grass is a welcome sight, but as Louise Burchnall from Emerald Green Feeds explains, before doing so, put a management plan in place to avoid the complications that may arrive from too much too soon.

Are you ready for the season ahead? • Sue Mart from Bennington Carriages kicks off her new training series with some great advice on how to make sure your carriage and harness are fit for the purpose this season.

Be the best you can be • There is a whole new season ahead in whatever driving discipline you enjoy, and now is the time to set yourself up for your best season yet. Emily Ham caught up with leading driver Nicola Salter who offers plenty of sound advice.

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Back to the saleroom • Chris Boreham from Thimbleby and Shorland, reports on a busy day in the auction house, and the chance for sale-goers to catch up with old...