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 time to reflect

Brenda May 1931 - 2022

Martin Johnson 1943 – 2022

Ben Turner 1973 – 2022

Beware the seasonal risks of oaks and sycamores

Letter: Which discipline is easier for equines?

Dancing the night away • It was a night to remember as members of British Carriagedriving put on their glad rags and celebrated 50 years of their sport.

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Working well together • Eileen Cornish – RDA Carriage Driving Lead says collaborating with the Carriage Driving Sports Group (CDSG) can open opportunities for drivers at all levels.

Facing the year’s challenges • Sandra Fisher has a round-up of the past year. It has not been easy for many drivers, particularly with rising fuel costs and rising temperatures. But there is plenty to look forward to in 2023, with dates already booked in the diary.

Hot competition at HOYS • Jeff Osborne says they have travelled many a mile to reach the Horse of the Year Show finale, but the journey was well worth it. Here he reports on all the action, from setting up to contesting the much coveted title – Scurry Driver of the Year.

They’re simply the best • This year’s much anticipated Hackney Horse Society Championships were a triumph all round. Hope Nebbeling reports.

Be winter wise • H. Scott Gravlee, DVM, CNS, Equine Nutrition Consultant at Life Data Labs, Inc. says proper hoof care doesn’t stop in the winter. Here he shares seasonal advice and top tips.

What’s in a cough? • Marcus Bennett BVetMed (Hons) MRCVS, is an equine veterinary surgeon and works in the equine technical team at Boehringer Ingelheim, here he looks at the causes, effects and how to prevent asthma in equines.

Getting to grips with driving the cones • Fiona Powell has put together this intoduction to Indoor Carriage Driving UK rules.

Picture perfect in primrose • Susan Dunne talks to Attelage de Tradition afficionado Kymberley Titmus who in her distinctive yellow outfit is making her mark in this traditional driving discipline.

The enduring appeal of the donkey • At this time of year, the donkey comes in to its own, taking part in Nativity plays and Christmas parades. Emily Ham meets with donkey owners who sing the praises of these equines all year round.

Celebrating the best in the World • Heavy rain didn’t dampen spirits or the competition, Amy Mundell looks back at the World Four in Hand Championships and previews an exciting season to come as drivers head indoors.

Malcolm and Koning reign at HOYS • The end of the season sees horses, ponies and families heading to the Midlands to experience and contest one of private driving’s most prestigious titles. Mike King takes a look at this year’s spectacular final.

Transporting us back through time • After a whole summer of anticipation CIAT Beamish certainly didn’t disappoint. Gilly Chippendale took part in the event and has this report from the world famous open air museum.

A future driving star • Emily Ham meets Lola, a young driver well and truly bitten by the driving bug.

Osberton International is a big hit with drivers • Once again, this year’s Osberton International Horse Trials played host to a national driving event which proved a big hit with both competitors and spectators.

All we want for Christmas • Inspirational and perfect gift ideas for you, your horse and all of your...