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God Save The King

Don’t wait to ask for help

Hot off the press: Royal Windsor

Horses head to Parliament

New chairman, new venue, new website

Time to check the rules • There have been several changes to rules and regulations which are detailed here and on the BC website, plus put a date in the diary to hear Roly Owers from World Horse Welfare talk about concerns and solutions to equine care.

A blinkered view? • Antonia Gallop says it is all to easy to vent emotions and opinions via social media but discussing issues and working together is the best way forward for carriage driving and those who love the pastime.

A letter from the Chairman • The new chair Nicola Salter is encouraged by recent support and Fiona Moonan shares details of where to see the Hackney in action this show season.

We would love to see you

New pairings and practice makes perfect runs • Sandra Fisher says a recent practice event provided the chance for new competitors, driving combinations and seasoned campaigners to get together for their first run of the year ahead of the the real thing.

Let the jousting begin • Meeting up for a training weekend ahead of the scurry season provides the opportunity to get back into competition mode, but as Jeff Osborne reports it is also a weekend of catching up with friends, feasting and a good old game of skittles.

Welcome back to the past • The Beamish open-air museum brings history to life from the 1820s through to the 1950s, making it the perfect location for traditional carriages. Last year the museum welcomed carriage drivers for a weekend of competition, Elspeth Ross says following the success of this first event, they have been invited back again this autumn.

Take off time at Thame • As the season gets underway Carole Davenport reports from the Thame Country Show, where novice drivers got a taste of what to expect ahead of the game.

Summer feeding to support health and performance • Emma Short BSc (Hons) is an equine nutritionist at Baileys Horse Feeds, here she addresses the feeding challenges faced during the summer months whether you are competing or simply running out of grass.

Why one hand can be better than two • The following information is taken from our book Progressive Carriage Driving. Sara Howe gets to grips with rein handling, and demonstrates the practicalities of the coachman style of driving. With words by Sally Taylor.

Junior drivers and senior ponies excel at finals • Fiona Powell reports on all the action from this year’s Indoor Carriage Driving Championships where young drivers and senior equines took centre stage along with a dedicated team of volunteers.

Crowning all the Coronation winners • A sunny day and plenty of entries combined to create the perfect ingredients for the BDS Spring Show. Organiser Julie Elliott reports.

The Easter Parade • It was more a case of rain hats than Easter bonnets at this year’s event, but the inclement weather didn’t put off entrants, with some travelling from as far afield as Ireland to take part.

Celebrating their majesties • The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen took place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6th May 2023, Here we celebrate the historic event with images from the day.

Toying with the Gold Coach • It may be just a toy, but a newly designed Gold State Coach accurately marks two historic...