Carriage Driving

In this new issue we celebrate the Coronation with stunning images of the historic carriages that carried the newly crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla along with members of the Royal Family in procession through the streets of London. We share the fun of coronation themed drives in Scotland and Wales. Fiona Powell reports on an exciting Indoor Horse Driving Trials championships. Emma Short equine nutritionist at Baileys Horse Feeds, addresses the feeding challenges faced during the summer months whether you are competing or simply running out of grass; Emily Ham meets a passionate donkey owner who shares her love of driving and working with these endearing characters; successful applicants for the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers training bursary gathered at Mark Broadbent's Fenix Carriages in Devon we share details of the course and what the students gained from the experience. In our Training and Guidance feature, Sara Howe gets to grips with rein handling, and demonstrates the practicalities of the coachman style of driving; we find out about the remarkable story of an Australian Hackney horse; we look ahead to new plans for AIAT at Beamish Living Museum; we have a full report from the British Driving Society Spring Bonanza; Find out where to see the Hackney shine this season or catch the fast paced scurry groups in action, plus the latest news from British Carriagedriving and the BDS. Subscribe now and keep up to date with all the latest carriage driving news and views.