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Driving

Carriage driving is a sport enjoyed by many people both young and old. Driving is often described as a hobby activity, where enthusiasts can get away from the daily rush and escape for a quiet drive along the country roads. However, there is also the competitive side to the sport where it is taken quite seriously. The numbers of horses used in carriage driving varies considerably from single horse drawn carriages to teams of two or more horses.
Other horse drawn services are also on offer. Many provide horse drawn vehicles for weddings and/or funerals. One such service is on offer in Tandragee, Co. Armagh.
Links to Carriage Driving websites
  • British Driving Society, lists qualified carriage driving instructors [external site]
    The BDS offers a range of services including a list of qualified instructors, discussion groups, and a site for stolen items. There is also a year book published which contains information regarding shows, qualifiers and useful information. It is also stated that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh K.G.K.T is a patron of the sport.
  • The Online Resource of the Carriage Driving Community [external site]
    This site is dedicated to publishing articles of interest to carriage drivers. The articles are up-to-date and relevant to both the serious competitor and the beginner.
  • Pony And Carriage Ltd[external site]
    The U.K s premier specialist supplier for horse drawn carriages, harnesses and carriage driving accessories for pleasure, competition commercial use.