Bennington Carriages OSBERTON NATIONAL DRIVING TRIALS 1-3 October 2021 Start times & competitor information
Event report Frickley Regional Driving Trials A stunning venue, interesting cones course and a great level of challenge. Read more >>>
British Carriagedriving COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2021 There are three vacancies to be filled for a three year term, starting at this year's AGM. Find out how to send your nominations >>>>
British Carriagedriving AGM and Members' Conference 2021 20 November at Bosworth Hall, Warwickshire followed by BC/BDS Dinner Dance Find out how to book >>>
Midlands Carriagedriving Oasby proves to be an excellent site for driving trials Event report and photos by Wendy Nix
FEI World Pony Championships Le Pin au Haras (FRA)  16-19 September 2021 DRIVERS REPRESENTING BRITAIN
Chairman's update Andrew Counsell, Chairman of British Carriagedriving, shares his views on forthcoming FEI driving rule changes.
BC Gateway class at Forest of Dean Driving Trials Group Report and photos ...>>
World Pairs Championships Kronenberg (NED) 8-12 Sep 2021 Large number of competitors and Nations. Spectators welcome >>
Drivers representing Britain at World Pairs Championships 8-12 September 2021 in the Netherlands
Midlands Carriagedriving Midlands’ regulars do well at 2021 National Championships Drivers who regularly compete at Midlands events did well at the British Carriagedriving National Championships, held at Ashfields Carriage & Polo Club on 13-15 August. READ MORE >>>
British Carriagedriving 2021 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Champions Roll of Honour
Midlands Carriagedriving Fabulous new venue to finish the season for Midlands 18 - 19 September Oasby event preview >>>
FEI Driving European Championship for Young Drivers, Juniors & Children Selestat (FRA)     25 - 29 August 2021 YOUNG DRIVERS REPRESENTING BRITAIN  >>>
Midlands Carriagedriving Onley Regional Driving Trials 31 July - 1 August Event report and pictures >>>
British Young Drivers Championships 2021 Event report and pictures >>>
Midlands Carriagedriving Lesley West leaves Midlands Au Revoir to Lesley as she heads to Scotland >>>
Osberton National Driving Trials 1-3 October 2021 Event schedule and information - entries now open.
NEDTL Allerton Regional Driving Trials 10-11 July Event report and pictures  >>>
Chester Horse Driving Trials Our next event: Llanymynech National Novice Qualifier see more details >>>
Midlands Carriagedriving Three competitions in one at Onley Grounds coming up in August - more >>>
British Equestrian Trade Association Equestrian online survey RIDING/DRIVING - SAFETY - CLOTHING - SUPPLEMENTS - VOLUNTEERING Find out more and take the survey >>>
World Championships - Team Selection Following the final selection event at Hopetoun, the Selection and Ratification Panel have announced the squad members for the FEI World Pony Championships and the FEI World Pairs Championships to be held in September. Find out more >>>
Gateway class at Hopetoun National Driving Trials Read the report >>>
Danethorpe Equestrian Ground ODE On Sunday 30th May the sunshine heralded the first A1 Events Ltd one day event. Report and pictures >>>
Graham Wade It is with sadness that Midlands Carriagedriving advises of the passing of Graham Wade >>>
National Championships Qualification Due to the disrupted start to the competition season, qualification criteria for the 2021 BC National Championships will be different. Find out who can qualify >>>
GATEWAY The new BC Intro event format has just got even better, with the addition of two categories for NEWCOMERS and ALLCOMERS. Find out more >>>
Midlands Carriagedriving Showers fail to dampen spirits at Thoresby Hall. Midlands' first event of the 2021 season. Read more >>
Brockham Harness Club Goodwood Regional Driving Trials move location for 2021 Same date - new venue ... see more >>
Midlands Carriagedriving An old favourite location at Thoresby plus a new venue at Oasby are in the events calendar for Midlands. Read more >>>
BC Training Clinics at Ashfields Monday 3 May There will be four training clinics on Bank Holiday Monday for all National and Club officials, and anyone interested in becoming a BC or club official. Find out how to book >>>
Event Safety Clinic A Safety Clinic, aimed at all Club and National event organisers and officials, will be held on Saturday 8th May from 3-5pm. This will be an on-line meeting via Zoom. More details >>>
Prince Philip, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 - 2021
Aachen Reschedules its 2021 Event The organising committee of CHIO Aachen say, “The later in the Year, the better the event”. Originally planned for the end of June, Aachen will now run from 10th-19th September. The FEI have approved this change, which enabled The Royal Windsor Horse Show to move to 1st-4th July. Aachen will feature top athletes from five equestrian disciplines: jumping, dressage, eventing, four-in-hand driving and vaulting. For further details and ticket information visit www.chioaachen.com
Horses test positive for EHV-1 respiratory infection British Equestrian and its Emergency Response Group have been made aware of EHV-1 cases confirmed at a livery yard adjacent to Keysoe International competition venue in Bedfordshire ►►
Shake off those cobwebs and get your entry in! Midlands Carriagedriving (MC) is very pleased to announce that all is ready for its first event of the 2021 season, a One-Day Event at Anslow, Derbyshire, on Sunday 11 April. Read more >>>
EHV-1 virus outbreak in Europe A major outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) has been reported in Europe and all equestrian events have been cancelled. Updates from British Equestrian and FEI ►►
Changes within the Hoefnet team Apeldoorn, 28 February 2021
Royal Windsor Horse Show Change of date for 2021 The Organisers of the Royal Windsor Horse Show have confirmed that the event will take place from 1st to 4th July 2021. The driving competition will be only for Horse Four-in-Hand entries.
BEF updated advice: 18 Feb 2020 A BC clinic to advise anyone thinking of competing abroad this season will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 2nd March. Read more and sign up here ►►
Leadership appointments at British Equestrian British Equestrian can today announce a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation in Jim Eyre, while Malcom Wharton has been formally appointed Chairman for a four year term. ►►
Combined Training Clinics for National and Club Officials Due to Covid restrictions, the training clinics which traditionally take place at Stow on the Wold will be conducted via Zoom this year on Sunday 28th February. . THESE CLINICS ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED !
IDENTIFICATION & MICROCHIPPING IMPORTANT UPDATE All horses and ponies in England should now be registered. Deadlines for Wales and Scotland are approaching. Please read this important information ...
Midlands Carriagedriving A new Chairman for Midlands as wheels set to roll for the 2021 season. Read more ...
Driven dressage tests for 2021 For the 2021 National & Regional events, the Advanced Single Horse class will be split to offer Advanced drivers the ability to drive either the FEI 2* or the FEI 3* test. All other classes will be using the same tests as in 2020. Get more information here  ►
Hopetoun Events date change The dates of National and Regional events at Hopetoun have swapped. The regional event will take place on 29-30 May and the National will be on 23-25 July. Both events will be qualifiers for the National Championships. There will be no FEI 2* classes at the National event in July, but it will be a selection event for Single Pony, Pony Pairs and Horse Fours World Championships. Go to the EVENTS CALENDAR for details.
Fitting a Single Harness A harness fitting webinar took place recently, in conjunction with the Society of Master Saddlers and supported by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers. If you didn't manage to attend this webinar, you can watch the recording, which is now available on-line. ►
British Carriagedriving membership A reminder that, if you haven't done so already, you can re-new your BC memberships for 2021 on-line. Just follow this guide ...
Barry Marshall Former British international dressage rider, judge and carriage driver, Barry Marshall has passed away after a battle with cancer. Read obituary here ►
Terry Chambers With much sadness, we report the passing of Terry Chambers of Ashfields Carriage & Polo Centre. Read obituary here ►
Carriage drivers featured on BBC Farmer's Country Showdown. Two farming families gear up for the marathon at Ashfields Driving Trials. Watch it on iPlayer. Read more ►
Barry Hilditch With great sadness we share the news that former BC Chairman Barry Hilditch has passed away on Sunday. Read the obituary here.
Coronavirus / COVID-19 guidance ► BEF Covid update - lockdown restrictions in all home nations - 5 Jan 2021 New Covid restrictions over Christmas - 21 December Horsescotland guidance update - 21 December and more ...
OTHER EQUESTRIAN NEWS ► Vacancy - BEF Chief Executive Zilpaterol contamination in equine feedstuffs BHS Equine activity survey and more ...
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