Midlands Carriagedriving News

 A mixed bag of competitors enjoyed the excellent going at Anslow, Derbyshire, Midlands Carriagedriving’s venue for its first seasonal One-Day Event (10 May). Ranging from an aspiring British Young Driver to mini-ponies and from nervous novices to the more experienced, the course lends itself to cover all aspects of driving trials. In the Novice Horse class, Abigail Hutchinson’s eye-catching grey was one of only two throughout the day to have just one cone down in the second phase – there were no double clears in what was a flowing, but occasionally tight, course – and followed that up with some fast obstacle times to head the class despite lying fourth after dressage. Miriam Parker was second after a bit of a cricket score in cones with Joanne Pitts in third. Achieving the best dressage score of the day on 52.69, Julie Down elected to only do the first phase and cones. Abigail Hutchinson Miriam Parker Joanne Pitts Julie Downs Aspir...

The popular One-Day Event series of competitions, hosted by Midlands Carriagedriving at Anslow, Derbyshire, is about to begin its 2026 season. Starting on 10 th May and running on 21 st June, 12 th July, 9 th August and 27 th September (all Sundays) there is something for everyone. A bonus this year is that competitors wishing to move on to national competitions can now have their Competence Card signed on completion of an event at Anslow. There is a range of classes including VSE and SE as well as Gateway, Novice and Open and from Singles to Combinations. Competitors can select a dressage test of their choice from the BC current tests or the ICD Precision & Paces test. The cones course and obstacles are situated within easy reach of the dressage arena; the water crossing between obstacles 3 and 4 has been much improved over the winter by organiser Paul Hart. Schedule details are available on the club’s website www.midlandscarriagedriving.co.uk/even...