News and events

Winners of the Carriage Driving Pleasure Driving Awards

04 July 2019

Members of the BDS, who took part in three or more Pleasure Driving Classes in 2018, received their awards at this year's BDS Annual Show.

Riding for the Disabled Carriage Driving Scottish Qualifiers - Results

04 July 2019

Scottish Riding for the Disabled Driving Qualifiers Competition results with details of who is heading to the National Championships at Hartpury College later this month.

Attelage de Tradition at Glamis Castle

04 July 2019

Built in 1372, Glamis Castle, was the perfect setting for the fourth Attelage de Tradition. Words by Ruth Martin, who took part in the event.

Working horses in Scotland

04 July 2019

Craighead Horse Logging forms part of an established and professional woodland management and training company based in Dalry, Ayrshire. Ken Stewart explains why horses play and important role in his company.

The Donkey Sanctuary - Mexico

04 July 2019

The Donkey Sanctuary and Heifer International have signed an agreement aimed at improving the welfare of donkeys and mules working in small scale agricultural projects in Oaxaca State in Mexico, while also boosting income for their owners.

Watch Zilco's guide to the correct fitting of an empathy collar

04 July 2019

Zilco recognise that sometimes drivers just need a quick reference on the use or fitting of our products. Their video explains the correct fitting process for the empathy collar.

Success for Forth Driving at the Riding for the Disabled Carriage Driving

21 June 2019

Scottish Qualifiers at Hopetoun House, Edinburgh: It was an early start for drivers, coaches and volunteers as they headed off to Hopetoun House Estate for Riding for the Disables Driving Qualifiers Competition for a day of fierce, but friendly, competition.

Hydration & Competition After-care

21 June 2019

Hot weather combined with the physiological stress of travelling and competing can increase the risk of dehydration which is likely to compromise performance and recovery. Dengie Senior Nutritionist Katie Williams M.Sc. (Dist) R Nutr has this essential advice (first published in July 2018)

Time to tackle Ticks

21 June 2019

Ticks are opportunist creatures and can live on a variety of hosts, including horses. So, how much of a problem are they to equines? Claire Shand, SQP at Westgate Laboratories explains what signs to look for and the steps you can take to keep your horse healthy and tick free. (Read the full article in our July issue on sale from 28th June)

Watch Zilco's guide on EZ breeching straps

21 June 2019

See how to correctly use Zilco's EZ breeching straps in their short reference video here.