Carriage Driving Fair Great Success

In spring sunshine two thousand people flocked from all over the country and from overseas to the 10th South of England Carriage Driving Fair, organised by Brockham Harness Club, on the Ardingly Showground in West Sussex.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Mar 2006, 13:54 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 03:21 BST

Newcomers, club drivers and a who's who of driving came together for a blend of exciting displays, invaluable driving demonstrations and valuable trade stands selling soft toys to carriages.

From the informative versatility of Open Horse National & Points Champion Di Hayes & Matador to the exhilaration & speed of The Horse Team Challenge, won by Australia's top international driver Boyd Exell (who also gave a valuable Master Class assisted by his wife Preetha), the main arena programme ranged across the spectrum.

Other events were The Baileys Horse Feed Junior Musical Drive, Ridden Dressage Displays, Gary Docking's insightful insight & guide to Private Driving, Scurry featuring six of the country's top , Heavy Horses and Driving for the Disabled.

For full report see West Sussex Gazette, Sussex Horse World, March 22