Schedules now  available.

Entries doing very well but could do with a few more in the “Veteran Horse/Pony” and only 4 so far in the Private Driving (Open) which has Osborne qualifiers and Victoria Foods.

Just contact Mandy Reddock as soon as possible please 01568 720395

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Jo Pitts did a lovely display of long reining and putting too followed by Mandy Reddock with Jasper showing us what an exercise vehicle turnout should look like in the show ring. Beautifully turned out and as well behaved as always Jasper also demonstrated how a novice would start with Mandy and Marianne her groom swapping seats for the last part of their display. Very brave of Marianne who only started driving this year.

We were then treated to our Junior driver’s display with Khyra (7) and her Nan (?) showing us a lovely drive through the conestacle with Charlie (11) her Welsh section A pony. Khyra has only been driving for a few months and it is wonderful to see the enthusiasm she has. Charlie equals her enthusiasm and they are a great match.

The Horse Wheelers a disabled carriage driving group based at the centre introduced Danny driven by Jason and showed us how they load and unload a wheelchair into their specially adapted Bennington. Danny was beautifully behaved and Jason was ably assisted by a group of volunteer helpers led by AB whip Sandra This group gained two more volunteers at the end of the demonstration and were delighted with the response from the audience.

Our next turnout was provided by Tony and Carol Gregory with Redwing Rea and her son Redwing Rocking horse driven tandem to a Bennington two wheeler. A lovely turnout with beautifully matched horses.

The finale was provided by the British Carriage Dog Society led by Jane Friend and her team three turnouts and a multitude of spotty dogs worked in the arena showing us how the breed has a natural inclination to work under and behind the carriage. The interest in carriage dogs has been growing steadily in recent years and several BDS members in this area now own and compete in carriage dog trials with their turnouts. Last years local star Cato with Pat Dutson showed us a typical trial run and Cato was very impressive ignoring everything including a distraction dog and staying absolutely fixed on Pat’s backstep.

The members of the audience were invited to meet the whips and have a ride which many of them did.

A wonderful afternoon although it would have been nice to see a few more BDS Worcestershire members there.

Drive off at 2pm. Please note this is a convoy rally please ensure that you and your pony are comfortable with that situation. Refreshments are served after the drive.

Contact Kay

Thanks to Russ Knight for the photos.

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