We’re dedicated to fostering and celebrating the art of driving horses, ponies, and other equines. Whether you’re an experienced driver or new to the reins, there’s a place for you in our community.
Central Highlands Pleasure Harness Club in conjunction with Pioneer Country Carriage Drivers ran a very successful Level 3 CDE over the weekend of October 19 & 20. A massive 36 entries with 34 competing made for an exciting marathon day! Many thanks to Prue McKechnie for organising the event and for all of her hard work both leading up to
Geelong & District Carriage Drivers hosted the Victorian Indoor Championships on Sunday September 22nd at Leighdale Equestrian Centre. Competitors enjoyed the facilities and wonderful surface of the indoor arena. Winners were as follows: VSE-Cheryl Sheddan, Small Pony-Bernadette Lewis, Large Pony-Prue McKechnie, Multiples-Wayne Armstrong and First Season Driver-Liz Griffiths. Charlie Harris was awarded the Best Junior Trophy and Deb Hoffrichter was
Longwood Carriage Driving Club held a very successful weekend of social driving in the Barmah area over the weekend of September 14 & 15. Fifteen participants camped at the historic Barmah Racecourse and enjoyed drives along the Broken Creek and the Murray River. A 16km drive to the Picola Pub for a delicious Sunday lunch was a highlight of the
Since May clubs have been holding indoor qualifiers throughout the state. Mornington kicked off with the first one, followed by events at Oaklands, Carriage Horse and Eastern Vic. The Indoor Series is an excellent way to keep your equine ticking away over the winter months or bring out a new one. New drivers also love to take part in Indoor
Held every two months, our meetings are open to all members. While voting is reserved for Club Delegates, we encourage everyone to attend and share their ideas.
Meetings are held via Zoom with the occasional face to face meeting.
We're proud to have a Victorian representative at Federal meetings, ensuring our state's voice is heard at the national level.
New members are always welcome! We'd love to have you join our carriage driving family. Here's how you can get started:
We're passionate about nurturing the next generation of carriage drivers. Our junior and young driver programs offer tailored instruction, mentorship, and opportunities for young enthusiasts to develop their skills in a safe and encouraging environment.
Young Drivers Convenor - Alison McDiarmid alimcjmull@gmail.com
Carriage driving offers something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in competitive driving, pleasure driving, or simply learning the ropes, we have programs and events to suit your interests.
CDEs test horse and driver skills through dressage, marathon, and cones phases. Competitors aim for the lowest overall penalties, showcasing obedience, fitness, and precision.
Carriage dressage demonstrates the horse’s training and harmony with the driver through prescribed movements. It’s both a standalone discipline and a CDE phase.
Indoor Driving offers compact competitions with Precision and Paces, Cones, and Obstacles phases. Popular in winter, it provides training opportunities in a controlled environment.
Pleasure Driving involves leisurely, social drives, while Endurance Driving challenges teams to complete long-distance courses. Both disciplines celebrate the joy of driving in various settings, from relaxed country roads to more demanding multi-day events.
Show Driving showcases the aesthetic side of carriage driving. Competitors are judged on their horses’ beauty and manners, as well as overall turnout presentation.
Show Driving showcases the aesthetic side of carriage driving. Competitors are judged on their horses’ beauty and manners, as well as overall turnout presentation.
Never held a driving rein before? No problem! Our newcomer programs are designed to introduce you to the world of carriage driving. You’ll learn the basics of harnessing, driving safety, and horse care from experienced mentors who are eager to share their knowledge.
Come and be part of our thriving carriage driving community in Victoria.
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