Another year and BDS Annual Show at Smiths lawn has come around again, Once again we were bless with fantastic weather luckily slightly cooler than the year before. The layout of the show had completely changed due to extensions to the various polo pitches of the Guards Polo Club, so everyone competing had to allow slightly more time to get …
CUSTOMER NEWS: JULIE COKER
We have been sent some lovely pictures all the way from New Zealand by Julie Coker who bought a Large Micrasport carriage from us at the beginning of the year. After waiting patiently for it to arrive by container, 12 weeks sea freight from the UK to be exact, she finally received it and has been using it ever since. …
CUSTOMER NEWS: SARA HOWE
Congratulations to Sara Howe who once again became Pony Team National Champion at Cricklands. Sara drives her ponies to a specially built Hartland Teamstar Carriage and uses Hartland Hi-Tech Harness. We went to watch the action on the Marathon day and it was great to see Sara showing a driving masterclass, going quickly, quietly and smoothly around all the obstacles.
CUSTOMER NEWS: LEAH MARSHALL
A massive congratulation to Leah Marshall, who has had a great year driving her pony Stapleford March put to a Hartland Two wheeler. Notable achivements include winning the Junior Championship at The Victoria Foods Driving Extravaganza and also winning the Carriage Driving Magazine Awards 2018 Best Non-Traditional Turnout Of The Year. We look forward to seeing more pictures of you …
CUSTOMER NEWS: HANNAH & KIRK PETRAKIS
Last week we received this lovely picture from Hannah and Kirk Petrakis whilst they were doing a wedding down in the scenic town of Cockington. Their Horse Annie looks splendid pulling one of our Victoria’s. Recently they have purchased from us new livery and we certainly look forward to seeing more pictures of you both driving Annie We always like …
CUSTOMER NEWS: KATE STANNETT
We were delighted to be able to supply Ironman (Ironwoman actually!) Kate Stannett with a new Pleasuresport carriage for her lovely cob. Kate is one incredible lady, having completed 23 Ironman competitions. For those who are not sure what this means, Kate swims 3.8 kms, then cycles 180km then runs 42kms non stop in these races, which huge success. Kate …
BDS SMITHS LAWN
Last Sunday we had a wonderful day at the BDS Show at Smiths Lawn. A very hot day for the horses and the drivers! It was lovely to see so many friends and customers enjoying themselves Congratulations to Chanie Matthews the junior champion – we were delighted to see her driving her Hartland Topsport to such a success!! Michael won …
WEST SUSSEX BDS SHOW REPORT
We have just been sent the show report from West Sussex BDS by Colin Hurd. Thank you to Colin and Lesley Hurd, and all who made this well organised and friendly event possible. Also Thank you to Linda Swain for the lovely photos. West Sussex BDS show 2018 It felt like winter had returned to West Sussex for the annual …
CUSTOMER NEWS: ANDREW VIRGO
We received this picture from Andrew Virgo last week driving his pair of very smart cobs to his new Picnic Wagon carriage which was purchased at the start of the year. We love receiving pictures from our customers especially when they look as smart as this turnout. We look forward to seeing more.
CARRIAGE DRIVING AT FIRLE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS
East Sussex area BDS have been invited to put on a display of carriage driving at the Firle International Horse Trials and Country Fair, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6NS on Sunday, 19th August 2018. The event will take place within the 80 acre grounds of Firle Park and will have a separate ring away from the main show specifically to …