Driving Associations

Links to carriage driving clubs and associations.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
The American Driving Society
A wealth of information for the driving enthusiast, including membership information and a calendar of events.

British Driving Society
The official website of the British Driving Society, promoting carriage driving in Britain. The BDS has qualified instructors and a proficiency testing program for all levels.

British Horse Driving Trials Association
Official site of the BHDTA, with listings of affiliated driving clubs, dates and results of BHDTA-affiliated events, points rankings and more.

British Driving Society – Wales
Contact information for BDS-Wales, as well as a list of instructors, driving meets and more.

Carriage Association of America
The oldest and largest organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration and use of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs. Find calendar of events, CAA driver proficiency program, CAA chapters, more.

Scottish Carriage Driving Association
Fairly extensive Web site for carriage driving enthusiasts in Scotland. Lots of news, results and photos, as well as basic membership information and articles on carriage driving.

REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Alberta Carriage Driving Association
Promotes all types of driving, including pleasure and recreational driving in addition to the exciting sport of combined driving, for all members of all ages, skill levels and equine breeds. Includes listing of regional chapters, calendar of events and membership forms.

The High Country Driving Club
News and calendar dates from the High Country Driving Club in Calgary, Alberta.

Houston Area Carriage Association
Promoting the enjoyment and education in all aspects of the sport of carriage driving including carriage restoration, pleasure driving, and combined driving. Find calendar of events, member information and more.

North Texas Whip
Affiliated with the American Driving Society and the Carriage Association of America. Find membership information, events calendar, photo gallery and more.

The Oaks Driving Club
News from this driving club in East Sussex, England, as well as a calendar of events and some great photographs.

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