Christmas fancy dress processional drive

The area annual meeting gives a recap of the year, in our area, an update from the main BDS AGM as well as handing out our annual awards.

Fancy dress treasure hunt from Lowhill Farm

Annual week of drives in the New Forest. Picnic drives from Monday to Saturday with 'Sunday Best' interval drive. There are a number of socials throughout the week with a formal dinner on the Friday.

Fun and educational camp for junior whips and those interested in learning more about carriage driving.

Fun and educational camp for adult members, including an introduction to Attelage de Tradition

Unique opportunity to drive around the picturesque Bistern Manor estate, by kind permission of Hallam and Lal Mills

What does it take to be a backstepper? This handy course will give you all you need to know to be a safe pair of hands.

Our popular spider drive to Burley Outer Rails for cream tea and cakes!

What is Attelage? Guest speaker Rosemary Neale gives an introduction to the sport and what is required to take part.

Our opening meet of the year returns again to the welcoming Red Shoot pub in Linwood.

Annual show for the Hampshire Area of the BDS

Fun weekend for our adult members to practice new skills in a safe environment. This year we have an introduction to the type of events found in attelage.

The Coronation Drive will be held at Bisterne Manor, Ringwood by kind invitation of Hallam and Lal Mills.

Interval Drive at the Grange, Northington, Nr Alresford, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Ashburton

Training day on the basics of carriage driving and an open day at Hartland Carriages.