The Great Western Harness
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Epic Victory - 2008 national Driving ChampionshipsA programme about the 2008 National Carriage Driving Championships, produced by Cavewood Productions, is now available to buy on DVD.
A short sample clip can be seen on the following link - www.vimeo.com/2161785. DVD's of the programme are available now. Cost £20 inc VAT & Postage. Orders from 01430 425546 or email tim@cavewoodproductions.co.uk-------------------------------------------------
It is with great sadness I write to say that Peggy Pickwoad passed away at her home on November 24th. Her health had deteriorated considerably since she had a turn-over carriage accident some 18 months ago, but on recovery she still continued her driving, including outings with the BDS and our own little jaunts out together.
Throughout her life Peggy lived for her horses and ponies: she threw herself into driving when she decided, in her mid-seventies, that it was about time to give up hunting on her 16hh thoroughbred! She joined both the Great Western Harness Club and the Devon BDS and with her much-loved pony, Flikka, she became a stalwart participant and supporter of both. Driving trials were her greatest pleasure and she competed successfully for almost ten years, including completing Newnham on many occasions.
Peggy was a characterful, enthusiastic and determined person who lived life to the full, who had a wonderful sense of humour and who was much loved by her many friends. Her passing is very much the end of an era but she has enriched so many lives that one feels her spirit will live on.
Peggy: as a time-honoured whip, as my introduction to the driving world, as a kindred spirit and as a dear friend, I salute you.
Kate Fincham-Powell
The funeral will take place on Monday 8th December at 2.45pm at Exeter Crematorium. At Peggy’s request there is to be no mourning attire and no flowers. A retiring collection will be made in aid of Riding for the Disable
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New Tachograph Rules are now in force. Any vehicle or combination with a maximum gross weight over 7500 kg must use a tachograph (e.g. 7.5 t lorry plus any trailer). A guide to the rules is on the documents page. Remember that tachographs must be calibrated every six years, inspected every two years and be sealed accordingly to be legal. Drivers hours regulations apply when using a tachograph.
New WATO Rules. A guide to the legislation is on the documents page. The legislation only applies to animals used in connection with a business activity . A business needs to have an Animal Transport Authorisation Certificate from the State Veterinary Service and the individuals concerned the relevant competence tests.
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REDUCED TOLL CHARGES for horse boxes with living on Severn Bridge press release
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Guides to competing and back stepping can be found on the documents page