Late 20th Century Driving

David E Saunders and HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh

Carriage Driving's friend, historian and former royal coachman, David E Saunders [http://www.davidesaunders.com] has shared this lovely video of Prince Phillip and Sandringham Horse Trials from 1983.  In it, the Duke of Edinburgh guides the viewer through the steps of driving with an excellent demo on rein handling of a four in hand.  The rest of the footage follows the Prince, Karen Bassett [http://www.karenbassett.co.uk], and Andy Mills through the driving trial.

Part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TRx502JW1k&feature=relmfu

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhA0XB9R64A

Part 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mo32FE0zbKQ

The moral of the story is to be found in how much has changed from last century to now: style of vehicles, design of driving events, speed through obstacles and what has remain unchanged: passion for the sport, the traditions of driving itself and the spirit of competition.

It is my ardent hope that 30 years hence, we will find the sport of carriage driving thriving in the 21st Century through innovation infused tradition with the propagation of fine deportment as evidenced by the modern sport's patron, Prince Phillip.

Kind Regards,
Michelle Blackler
www.hossbiz.com