Aims of the society
The aim of the Society, which was formed in 1957, is to encourage and assist those interested in the driving of equine animals.
BDS Council
The administration of the Society is vested in the Council, who have authority to delegate functions and duties to such committees as it may designate.

for information about the BDS Council and committees

Judges Panel
information from the BDS Judges committee and the BDS Judges list

Access & Rights of Way
BDS Access & Rights of Way Representatives

BDS Trec

Diary of events and
Guidelines for organisers

Long Distance Driving

The BDS oversees organisation of long distance driving and awards for information & rules

Carriage Foundation

The BDS Carriage Foundation, formed in 1991, brings together like-minded people with a special interest in carriages and their history and works in close contact with The Transport Trust, a national charity for the Preservation of Britain's Transport Heritage.

Sanders Watney Trust

Registered Charity No 327023

The British Driving Society Charity to assist disabled people in the driving of horses, ponies and donkeys. If the trust is to continue to help in the purchase of carriages and harness for disabled drivers, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW !

Welfare in Animal (Transport) Order 2006
Welfare of Animals During Transport Regulations - Equine related case studies
INFORMATION and
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Horse Passports
Information,
Questions and Answers
Application forms

Duty of Care & Accident Prevention

As in all walks of life accidents will occasionally happen but many may be avoided by following the BDS guidelines.

Show Stewards & Commentators

Are you running a show and require experienced stewards and commentators ? Are you willing to offer your services to other shows ?