Step back in time at CIAT Beamish
CIAT BEAMISH 18-19 JULY 2026 Report by Sarah Dance A visit to the Beamish Open Air Museum in County Durham means stepping back in time and entering another world. Beamish is the ‘other’ northern event in the British AIAT calendar and like Glamis in Scotland, it’s organised by the Lanni family. It also benefits […]
Glamis Castle- it takes a small Scottish village…
It takes a small Scottish Village… Report by Michael Rider – Carriage Association of America Pictures by Fiona Brims Photography The carriage-driving community came together in force to support the 10th Anniversary CIAT Glamis Attelage de Tradition held May 9–10, 2026. Attention to detail is often what separates a good organizing committee from a truly […]
When all things go Tickety Boo!
Abi Hutchinson takes part in the inaugural CIAT Tickety Boo, Florida. April 2026 Shropshire based Abi Hutchinson took advantage of a remarkable invitation by Paul Van Sickle to take part in the first CIAT in the USA at his Tickety Boo estate in Grandin, Florida. Abi is no novice when it comes to carriage driving […]
The Wellington Carriage Company
The Resurrection of the Wheel: Sixty Years of The Wellington Carriage Company By Lester Dagge AIAT Judge For over sixty years, the life of Philip Holder has been measured in the scent of steam-bent ash, the tack of fresh coach paint, and the steady rhythm of a wheelwright’s hammer. His journey into the world of […]
The Hand Collection
Hand-Picked History: The Unrivalled Carriage Collection of Russell and Pat Hand Report by AIAT Judge Lester Dagge A visit to Russell and Pat Hand’s equestrian centre near Shrewsbury is, quite simply, one of the most remarkable experiences a carriage driver can have. Tucked away from the frantic pace of modern life, this private sanctuary is […]