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 […]