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Carriage Pleasure Driving

Since prior to the Industrial Revolution the horse and buggy represented the primary mode for both public and private transportation, it is no surprise that driving has established itself as one of the oldest and most popular disciplines within competitive equestrian sport. Carriage pleasure driving classes pay tribute to this heritage, and the vehicles used in competition are either actual antique or replica carriages of the day. Classes may be divided by type of hitch: single, pair, tandem, unicorn, or four-in-hand, and can be further categorized by the criteria with which they are judged.

Although overall performance is evaluated in every class, the driver’s skill and ability take priority in reinsmanship. Conversely, in a working class the performance of the horse or horses is most important. A turnout class is primarily evaluated based in the appropriateness and quality of the vehicle, harness, and driver appointments. Additionally, there are obstacle classes which test the driver’s ability to negotiate a series of cones set in a particular pattern and order, with speed and accuracy becoming the determining factor. Marathons may also be included at driving competitions along with driven dressage.

Contact
Lexie Stovel

[email protected]
859-225-2042
 

 

 

Forms and Publications

CPD Declaration Form

Form to register for eligibility of Carriage Pleasure Driving Horse Of The Year (HOTY) awards

CPD Driven Dressage - Intermediate Level Test Patterns

The drawn patterns for the Intermediate Level tests can be found here. USEF extends a great thank you to the USEF Carriage Pleasure Driving Committee and to Vici Surr for their work and dedication to the creation of these drawn patterns.

CPD Driven Dressage - Intermediate Test Scorecard (Legal Size Paper)

The judge's cards for the Driven Dressage Intermediate Tests in legal size format.

CPD Driven Dressage - Intermediate Test Scorecard (Standard Size Paper)

The judge's cards for the Driven Dressage Intermediate Tests.

CPD Driven Dressage - Preliminary Level Test Patterns

The drawn patterns for the Preliminary Level tests can be found here. USEF extends a great thank you to the USEF Carriage Pleasure Driving Committee and to Vici Surr for their work and dedication to the creation of these drawn patterns.

CPD Driven Dressage - Preliminary Test Scorecard (Legal Size Paper)

The judge's cards for the Driven Dressage Preliminary Tests in legal size format.

CPD Driven Dressage - Preliminary Test Scorecard (Standard Size Paper)

The judge's cards for the Driven Dressage Preliminary Tests.

CPD Driven Dressage - Training Level Test Patterns

The drawn patterns for the Training Level tests can be found here. USEF extends a great thank you to the USEF Carriage Pleasure Driving Committee and to Vici Surr for their work and dedication to the creation of these drawn patterns.

CPD Driven Dressage - Training Test Scorecard

The judge's cards for the Driven Dressage Training Tests.

CPD Driven Dressage - Test Timing Chart

The CPD Driven Dressage Tests Timing Chart is an aid which provides average times each Driven Dressage test takes.