We’re lucky to have a wealth of talented drivers who are prepared to give training, both at training events and on a private basis. Some are based in Scotland and others are willing to travel here to give training. Here’s more information about them, along with the contact details you need.
Please note that the SCDA does not endorse the services of any particular trainer – each of our members should choose the trainer that best meets their needs. Third party liability insurance cover is provided at all training events organised by the club or by other BC Affiliated groups such as GB Pod Training. For the current list of training events, please click on this link.
Yvonne Anderson
email: yeaanderson@aol.com
UKCC Level 2
Started driving in late 80’s – Shire horses, both single and pair, for McMullan’s brewery doing pub openings, weddings and county shows.
Started driving horse driving trials in the early 2000’s with Single pony in Novice and Open classes. Driven at BC National Championships.
I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1998, working in practices all over the country. I taught veterinary nursing at the Dick Vet school. I really enjoy teaching, sharing driving experiences, seeing people learn and improve, and most of all, having fun.
Levels of teaching: Beginner, Novice and Intermediate.
Roger Campbell
Roger began carriage driving in the British Young Drivers programme, becoming British National Champion at every single-pony level before progressing to multiple horse classes. In 2019, he won at the Royal Windsor Horse Show and was named FEI Top Driver of the Year with his Welsh Section A pony team. Internationally, he secured an FEI Silver Medal driving a pony pair at the World Championships in Haras du Pin, France. Then in 2025 he was part of the Silver Medal wining Team GB with Horse Pairs. The first Horse Pair medal in 28-years – he therefore possesses the expertise to coach drivers at all levels and across all types of turnout.
A combination of Flatwork, Cones and Obstacles are usually available.
Jan de Boer
Jan de Boer is a Dutch international carriage driver with an outstanding record, including Pony Team World Champion titles and wins at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Renowned for his positive and enthusiastic approach, he is a highly respected trainer, passionate about helping combinations achieve their individual goals, from confident pleasure driving to international competition.
Jan has been delivering clinics in Scotland since 2016 in partnership with the Scottish Carriage Driving Association (SCDA), returning regularly to support and develop drivers. He therefore possesses the expertise to coach drivers at all levels and across all types of turnout.
Julia Gourlay
Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Tel: 07789 094021
email: nethertulloch@hotmail.co.uk
LHHI, BHSI and UKCC4.
I enjoy working with clients to improve their horse’s way of going – through driven work, long reining, lunging or riding.
Jane Isaac
Scottish Borders
Tel. 07990 612781
email: janeisaac@outlook.com
UKCC Level 2 (RDA) driving coach and UKCC coach educator.
RDA Senior coach, Equine Care tutor, North Highland College.
Carol Lumsden
Seacliff Stables, North Berwick, East Lothian
Tel. 07585 002781
email: seacliffstables@gmail.com
UKCC Level 2 (driving) and FEI 3* driver.
Over 30 years competing at National level (tandem and singles) and coaching at all levels. We have a variety of turnouts to suit all drivers which can be used for instruction or leisure drives around our family estate. We have stabling facilities available if you wish to bring your own horses. Accommodation is also available so that you can make the most of our beautiful countryside.
Bex March
Seacliff Stables, North Berwick, East Lothian
Tel. 07795 180789
email: seacliffstables@gmail.com
UKCC Level 2 (Driving) and FEI 3*Driver
Enjoys coaching all levels of drivers and equines to work towards their individual goals- whether that is leisure driving or competing. We have a large grass arena, cones and permanent obstacles.
Sanchia May
Aberdeen
Tel. 07963 836968
email: sanchiamay@me.com
BC list 2 Judge, FEI 2* Pair driver, National Champion Tandem 2022
Over 30 years competition experience in single, tandem and pair
Turnout may be available for lessons single, tandem or pair or can
travel to client’s premises to teach with their own turnout.
Zilco and Ideal harness retailer
Gillian McKnight
Carrbridge Carriage Driving, Clurry Croft
Dulnain Bridge, Grantown-on-Spey
Tel: 07533 753414
email: carrbridgecarriagedriving@gmail.com
website: www.carrbridgecarriagedriving.com
UKCC Level 2 Carriage Driving Coach, Carriage Driving UK Approved Coach, BDS Road Driving Safety, BHS Stage 2 Horse Care and Knowledge, First Aid, Safeguarding Certificate.
Disclosure checked for coaching and working with children and vulnerable people.
My main areas of coaching are: teaching beginners and novice drivers in the traditional English Coaching Style of rein handling and two-handed rein handling methods, novice dressage, cone and obstacle driving.
Available for lessons and 3-5 day Carriage Driving Courses, Picnic, Special Occasion and Fun Drives
Patsy Muir-Simpson
Kippen, Stirling
Tel: 07799 106118
email: patsyms@gmail.com
UKCC Level 2 (driving), RDA coach. BDS 1 and 2.
Drivers with disabilities – all standards.
Lee Valantine
Carluke, South Lanarkshire
Tel: 07823 331126
email: Valantinelee@gmail.com
Lee is a Level 2 Carriage Driving Coach and BHSAI, specialising in
working with children, young people and those who like a personal, fun
and friendly 121 approach. She previously ran a BHS Approved Riding
School and delivered BHS Changing Lives Through Horses and is keen to
share her love of carriage driving with others.
GB POD Training
email: julie@gbpodtraininggroup.co.uk
GB POD Training Group offers comprehensive Grassroots to Advanced support for all willing Drivers and Riders in Scotland. Training is based on a Classical System and guidance is offered at a wonderful base in Biggar, on a monthly basis, with wonderful opportunities to gain experience on Advanced Schoolmaster horses and ponies. Your development and enjoyment of this wonderful sport is our prime endeavour.