News and events

News from Zilco: Driving a heavy horse

01 April 2021

Horses have been domesticated for thousands of years. Throughout the centuries, horses have been used for pulling carts, hauling heavy loads, for ploughing fields and for pulling barges along the canals. Their muscular backs and powerful hindquarters made the heavy horses perfect for such duties and to cope with the awful conditions of the paths and roads.

See what you're missing in our April/May issue

29 March 2021

​In this bumper issue we showcase all the winners and finalists of the 2020 Carriage Driving awards, celebrating outstanding achievement across the driving disciplines.

BEVA urges owners to take every precaution to prevent EHV

29 March 2021

Following the outbreak of neurological Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) in Spain earlier this month, BEVA is urging horse owners, particularly returning competitors, to do all they can to prevent the spread of this fatal disease.

Training: British Carriagedriving drives ahead online

29 March 2021

The first annual clinic to be held online was well attended with a healthy interest from almost 90 participants including five guests from the USA.

Protect and maintain hoof quality

23 March 2021

Over recent months, trying to avoid the prolonged wet and muddy conditions either in the field or out driving has been almost impossible. J. Frank Gravlee and Scott Gravlee, Equine Nutrition Consultants from Life Data Labs, Inc, look at the various issues that can arise and how best to prevent them.

Fantastic response to the Carriage Driving Awards 2020

22 March 2021

The Carriage Driving Awards 2020 took place on March 14 2020. Here's what the people who watched had to say:

Watch the Carriage Driving Awards 2020

12 March 2021

The Carriage Driving Awards 2020 is taking place online at 7pm on Sunday March 14.

Throwback to the British Carriage Driving National Championships 2018…

25 February 2021

Here is a video of George Bowman negotiating the Zilco obstacle with his magnificent team of horses. Following the recent announcement from the UK Prime Minister regarding outdoor sports, the Zilco team can’t wait until carriage driving competitions can return!

Don't miss the Carriage Driving Awards 2020

25 February 2021

The Carriage Driving Awards 2020 will be taking place next month at 19:00 GMT on 14th March 2021. Our virtual event will celebrate the superstars of carriage driving so make sure you tune in and get in the party mood!