Sports Driving Unlimited

About Us

We believe this charity is unique in its approach, blending the exhilaration, excitement and adrenalin rush of sports carriage driving with the expertise of developing individual confidence, motivation and achievement.  The result being that people of all ages, who are disadvantaged, have mental or physical disabilities or are terminally ill, gain the personal confidence and skills to succeed with all of life’s challenges.  

A Board of Trustees has been formed of people from a variety of backgrounds, all of whom have an interest in equestrian sports driving.  Each trustee brings specific skills and experience to the team.  David Broome, twice Olympic medal winner and consecutive European and world champion, has agreed to be Patron of Sports Driving Unlimited. 

We have a team of proactive individuals who feel passionately about the benefits the sport can provide and are willing to put time and effort into establishing this charity so it can make valuable contribution to the wellbeing of disadvantaged, disabled and terminally ill children and adults.

Members of a disabled group taking part in a musical drive

Currently there is no organisation that specialises in providing sports driving to disadvantaged or terminally ill individuals. Through active involvement participants will personally benefit from an overwhelming increase in self esteem, confidence, motivation and achievement; all vital in helping them cope with the challenges of everyday life. 

It is widely documented that involvement with ponies has huge therapeutic powers in building relationships/friendships and strong personal bonds with everyone concerned.  These opportunities will enable each participant to be involved in sports driving to any and all levels whether for fun, as a hobby or more seriously in sports driving competitions.