Looking for a carriage driving blog? It was at Lexington Junior League when I first saw a Friesian. I stared wide eyed at the glamorous woman driving this stunning black beauty and told my mom, “Someday, that’s gonna be me.”

I bought Wendy as a yearling fifteen years ago and, when she was old enough, sent her off for a carriage training. Sadly I never got to drive her that summer (long story) and my harness sat unused in my garage for a decade but finally, finally, I’m about to make my driving dreams come true.

Here’s everything I purchased to drive her.

The Bridle

I ordered a custom driving bridle from Shelby Horse Supply and couldn’t love it more. Engraved with WATSON at the poll, the hand-stitched leather is as high quality as I’ve ever seen. I opted for black leather with silver furnishings for Wendy, since she’s black.

It looks so fetching on her and fits her perfectly! I couldn’t believe how quickly Shelby Horse Supply got this to me either. I think it was delivered one week after I ordered it!

The Blinkers

She also has custom blinkers from Appointments USA with The Rose Table logo. I went with all black blinkers with charcoal piping that really let the logo pop. What a thrill to see my logo used in this way!

The Cart

Of course you already know about my cart, an easy-entry two-wheeled exercise cart from Carolina Carriage Superstore, the first of what I hope someday will be my vast carriage collection. It has pneumatic tires for all-terrain driving, which means it positively flies out in the field. You can read more about my cart here.

I don’t know about you but I’m getting pretty excited to drive her. The Rose Table will truly never be the same! I hope you loved this carriage driving blog as much as I did.

Update: Watch my drive Wendy at my Bridgerton party!