A rescue pony named George and a young boy named Theo Charnley have transitioned from dressage to driving, winning their first competition together at Chester Driving Trials. Theo and George have a strong partnership, with Theo realizing they work well together in both riding and driving. The idea to try driving came after seeing the World Cup driving at the London International Horse Show a couple of years ago.
Despite the initial plan to focus solely on driving once Theo outgrew George, they have continued to excel in both dressage and driving simultaneously. George quickly adapted to driving with practice and help from international driver Frank Campbell. The pair won their first driving competition, with George showcasing his skills in the dressage phase and excelling in the cones and obstacles sections. Additionally, Theo and George have continued to succeed in dressage competitions, securing their tickets to the British dressage NAF Five Star Winter Championships next month.