Carriage driving, a cherished pastime of the British royal family from Prince Philip to Lady Louise Windsor, is a recreational sport that anyone can enjoy regardless of age or experience. Sara Howe, who runs a driving centre in Sevenoaks, England, highlights that carriage driving is often easier to learn than horseback riding because you remain seated in the carriage and don’t have to manage balance or rhythm. It offers a direct communication line between the driver and horse through the reins, requiring calmness and confidence, and can be picked up quickly with basic skills learned in just a few lessons.

The sport is accessible to all, building rapport with animals and boosting confidence, making it a positive and rewarding activity. Prince Philip famously took up carriage driving later in life after retiring from polo, continuing well into his 90s. The article encourages readers to overcome any initial nerves and try this royal-loved sport, emphasizing its relaxing and enjoyable nature.