This semi-regular feature of the blog usually appears on Fridays. But with tomorrow and Friday being holidays, we’ll count today (Wednesday) as “Friday” for this week and introduce you to this week’s participant in our “getting to know you” series … Gerry Glazier.

Where do you live?  Canada

How did you become interested in this sport/world?  My brother was the coachman for James Coson, of Beechdale Farm in Bird-in-Hand, PA

Do you come from a driving/horsy family?  My family had Clydesdales

If you have children, do they ride or drive?  My granddaughter rides

Are you a CAA member?  I’ve been a member for 20 years

If you drive: What was your first equine? What do you drive now?  My first horse was a Clydesdale and now I drive a Haflinger

Have you attempted a carriage restoration by yourself or do you leave that to others?  I leave that to others

What is the most interesting/far-flung place that your interest in driving has taken you?  The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace

Do you have a favorite horse-drawn vehicle (past or present)?  The Old Times coach owned by Harvey and Mary Waller of Massachusetts

What is your favorite carriage type, builder, era, etc.?  Brewster

Is there a particular era/time period/type of vehicle in history that you would enjoy traveling back to … and driving in?  The turn of the century

Do or did you ride or participate in other horse sports?  Haflinger classes at the fall fairs

What do you like best about driving/collecting as a hobby?  I enjoy meeting other CAA members

What spectator sports do you enjoy watching? Hockey

Who is your favorite team?  Columbus Blue Jackets

What kind of car do you drive?  I drive a Ford 150 pickup; my first car was 1957 Ford

What is your favorite food/cuisine?  Roast beef and mashed potatoes

What was the last movie you saw? What did you think of it?  White Christmas. I enjoyed it; the movie brought back memories

What is your favorite holiday?  Christmas is my favorite holiday because I enjoy the family time