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
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