The Gayla Driving Center, a dream of Gail Austin Ellman, invites you to experience the joy of carriage driving and Kentucky hospitality at its best. Nestled in the heart of the bluegrass, in the middle of horse country, lies a carriage driving crown jewel. The Gayla Driving Center family would love to introduce you to the pace of yesterday's world, learning the art of carriage driving. We pride ourselves in attaining the highest level of training and instruction. Safety and confidence are of the utmost importance. Our daily use of Pacific Carriages and other equipment are of the best quality. Whether a beginner, driving exclusively for pleasure, or an experienced competitor, everyone is welcome at our facilities.

Our gently rolling 560 acre farm includes a 100' by 200' indoor arena with viewing area, perfect for year round lessons and training. A unique feature of the farm is the converted tobacco barn which is our main stable with 12 spacious box stalls, a beautifully appointed tack room, 4 traditional standing stalls, and two grooming stations. Our oversized indoor wash area is heated for those chilly, wintry Kentucky days. Our main office houses a full kitchen for cold or hot drinks after a workout, and is a short walk from the main stable and the indoor arena. On the 560 acre farm home of the Gayla Bluegrass Combined Driving Event we utilize both lower and upper level Dressage Rings and a cross country course with obstacles. For continuing fun and education we keep up an Orbit Cones course as well as many miles of scenic, mowed trails. The Gayla Driving Center is also a sponsor and the National Headquarters for the United States Driving for the Disabled.