Austin, Gloria: - "Gloria Austin is a world-renowned horse enthusiast and founder of the Equine Heritage Institute, Inc. She is a carriage expert and an award-winning collector and restorer of the Carriage Association of America. She has driven over 17 different horse breeds and holds many championship titles across the globe, including the North American Four-In-Hand and Coaching Champion in Pleasure Driving in the U.S. Gloria's love for horses started at a young age and never stopped. Her passion for horses and the art of carriage driving drove her to create her not-for-profit organization, the Equine Heritage Institute, Inc. Her mission is to educate, celebrate, and preserve the history of the horse and its role in changing lives and shaping our civilizations worldwide. As an accomplished presenter and author, Gloria entertains audiences while teaching them about carriage driving and the history of the horse and its impact on society. To learn more about the Gloria Austin Collection visit www.gloriaaustin.com "We have had over 6000 years of history with the domesticated horse and only 100 years with the automobile. The quest of the Equine Heritage Institute is to tell the world of those 6000 years." - Gloria Austin"