OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHIES - 2026

Eduardo Mira Cruz  (Associação Portuguesa de Atrelagem [Portuguese Carriage Driving Association] - International Guest Judge)
Terry Pickett (American Driving Society Registered "R" Pleasure Driving Judge)
Nicole Cable (American Driving Society Registered "R" Pleasure Driving Judge)
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Dr. James Thomas (American Driving Society Registered "R" Pleasure Driving Technical Delegate)

Dr. James Thomas began his involvement in equine competition in the 1990s. His driving career started in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with miniature horses. After relocating to Kansas, he expanded his involvement in the sport, driving a Morgan horse as well as Welsh ponies in both single and pair classes. Dr. Thomas has competed successfully in combined driving and pleasure shows throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Outside of the equestrian world, Dr. Thomas served for 30 years as an officer in the United States Army, followed by 14 years as an Army civilian. Now retired from military service, he continues to support the driving community as an official, course designer, and volunteer at numerous events.

Dr. Thomas is licensed by the American Driving Society as both a Pleasure Driving and Combined Driving Technical Delegate and has officiated at events across the United States and in Canada. He currently serves on the ADS Board of Directors and is Chair of the ADS Rulebook Committee.

Dr. Thomas and his wife, Gail, make their home in Ocala, Florida, where they drive Dartmoor ponies and VSEs for pleasure and competition. His current driving project is a pair of Dartmoor ponies.