Born in Bega, Australia. Involved in equestrian sport since he was 8 years old.

At 16, Boyd won the Australian pairs championship. Aged 21 he left Australia for Britain to improve his riding and especially his carriage driving talent-with remarkable success.

Member Australian team World Championships singles in Ebbs ‘98. Trainer of the British pony team drivers for Saumur ‘99. Second in Pairs Top Driver Award 2001.

Together with Michael Freund (Germany) and Chester Weber (USA) he is a member of the Global Driving Team.