Hometown: Morriston, Fla. Birthday: 10/22/1947 Sport/Disciplines: Combined Driving, Para-Equestrian

Bob Giles is a well-known driving horse trainer and clinician who has dedicated his life to the sport of combined driving. Giles was in combat during the Vietnam War, resulting in the loss of 90% of his hearing, a fused elbow, and only partial use of his right hand. As a combat-wounded Purple Heart recipient, Giles dedicates his driving to the memory of the 58,000+ men and women who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.

In 2014, Giles drove Solo as a member of the U.S. Driving Team at the FEI Para Driving World Championship, earning team bronze and individual silver. 

Recently, Giles and Drake won the 2023 Spring Fling CDE CAI2* Para division and the 2023 Live Oak International Intermediate Single Horse Para division.