The Dianas of the Chase are braced. This Sunday, 29 November 2015, sees the third running of the only side-saddle steeplechase in the world. Held at Ingarsby Old Hall in…
Alexandra Henton
December 2015
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ISSUE The Great Shots’ guns – a golden era; pick of the pack – what makes a Master’s horse? Field Trial hosts – why they do it; ‘ware…
13 Halloween pet costumes gone badly wrong
An unlucky 13 Halloween pet costumes that took a turn for the worse. As the end of October approaches funny things start to happen. Pumpkins proliferate in kitchens, lanterns are…
November 2015
Magical pheasant shoots – this season’s most covetable coverts; fieldsports’ deadly sins – can we forgive those who have trespassed? killer drinks for house parties – 12 dangerously delicious brews;…
SSIT Side-saddle Dash at Wincanton
The inaugural SSIT Side-saddle Dash, kindly sponsored by the Andy Stewart Charitable Foundation, is set to be an extraordinary spectacle. For the first time an on-course side-saddle race will be…
CLA cancels the Game Fair
The CLA Game Fair is no more. A statement released today by the CLA has announced that the planned event at Ragley Hall in 2016 has been cancelled. The show…
October 2015
Classic wild partridges – how top guns cope with coveys; once more into the breeks – the best shooting-party clothes, by day and night; hunting in Dorsetshire – the county…
Pot roast grouse with brandy, tarragon and wild mushrooms
Pot roast grouse is the only way to deal with a late season bird. Any older grouse or bird that you have dug out of the freezer should be cooked…
September 2015 issue
Golden days – how to shoot partridges in style; stag parties in the Highlands – where to stalk rutting beasts this season; the Spitfire’s deadly weapon – firepower and tactics…
Where to do a Macnab: the estates who can
Where to do a Macnab is a frequently asked question at Field Towers. Those who have read John Macnab or seen The Field’s Macnab Challenge want to know how to…