Fresh from The Field
Sporting Wagers: King George VI Chase
Ahead of the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, bookmaker Fitzdares…
Campbell’s of Beauly: country tailors and outfitters
Step through the doors of Campbell’s of Beauly in the classic Scottish town of Beauly,…
The Field’s guide to shotgun barrels
Don’t be distracted by the decoration – when choosing a new shotgun, barrel construction should…
Porridge: the perfect fuel for a day in the field
Fuelling the stars of Formula 1 as well as Fielders, there’s more to porridge than…
Shooting
How to hold your gun safely
No one enjoys staring down the barrels of a gun, so adopt best practice when…
If it’s not a labrador, what makes the perfect family gundog?
David Tomlinson risks offending loyal labrador enthusiasts by suggesting some alternative breeds that make the…
How to choose the best gundog for partridges
For wild greys and redlegs, you need a worker that’s keen, thorough and won’t mind…
Sporting Diana Sarah Henderson on the magic of growing up on her father’s racing yard
Sarah Henderson, the daughter of six-times National Hunt champion trainer Nicky Henderson has riding and…
Food & Drink
When only a beer will do to quench your thirst
Yes, yes, this is a wine column but, as Jonathan Ray explains, sometimes only a…
Go behind the scenes in the Prince of Wales’s private orchard at Highgrove
HRH The Prince of Wales’s private orchard offers sanctuary to many heirloom fruit trees –…
Why we’re all hankering after mackerel fishing this summer
Whether caught from boat, beach or pier with a simple lure, these pelagic beauties are…
The best sauces to serve with trout this summer
Don't compromise on the flavour or vibrancy of your food during the summer months as…
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Clothing & kit
My favourite bit of kit: Sir Johnny Scott chooses his thumbstick
It may lack aesthetic beauty and the natural elegance of a true hazel thumbstick, but…
The top ten best gumboots
Quintessentially British and remarkably useful, gumboots are essential kit in the field. From smart Le…
Art & antiques
Sporting artist Francesca Sanders on the power of landscapes
How Red Rum launched sculptor Philip Blacker’s career
How sporting artist Elie Lambert captures the beauty of the horse with vibrant colours
