Sarah Henderson, the daughter of six-times National Hunt champion trainer Nicky Henderson has riding and the countryside in her blood
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When is the best time to buy a gundog puppy?
So what’s the best time to buy a gundog puppy? A friend with a nine-year-old labrador recently asked me this question. I said he should consider getting one immediately. Hopefully…
Pigeon shooting: top ten tips for decoying
Use these top ten wheezes from Eric Prior to secure a bigger bag, and save time and money
Bitch or dog: which is best?
Bitch or dog is a question all dog owners must face. But is it all just down to personal preference? Bitch or dog Sex. It’s a subject no one looking…
Denys Finch Hatton
On the morning of 14 May 1931 a yellow Gipsy Moth biplane took off from the little dirt airstrip at the foot of Mbolo Hill near Voi, on the edge…
How can you encourage little owls to nest?
A reader writes: “Last year we were lucky enough to have little owls nesting in our barn. Do they return to the same place each year and is there anything…
The rules of being a modern pigeon Shot
A few simple rules for the modern pigeon Shot: Reconnaissance is still vital Learn to be flexible with your decoys and pattern Don’t be afraid to experiment if the…
Bored or gauged shotgun? What’s the difference?
Wise words from The Field miscellany.
Relatively deer-proof plants
My house sits in the middle of a farm surrounded by forestry. We love to see the wildlife in our garden but are unable to have flower beds as the…
High sheriffs: who are they and what do they do?
The average Englishman is aware of only two sheriffs, the Wild West sort who wore a silver badge with “Sheriff” written on it and the Sheriff of Nottingham. For most…