On one cerebral festive occasion in an Irish castle I was invited to join in an incomprehensible word-play game with two Oxford undergraduates, then in full command of their intellectual…
Rory Knight Bruce
Pub signs: a journey through history
There is more to pub signs than you might first think, says Rory Knight Bruce as he takes us on a tour of some of the most interesting around the…
The joy and exhilaration of a point-to-point
Be the picnic envy of your local point-to-point with The Field‘s guide on how to make the ultimate point-to-point picnic. THE JOY OF A POINT-TO-POINT Of all the scenes in…
What you need to know about hound puppy walking
There’s no better way to show commitment to your hunt than by puppy walking – and it’ll provide you with lasting memories, too
Hunting newcomers. An introduction to hunting
Newcomers’ weekends are not just a wonderful introduction to the sport for hunting newcomers, but they are also vital to safeguarding hunting’s future. The Masters of the Foxhounds Association are…
Clumber spaniel: the Bentley of gundogs
Clumber spaniels are not often seen on a shooting day. But when they are they make an impression. If you use your clumber spaniel to pick up make sure you…
Sealyham terrier: a real rat catcher
We want a sealyham terrier. Who doesn’t? These small, white ratters are full of pep. (You might also like to read: Teckels – the wirehaired dachshund is a sporting sausage…
Shooting 11 different species in one day. Can you best them?
An intrepid group of guns go maurauding on the Slebech estate, and bag 11 species in one day.
Hind hunting
Moorland hunting is wild and wonderful. The Devon and Somerset and Quantock staghounds have a long season and are still showing sport.
The King’s Troop RHA: a farewell visit
The King's Troop is leaving the barracks at St. John's Wood. Occupied since 1946 the King's Troop RHA are moving to the other side of London.