An enviable mix of breeding and attitude makes the Irish hunter the perfect companion for a day across the most challenging country, says Sarah Kate Byrne
Country House
Guinea fowl: the best country house bird?
Meet the bane of fox, postman and unwanted visitor. When it comes to country-house security, guinea fowl are the new birds on the block, says Netia Walker
Sporting Diana Lydia Cope: ‘I never want to leave a day’s hunting before the end’
A stalwart of the Pytchley and accomplished team chaser, Lydia Cope leads an equestrian life to the full – with nothing keeping her from the saddle
The rise (and rise) of the fox-red labrador
Once shunned in favour of the ubiquitous black, the fox-red labrador is now becoming increasingly popular, as Giles Catchpole relates
Why swifts are a true delight of summer (and what we need to do to protect them)
A sky filled with shrieking, swooping swifts is one of the true delights of summer. But it is one we need to work hard to protect, says David Tomlinson
How sporting artist Elie Lambert captures the beauty of the horse with vibrant colours
If ever there was a time to love life, now is it, says Janet Menzies – and the art of Elie Lambert is the ideal backdrop to this celebration
The Household Cavalry: perfect on parade after a strange year
There may not be the usual Trooping the Colour this year, but a new crop of horses is keeping the Household Cavalry as busy as ever, says Eleanor Doughty
Why are nightingales disappearing from the British countryside?
Its song has inspired poets, musicians and romantics, but the sound of this woodland bird is disappearing from the British countryside. David Tomlinson finds out why
Sporting artist Chris Sharp on ugly fish and the dangers of his favourite river
Sporting artist Chris Sharp brings his salmon to life using layers of glaze and colour – as well as an understanding of their environment, as he explains to Janet Menzies
Cranes: Britain enjoying the crane attraction
Cranes have returned to England, despite centuries of decline. David Tomlinson looks at this remarkable conservation success. For more on inspiring conservation projects and the unsung heroes behind them, read…