Has hedge hopping been fun but lacking a certain edge? Are you not quite feeling sick with fear before a day’s hunting? Then why not dial it up a notch…
Hunting
The best hunting horse. Are they bred or made?
Face of a Duchess with the bottom of a cook used to be the recipe for the perfect hunter. Does the old maxim still hold true today when finding the…
Evening wear. How will you cut your dash?
Evening wear can be subtle and understated, or peacock proud. Which will it be for the hunt ball?
War horse Warrior is awarded postumus PDSA Dickin Medal, this extract tells his story
The story of my horse Warrior will show that not only did his vivid personality help me to gain the confidence of thousands of brave men, when without him I…
World Land Trust conservation debate in London: 2 September 2014
Take your chance to debate the impact of country sports on the countryside. The World Land Trust (WLT) will hold its second public meeting with conservationists including Chris Packham, Bill Oddie,…
Hound Judging
On the straightest of legs and the roundest of feet,/With ribs like a frigate his timbers to meet,/With a fashion and fling and a form so complete,/That to see him dance…
The RS Surtees Society Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of his Death
Among the library of sporting publications bequeathed to me by my father is a complete set of Robert Smith Surtees’ fictional works: Jorrocks’ Jaunts and Jollities; Handley Cross; Hillingdon Hall;…
Belvoir Hunt Kennels Open Day 1st June
The grounds of Belvoir Castle in Lincolnshire and the Belvoir Hunt kennels are welcoming visitors for a family open day on Saturday 1st June 2014. Activities include carriage driving, tug…
How, what, when and where of hunting
With answers to newcomer’s questions and sensible advice that seasoned hunters can pass on, pick up the Countryside Alliance’s new leaflet this weekend while you’re enjoying the stands and eventing…
The 2014 Quorn Hunt point-to-point at Garthorpe
On Sunday 27th April the inimitable Garthorpe racecourse near Melton Mowbray plays host to the Quorn Hunt, for the annual Quorn point-to-point. Racing starts at 1pm, and there are a…