When Alice Plunkett was given a day riding out for trainer Roddy Armytage for her 16th birthday, she turned up at his Berkshire yard dressed in her hunting gear complete…
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Pot-roast Mediterranean partridge with aubergine, olives, tomato, basil and feta
A whole partridge is not only a magnificent sight but also makes a perfect portion size for one. This recipe has plenty of delightful, punchy Mediterranean flavours that celebrate the…
Partridge and courgette salad with basil and goat’s cheese dressing
This recipe for partridge and courgette salad makes an elegant starter that has plenty of flavour. It is a wonderful way to showcase the tender first partridges of the season.…
Ready for the first day in the field
September is one of the great turning points in the shooting calendar. The first days of the season bring with them a familiar sense of anticipation. Guns are checked, coats…
Best shooting gilets: overs or unders
Shooting gilets have become a staple of any countryman or woman’s wardrobe. They are versatile, hardwearing, easy to wash and a garment hard to do without. They are ideal wear…
October issue
The season is underway and the October issue of The Field celebrates in style with a cornucopia of sport and the very best kit to ensure you get the most…
Simple pheasant, leek and cider pie
Simple pheasant, leek and cider pie Ingredients Base 320g ready-rolled shortcrust pastry Filling 4 pheasant breasts, sinew removed and cut into large bitesized pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 400g leeks,…
Caesar Guerini Magnus Deluxe
With the game season fully upon us and in a world where so many things, including shooting and new guns, can become prohibitively expensive, I sought out a gun this…
What to wear shooting: dress code and some must-have essentials
Country wear, shooting kit, shoes, boots and ladies sporting kit ... all with The Field's seal of approval
Dumbleton Hall: a retreat in the Cotswolds
Good for: Dog friendly Racing at Cheltenham House-party charm After three jolly but exhausting days at The Game Fair there is little one wants to do less than motor home…