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Readyfield Ladies Naked charity calendar 2015

  • February 17, 2015

The Readyfield Ladies naked charity calendar 2015 was put together in memory of equestrian Caroline Harvey. Caroline died after a hunting accident in March 2014, and her fellow Dianas decided…

Ratting with terriers. Patterdale.

  • February 11, 2015

Ratting with terriers gives rise to the obvious question. Which breed of terrier makes the best ratter. The debate is like huntsmen discussing the merits of modern English foxhounds, Old…

The Field's Macnab Challenge 2014 was sponsored for the first time by Glenfarclas Whisky, Hine Cognac and Champagne Pol Roger.

  • February 9, 2015

The Macnab Challenge 2014 was the best to date. With new sponsorship on board the Macnab Challenge was held for the first time in association with Glenfarclas Whisky, Hine Cognac…

Luxury dress slippers. My Slippers spice velvet with fox's heads are a hit with the hunting crowd.

  • February 3, 2015

Luxury dress slippers have several guises and multiple personalities. From summer staple in fashionable linen to state occasions in full patent shine, it can hold its own amid the Oxfords,…

Elephant and Anthill by David Shepherd CBE

  • February 2, 2015

David Shepherd leaves a trail. If, on your next African safari, you stumble across a succession of anthills topped with sunglasses, tread carefully: you are on the trail of the…

How to drive in snow. Ice driving

  • January 30, 2015

Ice driving requires the same skill set, just tailored slightly differently, whether you are negotiating a dicey commuter run, or ice driving hell for leather on specially crafted ice race…

Fabbri Italian gunmakers. Fabbri shotgun

  • January 29, 2015

Fabbri, Italian gunmakers, were the subject of a whispered heresy from one of gunmaking’s heaven born: the Blessed Trinity – Purdey, Holland & Holland and Boss – no longer made…