Before I leave the Cotswold home of the eventer Harry Meade, he dashes up the stairs, three at a time, and returns clutching a vintage Pony Club manual. Inside are…
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The best backgammon sets chosen by The Field
There is something timeless about backgammon; it must rank as the most elegant of boardgames while its ability to entertain everyone from teenagers onwards remains legendary. Beautifully made examples make…
Agria: insuring animals since 1890
We understand that for many, especially the owners of gundogs, dogs are not just pets and family members but working partners who need to be in tip-top condition throughout the…
What to drink this winter
The best winter drinks for when there is a chill in the air
October 2025
The October issue of The Field sees the season get underway with a bang with high days on the hill. It is brimming with carefully curated, exclusive content, the very best sporting…
Manor & Co .22 revolving carbine
The test gun is a bespoke Manor & Co .22 revolving carbine – a most unusual (but repeatable) custom creation. It is built on a centrefire-sized frame with interchangeable .22…
Smoked trout with lime, coriander, chilli and grapefruit
When entertaining over a couple of days it is a good idea to keep some of your feast relatively light. This recipe is inspired by ceviche, a Latin American dish…
Shooting suits: how to make sure you look the part
The old Duke of Beaufort once said that the person correctly dressed out in the field is the one nobody notices. When Master wrote those words he was talking about…
The best gun slips
When you have a good gun slip in your possession you hardly notice the potential flaws a bad slip can cause you. Aching shoulders, weak leather or worst of all…
How to store apples correctly
September marks the start of the new British apple season and knowing how to store apples correctly is useful if you’ve had a particuarly bountiful harvest from your apple tree.…