Meynell studied the breeding of hounds like a science

Hugo Meynell The Father Of Modern Foxhunting

Dig into the history of hunting and one of the names most commonly unearthed is that of Hugo Meynell, widely regarded as the father of modern foxhunting. Deciphering the tale…

Point to point fixtures April 2023

Point-to-Point Fixtures: April 2023

All the point-to-point fixtures for April 2023 in one place for you to plan and prepare for an enjoyable day out in the countryside. POINT-TO-POINT FIXTURES IN APRIL 2023 Friday…

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Point-to-Point Fixtures: March 2023

All the point-to-point fixtures for March 2023 in one place for you to plan and prepare for an enjoyable day out in the countryside. POINT TO POINT FIXTURES IN MARCH…

A selection of whip handles

As smart as a whip

Haunting the boot rooms of many a house across the country is the hunting whip. They are found above doors, in stick racks and haphazardly strewn across benches, ready for…

Carols by candlelight

Kick on, King Wenceslas

Where would Christmas be without hunting? Bing Crosby dreamt of a white Christmas with every Christmas card he wrote. When that card shows the traditional scene of the hunt on…

Sport horse stallion Cos Me Black

Hunting Stallions

Think of a decent hunter and your mind most likely goes to a three-quarter-bred Irish type with enough bone to stand up to work and that’s sporty enough to get…