The Quorn hunt gate jumping competition returns for the third year on Friday 27th March 2015 at 6.30pm at Vale View Equestrain Centre, Leicestershire. The season has finished, so now…
Hunting
Hunt Rides. Do you have the gumption to give it a go?
Hunt rides are the last bastion of the old-fashioned point-to-point: man and horse crossing country in its purest form. You race with your heart and your head, riding intelligently and…
The Pau Hunt. Hunting in France the Leicestershire way
The Pau Hunt in France offers a warm welcome to the English hunting contingent. The Pau Hunt started 200 years ago as the Duke of Wellington’s armies swept through south-western…
Best hunting. Is it over hedge or moor?
Best hunting country – is it over hedge or moor? Whichever holds firm in your hunting heart, ensure you are on the best hunting horse and take our advice on…
Are you funding the antis this Christmas?
The rural community has serious financial clout. Make sure you are not inadvertantly backing the opposition and the antis
Melton Hunt Ride 2014
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…
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…