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‘His presence was an enormous help’: farewell to ‘well-liked’ countryman
Jeffrey Thomas Hall died on 27 December, aged 83. He grew up in Leicestershire and served an apprenticeship for a firm but did not join the company, becoming involved in hunting professionally instead....
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‘I wore it to look good’: rider fractures skull when hat comes off in road fall
A rider whose hat fell off before his head hit the road has urged others to wear safety helmets with appropriate fastenings – after he fractured his skull and spent 10 days in hospital. Neville Woodes...
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‘One of life’s true gentlemen’: farewell to much-loved sportsman
James' christening.James Knight, the former master and chairman of the Belvoir has died aged 73. James’s route to the hunting field was inevitable; his parents, uncle and Belvoir joint-masters and...
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Small but mighty: tiny rider and 27-year-old pony tackle bank and ditch in style
This tiny but indomitable combination is Annabelle Hague and Timmy, tackling a hefty bank and ditch in style, while out with the Cross Country Chasers on 18 February. The 11-year-old rider and...
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Rural community urged to act as Labour pledges full hunting ban
The Field during the meet of the Duke of Beafort's Hunt in the village of Hawkesbury Upton in Gloucestershire in the UK, on the 3rd November 2020Calls have been made for the rural community to “take...
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‘Loved by all’: farewell to a towering figure of horse world
Captain Ian Farquhar, one of the towering figures of the modern hunting world, has died aged 78. Capt Farquhar, known by many in the hunting world as simply “Captain”, was master of the Duke of...
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Farewell to a ‘beautiful yet bold horseman’ aged 85
By Martin Scott Sidney Bailey, one of the best professional huntsmen since World War II, has died, aged 85. He started hunting with the Heythrop where his father Tom was the long-serving kennelman of...
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Hunting calls for review of the law as general election approaches
The Field during the Radnor and West Hereford Hunt's meet at Kington near Leominster on the Welsh Boards in the UK, on the 23rd February 2024The British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) is calling for a...
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‘His monochrome photographs grace the houses of many’: farewell to legendary...
Jim MeadsJim Meads, the hunting photographer extraordinaire has died, aged 93. For anyone to be called “a legend in their own lifetime” is seldom appropriate, but in Jim’s case, it is genuinely...
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Your vote counts: crucial equestrian issues for general election candidates
2JDRN6X A person on a horse passes the polling station at Uffculme Village Hall, Uffculme, as votes are cast in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election, which was triggered by the resignation of MP Neil...
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Farewell to hunt master and D Day veteran who walked 230 miles aged 97
Former master of the Wilton and D-Day veteran Paul Butler has died at the age of 97. Paul, who was born in Kingston-upon-Thames, later moved with his wife Christine to the New Forest and first started...
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12 things you absolutely must know before heading to a hunt ball
Opening meets are upon us – and that means we are heading into hunt ball season as well. Here are our hunting editor’s dos and don’ts to help you get through your hunt’s biggest annual party without...
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‘His inner showman came out’: reigning HOYS heavy horse champion spotted...
The reigning Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) ridden heavy horse of the year Cotebrook Sgurr Alasdair has proved he’s no one trick pony after he was spotted out on the hunting field just a few weeks after...
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What’s in your hip flask this winter? Try these if you dare...
Offering your hip flask around is the perfect ice-breaker on the trail hunting field. And who doesn’t get braver after a swig of booze on an empty stomach? But what’s the perfect tipple? I have to...
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‘Better than we could have hoped for’: former top racehorse takes to new...
Lostintranslation and Roddy Stanning en-route to winning the 2023 Yeomanry Ride. Four years to the day after he won the Grade One Betfair Chase at Haydock, Lostintranslation scored his first victory in...
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9 ways to impress on the hunting field
If you’re keen to show willing and impress on the trail hunting field, take a look at these useful tips...1. You have far more of a chance of being helpful if you pay attention to what is going on...
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Trail-hunting demo days receive ‘excellent response’, with more planned
*** FREE FOR EDITORIAL USE *** A trail hunt in Leicestershire with the South Notts Hunt and the Fernie Hunt, 8 December 2023.Three trail-hunting demonstration days have been open to both opponents and...
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Tens of thousands turn out to support trail-hunting at festive meets
Tens of thousands of people turned out to support hunting over the festive period, and thousands backed a new campaign to oppose restrictions on trail-hunting. Huge crowds were reported across the...
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‘An adventurous, brave horseman’: farewell to much-loved countryman who...
Michael Roberts, the countryman, prolific team chaser and former hunt master died on 8 December following an accident, aged 80. He started life as a salesman for Guest Keen and Nettlefold, and...
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‘She pinches our horses!’ No fear for tiny gate-jumping rider
A tiny rider whose pony had done enough for the day but who wanted to jump a five-bar gate thought nothing of “pinching” her mother’s horse to have a go. Ella James Winn, who has been riding since she...
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8 ways to avoid looking flustered on your first day autumn hunting
Somehow, no matter how many months there are between the last day’s trail hunting in the spring to the start of autumn hunting, the new season still manages to quietly creep up on us and we never seem...
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Thinking about trying autumn trail hunting? Check out 10 helpful tips for...
If you’ve been considering introducing your horse to the enjoyment of riding in a group across the beautiful British countryside with your local hounds, then what do you need to know before you go?...
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Farewell to landowner and supporter of equestrian community
Michael Benjamin Holloway, the landowner, farmer and lifelong supporter of the Seavington Hunt passed away peacefully on 11 July, aged 95. Mike attended the Crewkerne Grammar School, Somerset, and at...
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A stewards’ enquiry, a human athlete and enthusiastic puppies star at hound...
A stewards’ enquiry, runners taking their own line – led over fences by a human athlete – and much Prosecco featured on the Cheshire Hunt’s hound racing afternoon. Crowds gathered at the Cheshire’s...
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12 tell-tale signs of scarlet fever on the trail hunting field
How many people do you know who have taken a sudden interest in all things trail hunting because they’ve fallen for a member of hunt staff, a master or someone else on the hunting field? Maybe they...
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‘She loves everyone’: Sparkle makes history as first working foxhound to win...
A hound called Sparkle has made history as the first working foxhound to compete at Crufts – and was named best of breed. The Percy Hunt’s old English foxhound topped the foxhound class yesterday (6...
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Government plans to ban trail-hunting will ‘cause even more suffering’ say...
Library image. A call for the Government to appoint an independent body to review existing legislation and determine whether the Hunting Act should be amended, repealed or retained has been made in a...
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Farewell to respected former master and huntsman
By Richard Griffiths Gordon Ronald Jones, the former master and huntsman died on 4 February, aged 96. Gordon was the son of Ronald Percival Michael-Jones and Jacqui, née Brooks. His father was hunting...
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‘Fly high, my beautiful boy’: farewell to horse who showed that ‘miracles can...
Harb. Ride 26.03.22 Winner No. 32 Becky Smith on Important Moment & Sister No. 36 Penny Smith on That's The ProblemThe owner of a horse who excelled across the country has paid tribute to the...
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‘This is our fight’: rallying call as Government pushes on towards...
Lone rider: silhouette, at sunset of huntsman on horseback hunting. Horse riding“This is our fight and the time has come to stand together” is the rallying call as the Government has confirmed a...
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