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H&H Interview: Countryside Alliance chairman Nick Herbert *H&H Plus*
Catherine Austen talks to the Countryside Alliance chairman about where hunting lies in the political landscape and what can be done to secure its futureNick Herbert Chairman Countryside Alliance...
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Andrew Sallis: A very good job done by all *H&H Plus*
Kimblewick hunt 30.10.18 Andrew Sallis ( Jt/Mast & H/Man )Our long-suffering vale farmers now bid us farewell as we head for the hills and woodland for the twilight of the season. Their relief is...
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Hunts harness the power of social media as Hunting Act reaches 15th...
As the Hunting Act passes its 15th anniversary, H&H investigates how hunts are using social media to promote the role they play in the countryside and rural communities, alongside celebrating their...
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Goodnight — Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: ‘An ill wind bloweth’ *H&H Plus*
When Mary and I set out for hunting on Saturday, my heart wasn’t really in it. We had high winds again, something that has blighted a number of days this season; they were whistling around the treetops...
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8 things we now know about hunting in the mud
We’re galloping towards the end of a particularly wet, muddy hunting season. H&H’s hunting editor summarises what we’ve learnt… 1. It’s nice and soft when you fall off. You don’t bounce; it’s like...
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John Holliday: Adventures in the ‘Toon’ *H&H Plus*
Belvoir Hunt kennels 21.12.17 John Holliday ( H/Man ) walking hounds on the Belvoir estateFebruary “fill dyke” has lived up to its reputation, the problem being that the dykes are already full. As I...
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Goodnight — Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: Rare cause to conga *H&H Plus*
Tessa Waugh reflects on a season blighted by storms, rain and injuries to horse and human — but is buoyed by a new horse from down south, who is taking to hill life like the proverbial duckI think we...
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1905 hunting painting recreated by photographer 115 years later
A 1905 painting of the Cheshire Hunt setting off from Combermere Abbey has been recreated on camera, 115 years later. Amelia Hart, of Something From the Hart Photography, was asked by the abbey’s...
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Farewell to superstar hunting pony after 19 straight seasons
A Connemara pony who hunted 19 consecutive seasons and showjumped for Jersey has been put down aged 25. Sue Le Moucheux thought she had wasted her time travelling to England when she first saw 14.2hh...
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An old hunting lodge with with unrivalled off-road hacking, seashore views...
A former hunting lodge set in Instagram-worthy countryside, with sweeping views over Porlock Bay, deserves a loving new resident after the previous owner — who was the old master of the Devon and...
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8 things to do now the hunting season’s (nearly) over
The end of another hunting season brings with it feelings of sadness – what on earth are we going to do for the next few months? – and a little bit of relief to have made it in one piece. But before...
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Veteran horse and hound retire with same family after many hunting seasons...
A horse and foxhound with a combined age of 44 who hunted alongside each other for many seasons are now enjoying their twilight years in retirement together. Foxhound Factor, 14, and hunter Mickey, 30,...
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Goodnight — Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: Trailer seeks quieter life *H&H Plus*
Tessa Waugh contemplates a new job for her beloved ancient trailer, after a series of misadventures eventually culminates in a loud bang and a missing door en route to a meetWhen our ancient trailer...
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Daniel Cherriman: An emotional rollercoaster *H&H Plus*
Daniel Cherriman and hounds at the Pytchley hunt kennelsIt may come as a surprise to those of you who know my appetite for hunting that I’m quite relieved the season has now finished. The Pytchley,...
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Goodnight — Tessa Waugh's hunting diary: We must be mad *H&H Plus*
Best-laid plans are scuppered, but the hardy few who brave the sleet are rewarded with a great day – while Tessa Waugh’s mother provides the gold standard in plucky perseveranceHow long do you expect...
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Coronavirus latest: more equestrian bodies call their sports to a halt
Many equestrian sports across the UK are coming to a halt as more bodies announce they are ceasing activities owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the...
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Richard Gurney: Time to say over and out *H&H Plus*
Having reached 12 seasons in the mastership, completing two as field master before that, and hunted our hounds for four seasons – and with 2020 bringing the 50th anniversary of my first day out with...
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Teenager hunts bareback for a full day in support of friend diagnosed with...
A teenager who wanted to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support after a schoolfriend was diagnosed with the disease took on a full day’s hunting without a saddle. Hattie Cobden, 13, came up with the...
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Goodnight – Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: A roll-up on the go *H&H Plus*
Some people are just natural horsemen, says Tessa Waugh, as an old friend joins her for a day’s hunting and proves as (irritatingly) brilliant as ever – rocking an Edwardian nagsman lookThere’s nothing...
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Hunting helps British women conquer the Gaucho Derby
The skills instilled by hunting experience came to the fore in the inaugural Gaucho Derby – a 10-day, 500km “race” across the wilds of Patagonia run by the founders of the Mongol Derby. Not only is the...
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