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12 ways hunting can help your horse
Simon Lawrance, MFH, five-star event rider and UKCC Level 3 coach shares his thoughts on how hunting can help your horse’s training. 1. Hunting is excellent for horses that have got sour in competition...
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Kennel sharing: Adapting to survive — and thrive *H&H Plus*
Kennel-sharing arrangements are becoming increasingly popular, and are a good way boost both packs’ coffers, discovers Rebecca JordanOur world is shrinking. Aside from the hills and moors, every...
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Legends of the chase: Charles Stirling ‘Good manners and loyalty are the two...
This amateur huntsman has enjoyed “wonderful sport” with an impressive variety of packs across the country, explains Frank Houghton-BrownIn nearly five decades as a master, Charles Stirling hunted six...
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Double Grand National winner enjoys a day’s hunting
Tiger Roll and Keith Donoghue are clear over the last to win the Cross Country 13-3-19Social media was alight today (15 December) when Irish National Hunt trainer Gordon Elliott posted photos of one...
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Pytchley huntsman to move packs after 10 years: ‘I am looking for a new...
After 10 seasons at the Pytchley, H&H columnist Daniel Cherriman will be westward bound, reports Catherine AustenDaniel Cherriman (pictured) will become joint-master and huntsman of the South...
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Defeat for ‘bonkers’ plan to ban trail-hunting — on land hunts don't use anyway
Library imageA motion to ban trail-hunting on land owned by a council that may not actually own any land on which hunting takes place has been both roundly defeated, and described as “bonkers”. Green...
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Andrew Sallis: ‘I got 99 problems but my hounds ain’t one’ *H&H Plus*
Despite hunting’s problems, we must move forwards, says Andrew Sallis“I got 99 problems but… my hounds… ain’t one,” rapped Jay Z (sort of). After keeping a fit pack of hounds on ice for a month, last...
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6 wonderful hunting tales of Christmas past...
We asked our H&H hunting writers and columnists for their best memories of hunting over Christmas. Here are our favourites...Frank Houghton Brown, former master and huntsman of the Tynedale and...
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Robert McCarthy: one particular golden era *H&H Plus*
Robert McCarthy reflects on the 10th Duke of Northumberland’s legacyHuntsman Robert McCarthyAnyone who has been lucky enough to hunt with one of the many packs in Northumberland or the North will at...
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Mike Felton: the legendary MFH with a twinkle in his eye *H&H Plus*
One of the country’s most experienced masters, Mike Felton is an integral part of the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale. Tessa Waugh meets himThere are very few MFHs who have been at the helm of the same...
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Cranwell Bloodhounds: ‘A blur of galloping and jumping’ *H&H Plus*
These characterful bloodhounds put on a fast-paced day for the enthusiastic field, with plenty of jumping and fun to be had by everyone reports Will Cursham following the meet at Temple House in...
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Your hunter is fit and raring to go, but what to do now we’re in lockdown?...
There’s no hunting, yet many of us have fit, clipped horses. Let’s find ways still to enjoy them, says Catherine AustenTalk about all dressed up and nowhere to go. Nearly every hunting person in the...
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Daniel Cherriman: ‘It didn’t take long for the inevitable consequences to...
Daniel Cherriman discusses the impacts of an unpredictable seasonAlong with the majority of the rest of England, Northamptonshire moved into tier four at midnight on 30 December. We were out hunting...
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The Eggesford: welcome to enviable old-fashioned hunting country *H&H Plus*
Trust between huntsman and hounds, an excellent team and a pack that can hunt independently sum up the Eggesford, says Rebecca Jordan“Your hounds are nearly feral,” a foot-follower recently remarked to...
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How to blow a hunting horn: you need teeth, but no raspberries, please *H&H...
Knowing how to blow a hunting horn is a skill that will win you admirers and teach you more about what is happening on a hunting day, says Rory Knight Bruce. Just warn your neighbours first… It could...
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Hunts’ hacked details leaked online by activists *H&H Plus*
Different hunts have been targeted by the anti-hunting group behind a website hosted in Iceland, on which personal contact details have been published. H&H finds out more, from those involved and...
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A proper cracker: a pre-lockdown day out with the North Cotswold *H&H Plus*
A last day’s hunting before lockdown at Papermill Farm, Gloucestershire (30 December) turns out to be a special one as hounds fly on a screaming scent, reports Catherine AustenA good friend and I have...
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John Holliday: women in hunt service — why the old guard shouldn’t raise...
Thank heavens for the loyal and steadfast subscribers, says John HollidayIn 1962 hunting ceased in mid-December due to the freezing conditions and deep snow. It resumed three months later for some, but...
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Councillor’s attempt to ban trail-hunting on five acres of land fails
An attempt to ban trail-hunting on council-owned land was halted when it was confirmed that the council only owns five acres of licensed land, none of which is accessed by any hunts. Councillor Nick...
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‘Mourn, but no tears’: the final resting places of hunting heroes *H&H Plus*
Where are the hunting greats buried? Rory Knight Bruce takes a pilgrimage around some of our heroes’ gravesIn his often-quoted and much-loved hunting poem, Running on!, the Scottish Border poet Will H...
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