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‘I just mugged her on the line’: Quorn hunt ride goes down to the wire *H&H...
Mark Heuff takes the lead at the last minute to claim the win in this competitive race, with favourites Lydia Cope and the consistent Arthur less then a length behindMARK HEUFF and Thegreendalerocket...
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Disruption charges dropped against sabs after prosecution ‘got in a mess’...
Two saboteurs were in court last week on disruption charges, which were dropped during the trial. H&H reports on the full court hearing, including a conviction for assaultOld Surrey Burstow and...
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Smith seizes the moment in thrilling Silver Spur hunt ride *H&H Plus*
New face Becky Smith clinches pole position in this competitive hunt ride, while a team of non-thoroughbreds head the Foxhunters raceWinner Becky Smith (leading) riding Important Moment with Mark Heuff...
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Munnings painting celebrating lifelong hunting friendship sells for £105,000
A painting by the great Sir Alfred Munnings that was given as a gift to a lifelong friend, who he met through their mutual love of hunting, has sold for a six-figure sum. The oil painting, “View from...
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‘Heavy horses can do it’: 18hh Shire enjoys hunting and hunter trials with...
The owner and rider of an 18hh purebred Shire who competes in hunter trials and hunts all day wants to promote the fact “heavy horses can do it too”. Ben Colman bought Sampson as a yearling, having...
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Making a difference: how two organisations work hard to raise funds for hunt...
Hunt staff work hard for little financial reward, but the Hunt Staff Benefit Society and the Hunt Servants’ Fund are there to help, Rebecca Jordan explains AS you get older, one of the delights at...
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Charities unite to urge Government to act on welfare — but concerns about...
The group of leading welfare charities has created a report including 40 recommendations to benefit animal welfare. H&H finds out more, including views on a recommendation to strengthen the Hunting...
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Teenage rider with autism and Tourette’s ‘finds his wings’ over huge...
A teenage rider who is deaf in one ear, and has autism and Tourette’s syndrome, has “achieved his dreams” and grown as a person by finding he and his horse could clear a huge hedge. James Preston and...
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Daniel Cherriman: A new pack and a new role *H&H Plus*
Joint-master and huntsman of the South Shropshire Daniel Cherriman on how his new position differs from his previous one at the Pytchley with WoodlandIT was with a tear in my eye that I drove out of...
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Coats of many colours: the history of hunt liveries *H&H Plus*
Why are some hunting coats red, some yellow, some blue? Andrew Sallis MFH explains the history of hunt liveriesWHEN at a masters’ meeting some years ago, the topic of the kennel-huntsman’s frequent...
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Do you dare? Drag hunt launches side-saddle scurry
Daring side-saddle enthusiasts are being invited to enter a newly launched hunt scurry that will take place over a 2.5-mile course this autumn. The Staff College Drag Hunt, based at Sandhurst, Berks,...
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Hunting – how to take the first step *H&H Plus*
Lots of people think they might like to go hunting, but are unsure how to go about it. Abi Butcher explains what to do this summer to get yourself ready for the winterHAVE you always wanted to go...
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#SundaySchool: How can I build my young horse’s confidence for jumping hedges?
If you’re looking for advice on how to teach a horse to jump a hedge, Nicky Hanbury, a joint-master of the Quorn Hunt with her husband Joss, has some great suggestions to help build confidence at home...
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Hounds on the flags: all you need to know about hound shows *H&H Plus*
The hound showing season is underway; Alastair Jackson explains the process that culminates at the Festival of Hunting in JulyANYONE who has attended Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show will have memories...
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‘Remarkable victory’ at the South of England hound show *H&H Plus*
The Old Berks pull off a remarkable victory in the bitch championship, while a local doghound champion is popular at South of England, Ardingly, West Sussex. By By Frank Houghton Brown and Matthew...
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‘We were lucky no one was injured’: anger as banner-waving sabs target hunt...
Organisers of and participants in a fundraising pleasure ride have criticised the behaviour of hunt saboteurs who were demonstrating during the event. The Barlow’s “Challenge Smeekley” ride on 6 June...
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Competition horses who thrived in their new life with a huntsman *H&H Plus*
Can horses that have excelled in one discipline switch to hunting hounds, with all that job entails? Tessa Waugh finds some who have swapped jobs very successfully Guy Landau on HOYS supreme horse of...
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‘I’ll miss the hounds, not the riding’: Old Berks huntsman Michael Scott...
Michael Scott retired from hunt service after 26 seasons with the Old Berks on 1 May. Marcus Armytage – a former Old Berks MFH – talks to him about a life in huntingHuntsmen Michael Scott with the Old...
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How the Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show judges are selected
The Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show – now part of the Festival of Hunting – is the pinnacle of the hound show world. Alastair Jackson, who has judged foxhounds there seven times, explains the...
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6 signs you are missing the hunting season
Are you counting down the days to autumn hunting? Dying for your horse’s holiday to come to an end? Sounds like you’re missing the hunting season… 1. You’ve made a calendar of the days left until...
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