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‘The Olympics of hunting’: why you should visit the Festival of Hunting
It’s the Festival of Hunting at Peterborough tomorrow (21 July). Catherine Austen looks forward to a celebration of the hound and all things hunting-relatedThere might be a small sporting event in...
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Two ‘exceptional’ champions for the Waveney at the Great Yorkshire hound show
The East Anglian pack carries off both harrier titles, while the VWH and the North Cotswold triumph on foxhound day at the Great Yorkshire Show, as Frank Houghton Brown, Matthew Higgs and Andrew van...
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On the lookout for a great hunter? Check out this smart selection...
If you’re in search of a horse to cross the country with in style ahead of the new season, take a look at this selection of hunters for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week, or if none of...
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‘Ridiculous’ plan to scupper Festival of Hunting voted down by council
Peterborough city councillors have voted down a “ridiculous” motion against the Festival of Hunting, which one said would only have wasted money and time had it been passed. In a meeting on Wednesday...
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‘I was so proud of them’: Peterborough show ring success for basset hounds...
Westerby Drama and Lattice, two of the basset hounds stolen in February, shone in the show ring at Peterborough.Two basset hounds who were stolen in February have enjoyed success in the show ring...
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RoR’s racing to hunting challenge offers day out with the Ledbury
Former steeplechaser Saphir Du Rheu out huntingA competition for former racehorses who have turned their hooves to the hunting field will adopt a new format this year — with the winner being selected...
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Matt Ramsden: The cough – and Covid – signal the end of my best laid plans...
The fates conspire to keep Matt Ramsden (joint-master and huntsman of the Duke of Beaufort’s since 2016, having spent five years before that at the Bedale) – and his hounds – in kennels...NEVER mind...
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Future of trail-hunting on National Trust land to be decided in members’ vote
Library imageNational Trust members are being asked to vote on the future of trail-hunting on its land for the second time in four years. A members’ resolution proposes to ban trail-hunting, hound...
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Robert McCarthy: Some of hunting’s great characters
Robert McCarthy, professional huntsman of the Percy since 2005, on the people one comes across through hunting...Best dressed Winner Robert McCarthyACROSS the country, hunting plays a massive part in...
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There’s still time to go autumn hunting: 10 top tips for first-timers
What do you need to know? H&H helps you out with some essential autumn hunting advice… 1. Autumn trail-hunting and hound exercise takes place at a slower, steadier pace than “normal” hunting — its...
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Community devastated by death of two-year-old rider
Library imageThe Bedale hunt says the entire community has been devastated by the death of a two-year-old rider.. The rider died in hospital after she fell from her pony last Wednesday morning (15...
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The Countryside Alliance’s Polly Portwin asks: ‘Are you a National Trust...
Kimblewick hunt 30.10.18 Polly Portwin ( Field Master ) & from the Countryside AllianceHAVE you played your part in helping to secure the future of trail-hunting on National Trust land? If not,...
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12 ways trail hunting can help your horse
Simon Lawrance, MFH, five-star event rider and UKCC Level 3 coach shares his thoughts on how trail hunting can help your horse’s training. 1. Trail hunting is excellent for horses that have got sour in...
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12 things you absolutely must know before heading to a hunt ball
Opening meets are upon us – and that means it is now hunt ball season as well. Here are some “dos” and “don’ts” to help you get through your hunt’s biggest annual party without disgracing yourself… Do:...
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Questions asked as National Trust members vote against trail-hunting on trust...
Library image. THE National Trust has been asked how it can even consider banning a legal activity on its land — as members voted to ban trail-hunting from all the charity’s property. At the trust’s...
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Hedge hopping: 9 ways to get to the other side in one piece
“There is only one way to jump a hedge and that is cleanly”, says Mike Felton, joint-master of the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale. He tells Tessa Waugh how to make that happenAlex Bown tackles a decent...
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Hunting leaders condemn behaviour of woman caught on video kicking pony
Library image.The Hunting Office and the Cottesmore have condemned the behaviour of a rider who was caught on video appearing to aim a kick at a pony at the weekend. Hunt saboteurs shared the footage,...
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‘Unnecessary and unjustified’: proposal to strengthen Scottish hunting law
Library imageThe Scottish Government is seeking a “pre-emptive” ban on trail-hunting amid plans to strengthen the law in a move blasted by the Scottish Countryside Alliance as “unnecessary and...
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What to wear out hunting: be smart and comfortable with H&H’s helpful guide
The Field of the Grafton Hunt during at the meet at Woodford Hill Farm, near the village of Woodford Halse about 6.5 miles south of Daventry in Northamptonshire in the UK on 17th November 2018If you...
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Throughbred ‘family pet’ with replacement pilot wins 2021 Melton Hunt Club Ride
GEORGE CHATTERTON proved a perfect understudy in claiming the 2021 Melton Hunt Club Ride crown after receiving an 11th-hour call-up for the ride at Upper Broughton on the Nottinghamshire and...
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