Hunt race legend retires after claiming ‘triple crown’ by winning eventful...
The 2022 running of the The Equestrian Notice Board Golden Button at Town Street Farm in Glos was full of drama with the first past the post disqualifiedRowan Cope riding Arthur in the Equestrian...
View ArticleCriminal damage conviction for hunt sab who damaged car with children inside...
An anti-hunt activist who hit and damaged a car with young children inside on a countryside fun ride has been ordered to pay £200 to the victim. Tracey Cox, also known as Tracey Clayton, pleaded guilty...
View Article‘Illogical’: plan to ban trail-hunting put forward in Scottish hunting bill
Library imageThe Scottish Government’s move to tighten its hunting laws has been branded “illogical” and an “unjustified attack on rural Scotland” by campaigners. The Hunting with Dogs Bill was...
View ArticleGold Cup contender delights crowds with point-to-point parade
Santini (pictured, left) parading with the Beaufort hounds at Didmarton.Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Santini delighted crowds by parading with hounds at the Beaufort point-to-point on Saturday (5...
View Article‘Many escapades over the years’: farewell to long-term hunt supporter
By Charlotte Passey The passionate hunt supporter Michael Passey died at home on 19 February, aged 84, following a short illness. Mr Passey grew up on the family farm at Church Farm, Buildwas,...
View ArticleNew governance is planned for hunting
hunting silhouetteA new system of governance is planned for hunting, with the mantra: “Nothing less than excellent is acceptable”. Master of Foxhounds Association chairman Andrew Osborne has updated...
View Article‘A constructive step forward for hunting’: assessment and accreditation in...
hunting silhouetteA new assessment and accreditation process for hunts is expected to start this year, as plans for the hunting governance restructure take shape. Master of Foxhounds Association...
View Article‘Well done, everybody, well done!’: final farewell to much-loved huntsman
By Katrina Arnold Nic Wheeler died on 3 April, while out with the Coakham Bloodhounds of which he was senior master and huntsman, aged 69. As a child, Mr Wheeler learnt to ride at Beauport Park Riding...
View ArticleMatt Ramsden: Thoughts on technology and the ‘truth’
Joint-master and huntsman of the Duke of Beaufort’s, Matt Ramsden, on the end of one season and the fresh start of another“PEOPLE never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war, or before an...
View Article‘Proudly showcasing their qualities’: first working harriers qualify for Crufts
The Holcombe Hunt has become the first working harrier pack to compete in a Crufts qualifier — and earn their place at the final. The pack “proudly showcased the many qualities and attributes of the...
View ArticleThe Horse & Hound Podcast 113: Lottie Fry | Herning World Championships...
In our 113th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by ClipMyHorse.TV, H&H’s Polly Bryan catches up with British team rider Lottie Fry as H&H’s in-house experts look ahead...
View Article8 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 and it never gets any...
View ArticleAutumn trail 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...
View ArticleThe fight for ‘liberty and livelihood’ continues, 20 years on
LONDON - SEPTEMBER 22: People march through central London to highlight the needs of rural communities during the Countryside Alliance Liberty & Livelihood March September 22, 2002 in London,...
View ArticleDresses to impress this hunt ball season
If you’re wondering what to wear to a hunt ball or looking for hunt ball dresses, we’ve got you covered. As our hunting editor Catherine Austen suggests when she revealed what you need to know before...
View ArticleA beginner’s guide to trail hunting: all your questions answered
Never been trail hunting, but would love to have a go? H&H explains how to get started with its beginner’s guide to trail hunting and answers your questions relating to it. How do I find out where...
View Article12 things you absolutely must know before heading to a hunt ball
Opening meets are almost upon us – and that means we are heading into hunt ball season as well. Here are some “dos” and “don’ts” to help you get through your hunt’s biggest annual party without...
View Article‘No chance’ of retirement for 86-year-old rider after showing success
An 86-year-old whose equestrian career started when his father won £10 on a greyhound race still rides out every morning, was placed at his hunt show this summer – and intends to contest the same show...
View ArticleFirst trail-hunting trials day celebrated best practice and hounds’ music
THE first British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) Trail-Hunting Hound Trials was not only “a showcase of best practice” but also demonstrating the quality of hunting’s governance. Three hunts took part...
View Article9 ways to impress on the hunting field
If you’re keen to show willing and impress on the hunting field, take a look at these useful tips from Tessa Waugh1. You have far more of a chance of being helpful if you pay attention to what is going...
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