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News An Evening with Sir Johnny Scott at the De Burgh and North Essex Fernie Couple Announce Engagement Former Bailys Editor Joins the Countryside Alliance The Patey - Discount on the Ultimate in Hunting Caps- Last Few Days The Morpeth Hunt is on the move! Britains Youngest Huntsman Announces Engagement on Christmas Day Boxing Day Meets New Pressure on UK Government to Overturn the Hunting Act Horses Help Heroes Gets Support from Curre and Llagibby Hunt Charles James The Christmas Fox Download The Launch of the AMHB DVD In Kennels New Online Entry System for Point to Points Goes Live New Book on the Stonehall Harriers is a Massive Success John H. Daniels Fellowship at the National Sporting Library 2012 Hunt Figurines from Hunting Memories |
NewsAn Evening with Sir Johnny Scott at the De Burgh and North EssexAbout a 180 hunting supporters from around the country packed the White Hart at Great Yeldham in Essex to hear Sir Johnny Scott at a really enjoyable event hosted by the De Burgh and North Essex Harehounds. Johnny Scott is a passionate devotee of the countryside and its sports he is also an except... Former Bailys Editor Joins the Countryside AllianceWe are delighted that Lieutenant General Sir Barney White-Spunner, who was until recently head of the UK Field Army, has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Countryside Alliance and Director of the Countryside Alliance Foundation with effect from 9th February, taking on overall responsibility f... The Patey - Discount on the Ultimate in Hunting Caps- Last Few DaysPurchasing a Patey Hat is more than just buying a new hat. You are purchasing a unique handmade bespoke hat that is individually shaped to your head to ensure both a safe and comfortable fit. This is why the MFHA have approved Patey is the only traditional style cap that should be worn by Hunt sta... The Morpeth Hunt is on the move!The Morpeth Hunt is one of the oldest hunts in the country - they can track their history as far back as 1818 and have been in their present home, Rivergreen, for well over 100 years. Rivergreen is a fine example of 19th century fox hound kennels and it will be a sad day when the Northumbrian pack l... Britains Youngest Huntsman Announces Engagement on Christmas DayAs if preparing for hunting hounds on Boxing Day was not pressure enough Bailys was delighted to hear of the engagement on Christmas Day of Oliver Harding Huntsman with the Tedworth and Rachael Ridley their stud groom. Oliver, who was recently described by the Guardian newspaper in one of their very... Boxing Day MeetsAn estimated 300,000 people followed the hounds on Boxing Day. The record number of participants came after two years during which hunts were cancelled because of heavy snow. There were record attendances for the South Wold, Brocklesby, Heythrop, Essex Farmers and Union and more than 1,000 locals t... New Pressure on UK Government to Overturn the Hunting ActNew pressure for the prime minister to take steps to overturn Labours hunting ban returned this Christmas with two government ministers breaking ranks to call for action on the issue Agriculture minister Jim Paice, the Tory MP for South East Cambridgeshire, who has ministerial responsibility for ove... Horses Help Heroes Gets Support from Curre and Llagibby HuntA recent joint meet with the Isle of Wight hounds proved an excellent opportunity for the Curre and Llangibby to present a cheque to a charity set up to support injured service personnel who return from operations, through completing a one-off challenge, to carriage drive a pair of horses the length... Charles James The Christmas Fox DownloadLooking for a great stocking filler for a child who loves animals and the countryside? Charles James The Christmas Fox (full illustrated version) is a tale of a busy Father Christmas and how Santa Paws comes to the rescue. Its a beautifully illustrated tale featuring all the usual characters from Ba... The Launch of the AMHB DVD In KennelsLast night (1st December) saw the launch of a DVD ‘In Kennels’ a new venture for the Association of Masters of Harriers and Beagles (AMHB) made possible through the generous support of the friends and supporters of the disbanded Aldenham Harriers. During the event in London the audience of about 6... New Online Entry System for Point to Points Goes LiveThe Point-to-Point Racing Company has announced that online entries are now available at www.pointtopointentries.co.uk. This latest innovation is set to revolutionise entries for the amateur scene, keeping the sport in line with its counterpart under Rules. All Owners, when registering their first H... New Book on the Stonehall Harriers is a Massive SuccessOVER 450 hunting enthusiasts from all over the region of Munster were in Kilcornan Community Centre in Co Limerick on Saturday evening last (November 5th) for the launch of a new book on the Stonehall Harriers Hunt. The book was officially launched by local historian Dr Pat Wallace, director of the ... John H. Daniels Fellowship at the National Sporting Library 2012Do you want to do some academic research with a hunting bias? If so the National Sporting Library based in America wants to hear from you, they are looking for applicants for fellowship places to start in 2012 - the deadline is 1st February. The National Sporting Library, a research institution spec... Hunt Figurines from Hunting MemoriesA new venture called Hunting Memories brings some new and fascinating treatments of traditional themes in the hunting world. Considerable interest is being created on both sides of the Atlantic by their highly detailed limited edition hunting figurines which capture the spirit of both hunter and hun... Ballymacad Hunt Prize Draw 2011The Ballymacad Hunt Prize Draw is giving the once in a lifetime opportunity to win 2 prizes of a days hunting for 2 people with 5 well known Irish Packs for the 2011/2012 Season! The draw will take place on 5th November Packs may include the:- Ballymacad, Duhallow, Galway Blazers, Kildare, Kilkenny,... Thieves Target Irish Hunt KennelsHunt kennels and working terriers have been targeted in at least six robberies, culminating in the theft of half the pack of the Riverstown Foot Beagles kennels from Glanmire last week. At least 25 working terriers and 10 beagles have been stolen in the past three weeks, prompting the Hunting Associ... THE R.A.C Beagles Dinner & Auction 2011The following lots will be offered for sale on behalf of the RAC Beagles, at a dinner to be held at the RAC on 28th October. If you are unable to attend the auction, you may still leave commission bids for the lots as listed below All commission bids must be sent to: Georgia Antoniou, R.A.C. Beagles... Win a Copy of The Belvoir by Michael ClaytonMichael Clayton, the author of The Belvoir, The Duke of Rutland’s Hounds, brings to life the fascinating history of this hunt’s fortunes, from medieval times to the present day. During October Merlin Unwin the publishers of this excellent work are giving you the chance to win a copy of the book by t... New Joint Master for Goldens Bridge HoundsThe Masters of Goldens Bridge Hounds, New York, have asked Yolanda Knowlton to join as a joint Master of the Goldens Bridge Hounds. The appointment is a reward for the work that Yolanda has put in over a number of years including arranging the hunt ball She will no doubt gain from the experiences... Mrs Elizabeth WattersIt is with deep regret that we announce the death on Sunday 25th of September after a short illness of Mrs Elizabeth Watters Joint Life President of the Brighton Storrington Surrey and North Sussex beagles. Private funeral, a memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday 17th Novem... Launch of New Book about The Belvoir HoundsOver 300 people attended an event on 27th September to celebrate the official launch of a new work about the Belvoir Hunt and its Old English hounds. The author Michael Clayton, the celebrated equestrian author and journalist, made light of the fact that this was the latest of his 20 or so titles t... Bailys Awards Prizes at the SEA Regional Exhibition 2011As part of the move to bring the work of members of the Society of Equestrian Artists to a regional audience the SEA in conjunction with Sally Mitchell Fine Arts held an Autumn Exhibition at Tuxford in Notts. Over 100 items of equestrian art were brought forward for the exhibition ranging from pain... Four Shires Bloodhounds Event and Special OfferNews has reached us from the Four Shires Bloodhounds of an evening event which they have called Everything you want to know about hunting, but have been too afraid to ask! to be held on Friday 14th October 2011. Full details of this great sounding evening can be found in our events section. In addi... Temporary Change of Huntsman at the FernieFollowing the unfortunate incident involving Derek Hopkins huntsman at the Fernie and his consequent hospitalisation, we understand that Jack Bevan who was whipper-in at the Cottesmore in 2009/10 will be hunting hounds until Derek is back in the saddle. Jack Bevan was Educated at Ampleforth where h... Coming to AmericaWith a little help from us at Bailys we are delighted to note that Andy Bozdan has been granted a US work permit and is now able to take up a new position as professional huntsman for the Tennessee Valley Hunt. Andy has had extensive experience with various packs including the Marlborough Beagles (n... New Book on the Fell PacksA new book by Lyn Harber Try Back Lads,Try Back has just been published and a review is now available Dave Harcombe Editor of Earth Dog Running Dog who reviewed the work describes it as A book written for no other purpose than to record the experiences of the author and the characters involved over ... Stoke Hill and North Dartmoor Hunt AmalgamationThe amalgamation of the Stoke Hill Beagles with the North Dartmoor Beagles has been announced. The new hunt will be known as the Stoke Hill and North Dartmoor and will be led by a new team. For further details please see the new entry in the directory section. We would like to wish the new pack ever... New Book from Michael Clayton - History of the Belvoir HuntThe latest work from Michael Clayton which will be published in September offers an exceptional window into the history of the Belvoir Hunt. Apart from the lively, readable narrative that we have come to expect from the author, this new work contains numerous images from Jim Meads, Trevor Meeks and ... Bailys to Award Art Prizes at SEA Regional Exhibition in NottinghamThe Society of Equestrian Artists was formed about 30 years ago to encourage artists in the English tradition of painting horses and English country sport. England has a famous history of sporting artists dating back to the 17thC when Francis Barlow (1626-1704) painted horse racing and hunting scene... UK Hunting Museum to Remain OpenCourtesy of Michael Clayton and the team of Trustees we hear that the Hunting Museum based in Melton Mowbray Leicestershire is no longer threatened with closure From January 1st 2012 Melton Carnegie Museum will be open from Tuesday to Saturday every week, except for special events. However there w... |
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