http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com Directory of hunts throughout the world including foxhounds, beagles, harriers, staghounds, minkhounds and basset hounds http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/images/feedfox.png http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-207_Jack-Bevan-to-Leave-Cottesmore.php It is with sadness that the Cottesmore Hunt will be saying goodbye to Whipper-In, Jack Bevan. He is leaving hunt service to follow one of his other business interests but plans to stay in the Rutland area so will hopefully find time to follow hounds occasionally. Jack is a real professional - alway... staff changes Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:07:40 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-206_Brian-Perring-1939--2009.php Brian Perring, who died aged 70 on the 28th December, 2009 after a long, bravely borne illness, was a past master of the Old Surrey Burstow West Kent Hunt. After a long and successful business life, Brian became involved with the Princes Trust and was Chairman of the London Board Princes Youth Bus... obituaries Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:20:32 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-205_Co-Meath-Based-Tara-Harriers-Donate-to-RISE-Campaign.php The county Meath-based Tara Harriers have donated 2,000 to the strengthening RISE Rural Ireland Says Enough campaign. Sixteen organisations representing hunting and gun clubs have formed the campaign to promote and defend traditional rural sports against impending legislative threats being promote... news Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:59:58 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-204_John-Holliday-to-Join-Belvoir.php John Holliday, huntsman of the Ledbury since 1995, will join the Belvoir as professional huntsman from 1st May..img:1right John may be familiar as one of the four huntsmen to focus the mind of parliament on the Hunting act during the 700 hours of debate by entering the chamber He is certainly famil... staff changes Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:12:52 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-203_Protests-to-Politicians-Do-Work--At-least-In-France.php We understand that Deputy Maxime Gremetz has asked that his name be withdrawn as cosignatory of the recent bill presented to the assembly to ban hunting with dogs. Apparently Deputy Gremetz was affected by the number of ordinary people who emailed him feeling insulted by the language used in the ex... news Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:09:36 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-202_Potential-Bilsdale-Reunification.php Formed in 1668 by the Duke of Buckinghamshire, the Bilsdale Hunt which covers remote moorland and forests in North Yorkshire has moved a step closer to a potential reconciliation with breakaway members after a letter from 9 principal landowners accounting for 90 of hunt country effectively acted as ... news Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:08:15 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-201_A-Centennial-View.php Thursday 27th May '10 MIDDLEBURG, Va. The National Sporting Library will host a lecture and booksigning on Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m., celebrating the release of A Centennial View: Foxhunting in North America Today 2009, a publication of the American Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America by Derrydale Press ... events Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:20:41 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-200_Goodalls-Practice-Republished.php With the current excitement surrounding the possible unearthing of Will Goodalls horn in Zimbabwe there can be no better time to mention that, thanks to the efforts of hunting photographer Karen Davison-White Goodalls Practice is now available in a readable A5 booklet form. Students of hunt hist... news Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:17:34 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-199_RISE-Campaign-Gets-Industry-Backing.php Leading participants in Irish horse and greyhound racing, together with major bookmakers, have signalled their support for the RISE Rural Ireland Says Enough Campaign. The campaign has been formed by sixteen organisations representing hunting and gun clubs to promote and defend traditional rural spo... news Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:43:50 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-198_Science-May-be-Huntings-Best-Friend.php For a long time, many anti-hunt protesters have argued that using hounds to hunt quarry species means that the numbers of hares, foxes, and other such animals are lower than would be the case if hunting were to be stopped.However, an article published in the Irish Examiner on 25th February 2010 clai... articles Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:03:45 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-197_Assisting-the-Management-of-Laminitis-through-Feeding-Magnesium-Supplements.php Vets commonly recommend magnesium as an aid to help prevent and manage laminitis; there are several reasons for this. Magnesium is important in the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels and deficiency is associated with insulin resistance. Long-term magnesium supplementation has been shown to im... product reviews Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:40:25 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-196_Isle-of-Wight-Hunt-Ball.php Saturday 17th April '10 At Kings Manor Contact Jayne Willet on 07929 491192 or see the web site for details. www.iwfoxhounds.com. events Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:04:14 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-195_Christopher-Bland-Huntsman-of-The-Melbreak-Foxhounds.php Michael Thompson of the Blencathra writes that:- It was with great sadness that we in The Blencathra learned of the untimely passing of Christopher Bland, Huntsman of The Melbreak Foxhounds our close and good neighbours. img:1right We had considerable respect and admiration for the manner in whi... obituaries Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:51:45 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-194_Fine-Gael-Opposes-Ban-on-Ward-Union-Staghounds.php Fine Gael is opposed to the proposal by the Minister for the Environment, John Gormley TD, to ban stag hunting by the Ward Union Staghounds in counties Meath and Dublin, and will repeal any ban in government. The Partys Front Bench has adopted a policy proposal to this effect from the Fine Gael Spo... news Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:34:05 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-193_Delivering-a-Message-With-Impact.php Have you ever noticed how often in a group of cars you will see the car itself being used as an advertising hoarding. Stop at a red traffic light on a busy day and at least one vehicle will be being used as a temporary mobile advert, the most common being For Sale or Attend This Event. Getting an... product reviews Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:28:07 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-192_The-Importance-of-Hydration-to-the-Hunting-Horse.php Most people involved with horses have heard the phrase, You can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink. Everyone who has taken their horse out for a days hunting and tried to get him to drink away from home, knows the problem all to well horses can be difficult We tend to take water for ... product reviews Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:04:31 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-191_Croome--West-Warwickshire-PointtoPoint.php Tuesday 6th April '10 at Upton-upon-Severn. For more details go to: http:www.cwwfoxhounds.co.uk events Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:35:42 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-190_Scottish-Hound-Show.php Sunday 20th June '10 CastleHolm Show ground, Langholm events Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:35:34 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-189_The-Creep-of-Class-War-Politics-Against-Hunting.php Following the filing of a Bill on 5th February in the French Administration, three French politicians have decided to open up a French front against hunting. The Bill attempts to portray France as being out of step with the rest of Europe in that hunting in all other European countries has been bann... news Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:41:09 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-188_From-The-Belvoir-to-Zimbabwe.php Could a nine-inch copper horn complete with case and covered in dents that was bought at auction in Zimbabwe, really be the one that might have belonged to one of the great huntsmen of all time: Will Goodall, who hunted the Belvoir hounds in England from 1842 until his death after a riding acciden... articles Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:06:31 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-186_Murder-Hollow-Case--Authorities-Fail-to-Comply-with-Court-Compromise-Agreement.php The Murder Hollow Basset case continues taking new twists and turns as the PSPCA employs various tactics in an attempt to avoid what would seem to be a catalogue of embarrassing disclosures in its interaction with the Murder Hollow Hunt. As we know the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Crue... news Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:58:06 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-185_Irish-Prohunting-Campaign-Rolls-Out-Nationally.php RISE Rural Ireland Says Enough the campaign formed recently to promote and defend traditional rural field sports has begun stepping up its campaigning efforts nationally. This week, more than five hundred hunting, shooting and angling clubs in every county have received a briefing pack and petitio... news Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:34:02 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-183_Midwinter-report.php Our 2009-2010 season has been plagued with rough weather conditions at times, but hounds have shown very good sport. November 1st, was a meet at Marsh Creek. Nick Booth did a nice job hunting hounds, and the pack had short runs on two rabbits in tough scenting conditions. At Silbermans on the 8th, w... reports Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:30:26 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-182_Hunting-and-Animal-Welfare-A-Principled-Approach.php In this article, Jim Barrington, who joined the League Against Cruel Sports in 1972, when he was 19, and was its Executive Director for seven years illustrates succinctly and dispassionately, why, in forcing through the Hunting Act for political ends, the Government struck a blow against the concep... articles Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:17:24 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-181_Hounds-and-Charity-The-Story-of-Stalker.php Its not your usual hunt supporters fund. But when members of the Iroquois Hunt Club in Lexington, Kentucky, established the Hound Welfare Fund, they applied the hunt supporters model to a different area: retired foxhounds. The HWF is now in its 11th year of funding happy, dignified retirements for ... articles Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:39:01 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-180_RISE-Rural-Ireland-Says-Enough.php Organisations representing more than 300,000 people involved in traditional rural field sports have come together to form a new national campaign called RISE Rural Ireland Says Enough RISE will campaign at national, regional and local level to mobilise public and political opinion in support of our... news Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:46:19 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-179_Covert-Surveillance--Is-there-an-Anti-Hiding-in-Your-Bushes.php A notable criminal trial has just been conducted at Bournemouth Magistrates Court. The prosecution case lasted 6 days, something of a record in a summary trial. The assembled witnesses, lawyers and experts, as well as the accused, were informed, at 6:30 on the evening of the sixth day, that the case... articles Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:58:37 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-178_Meet-Report.php Today Lili, Kate, Jenner, Judy, Susan, Howard and I braved the hard icy footing again and took hounds out. We went to the Meadows, where we often run grey fox, in a smaller sort of contained area, hoping that it would not require us covering a lot of frozen ground. Following is my version, hopefully... reports Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:49:59 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-177_Kaptain-with-a-K-The-Story-of-a-Hound.php About nine years ago, I started my pack with mostly American Hounds. Their aggressive hunting style and outgoing temperaments were what attracted me. Also, it was very significant that when I asked the people I knew for hounds to start my pack with that I was given hounds from American packs, namely... articles Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:39:43 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-176_Potential-Issues-with-the-Supplementary-Feeding-of-Garlic-in-the-Hunter.php With the recent bad weather affecting the ability of horses to exercise properly and therefore maintain required fitness levels, many horse owners look to alternative ways of finding and maintaining a positive influence on their horses metabolism. As a result we like many others have added an incre... articles Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:19:17 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-174_Dr-Donald-Stevenson-1511960--1072008.php Dr Donald Stevenson passed away unexpectedly. He was a longterm and loyal member of the Findon Harriers Hunt, President from 2002 and Whipper-in from 1994. He is greatly missed. The Donald Stevenson award has been established by the hunt in his memory. This is awarded annually by the Masters to the ... obituaries Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:40:42 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-173_The-Essence-of-Good-Land-Management-is-Murder.php Its a simple truth that no Green politicians are elected by rural constituencies. Why Because country people there know that nothing is naturally natural. Everything in the countryside is managed, either through the brutal methods of nature, or by the hand and will of man. The Irish countryside is ... articles Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:21:33 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-171_True-Libertarians-Will-Support-the-Repeal-of-the-Hunting-Ban.php Tony, if you invoke the Parliament Act it will be the most illiberal act of the last century. The late Roy Jenkins was no foxhunter, but he was a libertarian and his advice to Tony Blair shortly before his death in 2003 encapsulates the challenge of the Hunting Act for those who claim to follow in J... articles Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:25:23 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-170_Ward-Union-to-Take-Protest-to-City.php THE proposed banning of the Ward Union hunt by Minister for the Environment, John Gormley will meet stiff resistance with protests set for the streets of Dublin and Dail Eireann itself, according to local man Gavin Duffy of the Hunting Association. A massive rally in Trim Castle, Hotel, organised b... news Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:25:03 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-169_Murder-Hollow-Bassets--311209.php The latest news on the Murder Hollow case is that the Pennsylvania Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chairman of the Board, Harrisse Yaron, suddenly resigned last week. The PSPCA under her direction and management has refused to respond to questions about the condition and location of th... news Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:42:13 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-168_Boxing-Day-Meets-Defy-Weather.php Across the country thousands of supporters braved sub zero temperatures to support Boxing Day hunts today and call for the repeal of the Hunting Act. Simon Hart, chief executive of the Countryside Alliance, was with the South Pembrokeshire Hunt and 1000 supporters at the Cresselly Arms, Cresswell... news Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:22:44 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-167_Mendip-Farmers-Summer-Picnic-Ball.php Saturday 24th July '10 More details to follow events Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:23:46 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-166_Mendip-Farmers-End-of-Season-Social.php Saturday 10th April '10 At Ston Easton events Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:22:32 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-165_Stag-Hunt-Ban-is-Green-Ignorance-Gone-Rabid.php The Irish Times - Friday, December 18, 2009 OPINION: A demoralised Fianna Fil shows no appetite to resist its minnow bedfellows on the issue, writes KEVIN OCONNOR WHEN I returned to this country in the early 70s, I had reason to ponder what made us different. So much that greeted me was ramshackl... news Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:19:42 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-164_Some-Problems-of-the-Chase.php Written by H.F.C and published in an early Bailys, the authors thoughts on hunting cover the behaviour of the field, the quarry, casting and scent. Written over 100 years ago the observations are as relevant today as they were when written and are much more than just a historical footnote. I SUPPOS... articles Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:09:36 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-163_The-Show-Must-Go-On.php Entitled Virginia Foxhounds Run Wild in Show the following edited report appeared in the New York Times of 23rd February 1913, and seems to show what happens if a hound pack does not practice showing skills on the flags whilst at home. Today foxhounds are effectively canine ambassadors for hunting a... articles Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:57:32 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-162_With-the-Brookside-Harriers.php This Report on the Brookside Harriers was taken from an early Bailys according to Rawdon B. Lee, Kennel Editor of The Field, the Brookside were one of the oldest packs in the country and is recorded as hunting from at least 1770 though they were subsequently sold in 1903 and formed the Brighton and... articles Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:20:39 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-161_John-H-Daniels-Fellowship-at-the-National-Sporting-Library.php Do 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 2010 - the deadline is 1st February. The National Sporting Library, a research institution spec... news Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:07:29 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-160_Murder-Hollow-Bassets--December-Update-Trial-Date-Set.php I have heard from Jim Scharnberg that a trial date has been set to hear the charges that remain against Wendy Willard. He states that Willard is still unable to find the whereabouts or the condition of the hounds that were seized by the PSPCA. The case is on track for a trial on 12th January, depen... news Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:17:04 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-157_Think-Young-Ride-on-and-Pray-Often.php Have you ever thought of the ladies of the past who fell in love with the hunt What they must have endured to be a part of the field The acrobatic skills in staying atop the horse while balancing with one stirrup, the bruised thighs from the lightly padded leaping horn, the thin dresses designed for... articles Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:34:44 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-155_Ward-Union-HAI-Monster-Rally-For-Trim-Monday-14th-of-December.php Christy Reynolds, The Ward Union Hunt Chairman, has called a Monster HAI Rally to be held in the Trim Castle Hotel, Trim on Monday week the 14th December at 8pm. The battle begins here. We have been planning our campaign quietly behind the scenes but it goes public from here said Reynolds. He contin... news Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:58:05 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-154_Competition.php In these long winter evenings when all your livestock human and non human are finally warm and safe isnt it better to tax ones brain a bit rather than relaxing in front of the TV There is a prize for the best and most complete answers to this two part puzzle which we will publish -if we get correc... competition Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:24:10 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-153_Out-Out-Damp-Fog.php It was nothing like Carl Sandburgs fog that comes on little cat feet. The fog hovering over Potomac Hunt members gathered at Austin Kiplingers Montevideo for the annual Thanksgiving Day hunt was dismal, dark and dank. However, it didnt deter diehard foxhunters from crawling out of a warm bed to prep... reports Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:51:32 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-150_A-Lifetimes-Pursuit.php The Australian artist Robert Wade once said Watercolour is a lifetime pursuit... mostly uphill. img:1rightNow, almost everyone has tried to paint in watercolour, its often the first thing you did at school on your first day, so most of us can appreciate the sentiment. But, to become competent and... articles Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:12:37 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-149_IW-Hunt-Tri-Sports-Relay.php Friday 2nd April '10 Start and finish at the kennels, Gatcombe. img:1right Teams of three: cyclist, runner and rider. Entry 10 per person. Prize of 100 for first team. Contact Eve Ablitt - 01983 882191. events Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:14:02 +0000 GMT