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-683_The-Story-of-Chicken-Little--February-2012.php Do you remember the fable of Chicken Little The story centred on a misinterpretation of facts which led to an outbreak of predictions of calamity without justification. In terms of hounds and hunting it seems that local media in the UK, Ireland and the US are encouraging such predictions in their r... frontpage Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:08:14 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-682_Abbeyfeale-Harriers-Annual-Hunting-Festival.php Sunday 12th February '12 to Friday 17th February '12 Sunday 12th February Half Way House, Ballymacelligott, Co. KerryRooves Bridge Harriers Monday 13th February Cunniffes Bar, Currow, Co. KerryMacroom Foxhounds Tuesday 14th February Goalpost Bar, Tournafulla, Co. Limerick Joint meet of: South Tipperary Harriers Jessfield Harriers Wednesday 15... events Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:12:30 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-681_Could-NLP-Have-a-Place-in-the-Hunting-Field.php In this, the first of a series of articles Andrew J Hancock asks whether NLP could improve the relationship you have with your horse and whether a change in your belief systems will have a positive effect on the performance of your horse when out hunting. Are you living your equestrian dream Or is... articles Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:15:11 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-680_Cragfast-Pot-Holed-And-Generally-Stuck.php Beside the danger to hounds and terriers hunting on the fell, inclement weather, getting lost there was always a danger of getting stuck. Using newspaper reports of the time here are some examples. Crag-fast Thrilling Experience. This week George Chapman and the Coniston Foxhounds have been hunting... articles Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:33:56 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-679_Fete-de-la-Chasse-Carrouges-Normandy-France.php Friday 3rd August '12 to Sunday 5th August '12 This year is the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Hunting and Fishing. The Festival of Hunting and Fishing attracts more than 75,000 spectators. The event is spread over 30 hectares in the beautiful surroundings of the Chteau, and features shows and demonstrations such as hounds, hunts, horses, ... events Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:34:32 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-678_An-Evening-with-Sir-Johnny-Scott-at-the-De-Burgh-and-North-Essex.php About 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... news Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:42:43 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-677_Venerie-Weekend-in-Belgium--Weimesmeer-2012.php Friday 26th October '12 to Sunday 28th October '12 A weekend of hunting and hounds in Belgium Please see website for further details http:slipjacht.ebeck.bepagewelkom and contact Mr Guy Lemmens events Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:26:32 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-676_Fernie-Couple-Announce-Engagement.php There was a slight delay to the Fernie hounds moving of to find their trail on Saturday 21st as Guy Morrison and Caroline Ruddle announced their engagement at Carlton Curlieu Manor meet. img:1right The couple met at the Fernie hunt team chase event last April, and are planning to marry at the end ... people Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:29:45 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-675_A-Day-With-the-Buccleuch-Hounds-in-1982.php In January 1982 scribe Hilary Gray now Mactaggart and snapper Jane Arres of the Southern Reporter a regional newspaper from the Scottish borders met up with huntsman Lionel Salter and whipper-in George Trotter at the Duke of Buccleuchs kennels at St Boswells both men appear in this photograph. Thi... articles Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:39:11 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-674_Blaston-Hound-Show-2012.php Sunday 24th June '12 Old English and Modern Hound Classes. events Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:44:52 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-673_Former-Bailys-Editor-Joins-the-Countryside-Alliance.php We 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... news Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:59:25 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-672_The-Patey--Discount-on-the-Ultimate-in-Hunting-Caps-Last-Few-Days.php Purchasing 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... news Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:50:52 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-671_CLA-Game-Fair-2012.php Friday 20th July '12 to Sunday 22nd July '12 CLA Game Fair, Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Lincs events Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:57:48 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-670_Scottish-Hound-Show.php Saturday 18th August '12 CASTLE HOLM, LANGHOLM By kind permission of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch Buccleuch Estates Including classes for Studbook Hill Foxhounds Harriers Beagles events Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:05:06 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-669_Rydal-Hound-Show.php Thursday 16th August '12 Details to follow events Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:03:59 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-667_Harrogate-Hound-Show-2012.php Wednesday 11th July '12 events Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:01:36 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-666_Festival-of-Hunting.php Wednesday 18th July '12 Festival of Hunting, Peterborough events Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:36:30 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-665_Welsh-Hound-Show.php Thursday 28th June '12 Thursday 28th June - Builth Wells events Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:35:21 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-664_Who-Would-Want-to-be-a-Field-Master.php This article written prior to the UK Hunting Act 2004 and taken from Bailys Hunting Companion illustrates the challenges trials and tribulations undertaken on every hunting day by that unsung hero the Field Master Let it be understood that I am speaking about foxhunting, and let the young beginner... articles Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:37:35 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-663_Book-Review--A-Countrymans-Creel.php A Countrymans Creel- The Remarkable, the Heart-rending, the Intriguing, the Almost Unbelievable Conor Farrington Illustrator: Joseph Shepherd ISBN 978-1-903122-35-5 Merlin Unwin 14-99 I had never heard of Conor Farrington until picking up this compendium of short stories however the fact that he was... book reviews Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:42:01 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-662_Curates-Egg-January-2012.php The curates egg was always said to be good in parts and there is no doubt that this short phrase summarises the last 12 months. The year started with a snow bound UK and Europe and long term invites to attend the opening meet of a foreign pack had to be postponed. Hunts did meet for the tradition... frontpage Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:34:44 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-661_Estelle-Margaret-Holloway-February-24th-1922--December-18th-2011.php Estelle Holloway who has died aged 89 was by all accounts an accomplished, courageous and very determined person. She was born in Cheltenham, being a descendant of the Vowell family of county Cork originally a Devon born family from Vowellscombe Manor, near Ugborough. From the age of eighteen m... obituaries Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:21:50 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-660_South-of-England-Hound-Show-2012.php Thursday 7th June '12 to Friday 8th June '12 The 2012 Show will be held on 7th and 8th June for foxhounds and beagles respectively. Sophie Hill runs the Hound Show in the capacity of Secretary and Treasurer. Her contact details are below. Miss Sophie Hill Duckyls Holt, West Hoathly, Sussex RH19 4QN Tel: 01342 810282 E-mail: please use this ... events Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:01:08 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-659_Book-Review--Hoofbeats-Through-My-Heart-A-Life-Shared-With-Horses.php by David Edelsten ISBN: 978 1 906122 44 7 Published: January 2012 Price: 7.99 A quick question. Do you have any book tokens that arrived as Christmas present and that you were not quite sure what to do with Then go and order this delightful new book from David Edelsten. img:1left At 128 pages with ... book reviews Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:45:09 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-658_The-Morpeth-Hunt-is-on-the-move.php 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... news Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:11:25 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-657_The-Hunting-Life-of-Thomas-Assheton-Smith.php During the uneasy peace between England and France following the treaty of Amiens in 1802 Thomas Assheton Smith had occasion to visit Paris where he was presented to the Emperor. Having heard of his prowess as a foxhunter, Napoleon turned to his officers and said, Voici, messieurs, le premier chas... articles Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:14:56 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-656_Olive-Weston-East-Lincs-Basset-Hounds-1926--2011.php On 27th December, one of Lincolnshires most prominent horsewomen and hunting ladies was lost to us. She was born Olive Hind, the daughter of a Nottingham solicitor and she spent her childhood at home in Edwalton, where she was first educated privately by a governess, shared with the children of the... obituaries Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:28:09 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-655_Britains-Youngest-Huntsman-Announces-Engagement-on-Christmas-Day.php As 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 Hardingimg:1left Huntsman with the Tedworth and Rachael Ridley their stud groom. Oliver, who was recently described by the Guardian newspaper in one of ... news Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:44:03 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-654_Boxing-Day-Meets.php An 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... news Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:20:39 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-653_New-Pressure-on-UK-Government-to-Overturn-the-Hunting-Act.php New 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 o... news Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:37:08 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-652_Horses-Help-Heroes-Gets-Support-from-Curre-and-Llagibby-Hunt.php A 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... news Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:20 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-651_Charles-James-The-Christmas-Fox-Download.php Looking 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 Baily... news Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:07:35 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-650_Bakers-Creek-Meet-or-In-the-Bermuda-Triangle.php The TVH met at Bakers Creek south west of Knoxville on Thursday December 15th. This is a large area of wooded peninsular and open fields surrounded by what now is in effect a huge lake. It was a select group with only the Huntsman, one Master and a very small field. Hounds moved off and it was soon... reports Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:58:43 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-649_A-Day-with-the-Otter-Hounds.php This report by Philoconos first appeared in Bailys in 1899 it is provided here merely for the sake of historical interest as we join with the author following the Culmstock along the Exe valley. The language is sometimes a little florid but it provides a glimpse of the excitement and appreciation of... articles Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:22:32 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-648_Roger-Scruton-Keen-On-Hunting.php Roger Scruton has worn many hats, but possibly his favourite is the safety helmet he dons to gallop after hounds in full cry. He is the published author of more than 30 books, founding editor of The New Statesman and the composer of an opera and its producer. Considered one of Britains leading think... articles Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:11:12 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-647_Visiting-the-Shires-by-Karen-DavisonWhite.php I went to Leicestershire on the 24th November for a wonderful talk from Michael Clayton at the Melton Carnegie Museum regarding his recently published book The Duke of Rutlands Hounds - The Belvoir This is a book which should be on everyones must purchase list and is an exceedingly enjoyable read. ... articles Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:31:06 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-646_The-Fell-Packs-During-the-191418-Conflict.php World War 1 involved most of the worlds great powers assembled in two opposing alliances. More than seventy million personnel including sixty million Europeans were mobilised in one of the largest wars in history. More than fifteen million people were killed. In the years leading up to the war the t... articles Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:19:17 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-645_Hunt-Staff-Required-for-the-Blue-Ridge.php The Blue Ridge Hunt Boyce, Virginia requires a huntsman and first whipper-in beginning with the 2012-2013 season. Please contact MFH Linda Armbrust for further details. eMail: lindaarmbrust.net staff changes Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:17:30 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-644_A-Fellside-Meet.php Whilst there are innumerable accounts of hunts and huntsmen on the Lakeland fells pre ban, someone who was simply a follower who stood, usually frozen to the core silhouetted on the skyline, has written precious little The piece below is by necessity a compilation, the hunt described never happened ... articles Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:28:02 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-643_Interesting-Times--December-2011.php There is no doubt that the last month has been packed full of interesting developments, in the UK the month saw the announcement that Alice Barnard will be leaving the Countryside Alliance to head up a charity. Talking of charities, it is interesting to note that the LACS sacked their communications... frontpage Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:36:58 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-642_The-Launch-of-the-AMHB-DVD-In-Kennels.php Last 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 60 invi... news Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:48:12 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-641_The-Amateur-v-Professional-debate.php The amateurprofessional debate has kept arguments going around dining room tables for many a night, but while hunting live quarry is banned this may not be the best time to compare the merits of huntsmen, whatever their respective backgrounds. So lets look at amateur v professional in a wider contex... articles Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:24:39 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-640_Tales-of-Hunting-in-India.php We came across Hugh Craig Harvey while looking for information about the Ootacamund Hunt. Mr Craig Harvey was master of the South Tetcott from 1962-67 and his brother,Andrew, was master of the Ooty from 1950-52 Ootacamund is 6,000 feet up in the Nilgiris hills in South India, and before partition ... articles Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:35:33 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-638_Book-Review-Working-Ferrets-Handling-with-Nets-Guns--Dogs.php 2nd Edition by Jackie Drakeford ISBN 978-1-84689-109-0 R.R.P. 14.99 There are times in the hunting year that the weather conspires to make the day unsafe for hounds or horses and on such days there is nothing better than spending a day working with dogs and ferrets. In this excellent review Dan... book reviews Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:33:45 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-637_A-First-Hunting-Trip-to-Ireland.php I spent the week with Willy Leahy and the Galway Blazers in Ireland. My riding and hunting experience was wonderful and no one got hurt. The American perception seems to be that hunting in Ireland is a way to kill yourself but I did not have that experience at all. I think that it all depends on ... articles Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:20:52 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-636_New-Online-Entry-System-for-Point-to-Points-Goes-Live.php The 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 ... news Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:37:32 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-635_Hunting-Diaries.php Dont you just love diaries and particularly old hunting journals Reflecting on the book Trencher and Kennel by Charles Simpson, which I have given you a previous snippet from. George Paynes hunting journal in one of the chapters makes for a forthright account of a hunting day and something we are ... articles Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:14:56 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-634_Hunting-Men-Lost-in-the-Great-War.php Since this weekend is Remembrance Sunday we have reproduced some of the records that appeared in the annual editions of BHD during the 1914-18 war. During the Great War Bailys contained brief details of hunt staff subscribers and supporters that had fallen during the conflict so please spare a few ... articles Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:16:04 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-633_Book-Review-A-History-of-the-Lunesdale--Oxenholme-Staghounds-Ron-Black.php In his recently self-published book, A History of the Lunesdale Oxenholme Staghounds, Ron Black has chosen to focus his attention on a rather unique pack in the Lake District and hence provide the reader with a new insight into the wider history of hunting and its place within the social history o... book reviews Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:35:04 +0000 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-632_Hunting-with-the-Bassets-of-Leadon-Vale.php My heart was pounding, my head swimming with fatigue and my leaden legs felt as if they would give way at any moment. The wind was one of those which traditional Worcestershire people describe as lazy it is too idle to go round you so it goes straight through you instead and chills you to the marro... articles Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:22:08 +0000 GMT