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-308_Blair-Says-He-Undercut-FoxHunting-Ban.php Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair said he deliberately sabotaged the ban on fox hunting his government introduced, calling it one of the domestic legislative measures I most regret. In his memoir A Journey, published by Random House today, Blair said he ensured that the 2004 Hunting Act was a m... news Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:46:42 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-307_Birr-Game-and-Country-Fair-Attracts-30000.php THE LARGEST gathering of Irish field sports enthusiasts since recent protests over hunting legislation was held in Birr, Co Offaly, at the weekend. An estimated 30,000 people attended the fourth annual Irish Game and Country Fair at Birr Castle where experts in shooting, fishing, equine and canine ... news Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:45:32 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-306_Studies-Find-a-Better-Way-to-Measure-Weight-Loss-in-Horses.php If you are struggling to get your horse or pony fit for the coming season perhaps the following information may help. According to recent research results, two separate studies prove that belly girth measurements are a better way to assess early weight loss than heart girth. One of the problems f... articles Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:55:49 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-305_Bloodstock-Breeders-Face-Most-Unprofitable-Year-Warns-Accountants-James-Cowper.php The UKs bloodstock industry is facing its most unprofitable year for more than a decade, with fees charged for covering stallions increasing at a faster rate than the prices achieved for the yearlings produced when subsequently sold at market two years later, warns equine and bloodstock accountants ... news Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:34:16 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-304_The-Keen-Foxhunters-Miscellany-by-Peter-Holt.php The Keen Foxhunters Miscellany published by Quiller Publishing 16-95 ISBN 978-1-84689-065-9 follows on from the authors previous work The Keen Shots Miscellany. The work is a compilation of anecdotes, reports, stories and quirky tales of hunting wisdom from the Romans to the present day. Its a r... book reviews Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:45:12 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-303_1876-Directory.php We have put the 1876 Bailys Directory on-line free of charge at a different site www.bailyshunting.co.uk news Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:21:38 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-302_Walter-James-Pady-ex-MFH.php The North American horse world has lost one of its stalwarts with the death of Walter James Pady, ex-MFH of the Toronto and North York Hunt ON who was killed tragically in an automobile accident on Monday, August 9, 2010. Walter, 77, was well-known and much loved throughout the world of horses and h... obituaries Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:36:40 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-300_Great-Art-Picks-Up-Where-Nature-Ends.php So said Marc Chagall, and as far as I know he and Kent artist Paul Apps never met. But Chagalls sentiment is certainly expressed in the work of Paul Apps work as it captures the unique character of the subject and interaction with its natural environment. img:1right Paul is a passionate wildlife ... articles Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:41:45 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-299_Lives-of-Dogs-Origins--Evolution-of-Hunting--Sporting-Breeds.php The National Sporting Library Museum will host a full-day symposium Lives of Dogs: Origins Evolution of Hunting Sporting Breeds An international panel of six speakers,moderated by Timothy J. Greenan, M.D., will trace the history of hunting with dogs from prehistory through the present day. The... news Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:25:02 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-298_Richard-Charles-Robertson-March--Jt-Master-of-the-Glamorgan-Hunt-3111929-1972010.php Richard was born in Cardiff and from an early age he loved farms and animals. He worked on local farms and rode a pony and hunted with the Nantfawr Hounds. He was educated at the Cathedral School, the Downs in Colwall and at Marlborough College and then at Seale Hayne Agricultural College and Exete... obituaries Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:03:29 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-295_Getting-Ready-for-the-New-Season--Equine-Dentistry.php Dentistry should be as much of an essential part of a horse routine as farriery and inoculations. A horses tooth crown and root is approximately 5-6 in total length and continually erupts through the gums on average of 3mm per year this was ideal in their natural environment where they were designe... articles Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:37:29 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-294_Cottesmore-Hunt-Supporters-Hound-Racing-Evening.php How do you improve on a really good day at the Game Fair We could think of nothing better than attending the Cottesmore Hound Racing Evening organised as a fund raiser.img:1right Hound racing Cottesmore style we were to discover is a lot less formally regimented Weatherbys or even terrier racing, ... news Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:25:31 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-293_Sporting-Prints--Collectables-OnLine-Auction-2010.php Sunday 1st August '10 to Saturday 11th September '10 Sally Mitchell Fine Arts presents an Exhibition and On-Line Auction To include hunting, racing, driving, shooting images and related lots. Sally Mitchell Fine Arts is hosting a Rare Sporting Print On-Line Auction which can be viewed at: http:www.i-bidder.comformsSaleDetails.phpeventid1309 img:1rig... events Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:03:12 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-291_Ross-Harriers-Sponsored-Hound-Exercise--by-Bike.php Wednesday 1st September '10 The Ross Harriers are planning a sponsored hound and rider exercise session from the Ross Hunt Kennels in Coughton Ross on Wye Ready to move off at 6pm. All welcome, including children. Please contact one of the Ross Harriers Masters for a sponsorship form. There is ample parking and a barbeque... events Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:26:12 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-290_Society-of-Equestrian-Artists.php Monday 22nd November '10 to Wednesday 8th December '10 Equestrian Artists Affordable Art Fair The Mews Palace House Newmarket Suffolk Exhibition of small and affordable works Contact Alexander Hooton email secequestrianartists.co.uk events Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:32:02 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-289_No-Place-for-Vigilantes.php It is an unpleasant truth that, where long-standing practices are outlawed by prejudice, unsavoury replacements often appear. Reports of an urban group allegedly beating a fox to death with a cricket bat and then posting the images on-line are a demonstration of this. If the reports prove to be c... news Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:59:14 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-288_A-Very-Important-Person--August-2010.php A quick Summer quiz. Who is the most important person in your hunt When hunting of course the answer is easy, its the Master as conductor of the orchestra that is hounds, field and followers. However during the summer when we have puppy shows, hound shows and a myriad of summer events vying for at... frontpage Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:43:43 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-287_August-Competition.php For a really easy to enter competition this month we want you to think of the most amusing collective nouns for the following hunting roles:- e.g a Hypertension of Masters Master Huntsman Secretary Treasurer Whipper -in All entries must be printable and the competition will last the whole... competition Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:27:31 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-286_Bailys-Baseball-Cap.php The Bailys Baseball cap is a highly stylish addition to any wardrobe. It comes in two colour combinations black with a red peak or reversed as red and with a black peak. Through a Velcro size adjustment it can be fitted to heads both large and small. img:1right It comes complete with the Bailys log... product reviews Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:00:51 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-285_Bailys-Phone-Sock.php OK, I admit it I am prone to losing things, phone, keys etc. I have lost them all, we have been out with the horses or dogs and they have fallen unnoticed from a pocket as something else diverts my attention. It was a sheer delight to find the phone sock, complete with detachable lanyard, as not on... product reviews Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:45:22 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-284_Missing-Terrier--Brockenhurst-Hants.php We have been asked to help find a 7 month old brown terrier that went missing on the 23rd July from near the Balmer Lawn Hotel. He is micro chipped but since his owners were on holiday does not know the area at all. img:1right There have apparently been sightings of him in the area since, but if ... news Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:29:38 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-283_The-Society-of-Equestrian-Artists-International-Open-Exhibition.php Tuesday 3rd August '10 to Sunday 8th August '10 The Horse in Art The Society of Equestrian Artists International Open Exhibition Mall Galleries London 3rd - 8th August 2010 Admission Free Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 1pm events Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:46:17 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-282_Law-Of-Field-Sports-by-Tim-Russ-and-Jamie-Foster-ISBN-9780854900685-2500-2010.php At some time in the past a rule was written probably in Latin that books about law are not meant to be approachable. The rule states that such books are written by highly qualified lawyers who are taking time out from the stress of actually practising law and have decided therefore to pass on some o... book reviews Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:33:31 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-281_All-Puppy-Walkers-Need-a-Stuffed-Moose.php I started helping with puppy walking about two years ago. My friends were lucky enough to walk two puppies for the New Forest Hounds. The puppies had come down from the Zetland and were called Captain and Cassis.img:1right I booked a regular slot on Sundays to walk them. Their landlords were only t... articles Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:39:56 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-280_Ross-Harriers-Hunt-Terrier-and-Lurcher-Show.php Saturday 14th August '10 Terrier Lurcher Show. Followed by Hound Racing Novelty Races for All Comers dogs, terriers, lurchers, children etc On14th AUGUST 2010, 12.30 pm THE HILL, WESTON UNDER PENYARD, ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 7PZ By kind permission of R and G Evans BBQ and licensed bar available Free Admission to Field Race cards... events Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:23:11 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-279_Introducing-the-Wine-Club.php Readers of old Bailys will know that Bailys always used to offer its subscribers the best of everything and seek out exceptional value. We have been searching for some time for a quality focused wine dealer who is small enough to be able to be flexible as regards personalised labelling of bottle... wine club Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:49:00 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-277_The-Law-of-Field-Sports.php A new book on the Law of Field Sports was published at the Game Fair. Easily approachable with chapter summaries it allows the reader to:- distinguish between searching for a quarry and subsequent lawful hunting, and determine in law when a badger sett is not a badger sett. A full review is now av... news Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:31:48 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-275_The-Silver-Fox-Challenge-Hambleden-Estate.php Sunday 26th September '10 Hunt teams that have been taking part in inter-hunt scurries around the County Show circuit are advised to get practising for the ultimate inter-hunt relay the Silver Fox Challenge. With 3000 going to the winning team it is a closely fought competition that takes place over a beautifully built co... events Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:50:48 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-274_Win-3000-for-Your-Hunt-in-the-Silver-Fox-Challenge.php Hunt teams that have been taking part in inter-hunt scurries around the County Show circuit are advised to get practising for the ultimate inter-hunt relay the Silver Fox Challenge. With 3000 going to the winning team it is a closely fought competition that takes place over a beautifully built cour... news Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:43:08 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-273_Maypole-the-Story-of-a-Beagle-Hound-by-Judy-Foot.php There are very few books designed to introduce hunting and its management that are specifically designed for children. There are even less in this genre that were not written in the 1930-50s and use antiquated terms or concepts or expect their audience to have grown up in a fully staffed yard and wi... book reviews Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:02:52 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-272_A-New-Era-for-Hunting--The-Hunting-Regulatory-Authority.php Throughout the discussions over the last few years between the leadership of the Hunting community and political allies in Westminster, it has always been made clear to us that the chances of Repeal of the Hunting Act 2004 would be greatly enhanced if an independent authority could be brought into ... articles Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:56:50 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-271_Brittania-Beagles-Puppy-Show-2010.php The Centenary Puppy Show of the Britannia Beagles took place at the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth on Saturday 10th July beginning with a traditional Breakfast in the Gunroom attended by 165 members of the Hunt and their guests. The Master, Admiral Sir James Eberle GCB, welcomed everyone and sai... news Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:21:46 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-270_Puppy-Show-Report--Results-18th-July-2010.php Held in front of its purpose built kennel complex built in the 1930s, the Albrighton Woodland Puppy Show 2010 was very well attended for one of the smaller hunts. Though Mr Peter Swanns declared intention is to move to an all black and tan pack, hound breeding is an inexact science which is why it... reports Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:50:59 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-268_A-Brush-with-Politics--July-2010.php Another five last night- no good though was the cryptic message on the telephone from my brother in law who farms in the SE. To put some context around the message I should explain that we had put out a request for a brush or three as lures for the terrier racing season. As anyone who has run one o... frontpage Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:15:42 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-267_Politics-Trample-Over-Principles-as-Irish-Coalition-Sacrifices-Ward-Union.php The revised programme for Government agreed between Fianna Fail and the Green Party will go into the records as one the most shameful deals ever perpetrated on rural people by an Irish Government. It was treachery carried out by a gang of what can now only be described as Fianna Fail traitors to the... news Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:41:58 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-266_Thoughts-from-an-MEP-at-Blaston-Hound-Show-2010.php This annual fixture, associated with the Blaston Agricultural Show, took place on Sunday 27th, on a brilliant June day with clear blue skies and sunshine. Indeed it was so hot that the paving in the middle of the show ring needed to be sprayed with a watering-can periodically to keep it cool. The... news Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:56:36 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-265_When-in-Rome.php The Roma Hunt, or, to give its full name, the Societa Romana Della Caccia Alla Volpe can trace its roots back to 1836 when Lord Chesterfield founded the pack, he built the present kennels in 1926 just outside Rome on the beautiful and historic Appian Way. Lord Chesterfields design houses the hounds... articles Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:46:12 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-264_A-Clear-and-Unambigous-Message-for-Irish-Politicians.php In a speech made today concerning the attempt by the Irish government to appease its minority coalition partners, Des Crofton, National Director, National Association of Regional Game Councils at the RISE Rally, Trim, County Meath left the politicians in no doubt about the exercise of free will a... news Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:16:04 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-263_Two-Losses.php It was with sadness that we noted the passing of a great hunting stalwart, Bruce Jessep in March 2010. Bruce was Master of the Christchurch Hunt for 12 years, from 1978 until 1989. He continued to actively hunt for many years following that. The last time he rode out with Christchurch Hunt was at t... obituaries Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:48:15 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-262_Memorial-to-Alex-Pimbley.php The horse and hunting world in the North West of England recently mourned the passing of one of its favourite sons. Alex Thomas Pimbley tragically passed away on the 4th June 2010 after a short but hard fought illness. Alex was Joint Master of the Vale of Lune Harriers and Three Counties Bloodhounds... obituaries Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:58:51 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-261_Britannia-Beagles-Centenary-Puppy-Show.php The Centenary Puppy Show of the Britannia Beagles will take place at the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth on Saturday 10th July with a traditional Breakfast in the Gunroom followed by the judging of the Puppies by Geoff Cox and Peter Alder. Peter is the father of George Alder who has been the Huntsm... news Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:14:34 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-260_RISE-Campaign-Responds-as-Gormley-Lays-Down-the-Gauntlet.php The campaign to save the Ward Union Hunt gathers pace as the pro field sports Rural Ireland Says Enough Campaign has announced a series of public rallies, demonstrations and other initiatives in response to Minister John Gormleys decision to attempt to force new anti-hunting laws through the Dil an... news Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:57:43 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-259_Its-in-the-Blood--A-Look-at-the-Artist-Liam-Clancy.php Liam Clancy was born in 1978 into a County Tipperary family which had been steeped for generations in horses and field-sports. His uncle, Martin Clancy, was for many years master and huntsman of the Shillelagh and District Foxhounds, and Liam developed a passion for hounds from a very early age.img:... articles Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:37:22 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-258_Overseas-Honours-for-Nigel-Peel-MFH.php The Bryn Mawr Hound Show Association is pleased to make Nigel Peel, MFH the first overseas recipient of the Julian Marshall Award. Nigel Peel has been Master and huntsman of a pack of foxhounds for thirty-eight seasons. For the past twenty-two years he and his wife have been Joint-Masters of one of ... news Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:56:58 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-257_Bassets-at-Bryn-Mawr-2010--A-Super-Day-for-the-Calf-Pasture.php The Calf Pasture Bassets with consistent conformation and quality captured the Doghound Championship with Stallion Hound class winner Calf Pastures Sandanona Steelhead 06 img:1right for the third straight year, the Bitch Championship and grand champion basset honours with Unentered Bitch winner Cal... news Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:41:34 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-256_New-Highland-Drag-Hunt-Gallops-into-the-History-Books.php The first ever drag hunt for the Highlands is embarking on a full season of hunting and social events, and is set to bring a new dimension to Highland life. Already receiving overwhelming support, from both the equestrian and non equestrian communities, the Highland Drag Hunt will cover Moray an... news Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:52:20 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-255_American-Hunters-Free-to-Good-Homes.php The following rather sad note was received from Leslie. Due to divorce, I am obliged to give away my two great horses who are here in Charlottesville, VA. One is a 12 year old Irish Draft gray mare who is super sweet and even tempered. The other is a buckskin gelding appendix quarter horse, who ... news Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:41:43 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-254_June-2010--Lets-Get-Talking.php Summer is approaching rapidly, and hunt horses everywhere are enjoying a well-earned summer break before being brought gradually back into work. One advantage of the long summer evenings is that they give people a chance to meet, and talk. This must be seen as a golden opportunity for us to intro... frontpage Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:50:10 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-253_Hundreds-Attend-RISE-Campaign-Demo-in-Cashel-County-Tipperary.php Local organisers say that up to five hundred supporters of the RISE Rural Ireland Says Enough Campaign have taken part in a demo in Cashel, county Tipperary, in defence of traditional rural sports like hunting, coursing and shooting. The demo was planned to coincide with a Fianna Fil regional confe... news Sat, 22 May 2010 13:28:17 +0100 GMT http://www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com/story-252_Hound-Song.php There are few more mellifluous sounds than the singing of hounds in kennel. And I would like to share this piece with you from a book published in 1932 by a well informed and amusing writer on all matters connected with venery. Frederick Watson wrote entertainingly of hound song. Hounds, like al... articles Mon, 17 May 2010 19:29:03 +0100 GMT