Hunt: Eggesford Hunt

Lord Portsmouth and the Eggesford Hounds Part 2

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Many years ago a noble Master of Hounds greatly prized one hound in particular, that he named Vernon, was his favourite. A neighbouring M. F.H. had been unsuccessful in obtaining the services of Vernon, and one day the hound was lost, a thousand pounds were offered for his recovery, but in vain. However, when the...

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Lord Portsmouth and the Eggesford Hounds Part 1

Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in:
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Hunt:

The Earl of Portsmouth was one of the first, together with George Templar, to introduce into the west of England the modern style of fox-hunting. Lord Portsmouth sought to improve the breed of horses by placing in his stud Czar Peter, Quiz, Fox, Anacreon, and other sires of repute. Through selected breeding he converted the...

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