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Dear Mr McCall I write to you with some concern over the recent message that you have published regarding hunting in Cumbria, and I admit after conducting considerable research I am confused. I write as someone who has direct experience of dealing with over 20 Police Forces over a number of years including working with...

The Hunting Office have now provided simple advice and guidance on how to operate in a Covid-Secure manner. The guidance should go a long way to removing the deceit and half truths currently being spread by those with animal rights agenda relating to the current 2019-ncov sars2 pandendemic. Activities can continue as per the guidelines...

As the new hunting season approaches, this year has proved a challenge for many hunts with the curtailment of their usual fundraising events. To help counter this Lycetts have launched a free prize draw. This will enable a winning hunt to put to good use £1000 for the benefit of their hunt. When this year’s...

For nearly thirty years the name of Alexander James has been a byword for the finest country clothing. Worn by gamekeepers, carriage drivers, country sports enthusiasts and riders in every equestrian field, from hunting, showing, side saddle or simply hacking, a piece of clothing with the Alexander James label assures the wearer of a top...

The sixth biennial on-line auction of the late, great Mick Cawston’s work is being hosted through the Sale Room at https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/sally-mitchell-fine-arts-ltd The sale is in the form of a timed online auction ending on the 26th July.  However, personal perusal of the 80+ lots featuring both original works and prints is available through Sally Mitchells...

We are delighted to introduce another high quality advertiser. Glaze & Gordon (www.glazeandgordon.com) is a British country & equestrian brand that offers something a little bit different for hounds, hunters, horses, and home. The founders have gone to great lengths to ensure they offer well-designed, stylish products.Each item is handpicked by founder, Becs from trusted...

Richard Lloyd is certainly one of the best harrier huntsman of his generation and the Pendle Forest and Craven hunt have enjoyed 30 wonderful years of him as their Huntsman through some of the most challenging decades for the sport in general. He began his career in hunt service in 1977. His passion for hunting...

A new committee has been formed by representatives from the hunting associations and the Countryside Alliance (CA). It’s remit will be to  develop, and assist with the implementation of, a strategy to ensure the long-term future of hunting with hounds The Hunting Joint Committee (HJC),  chaired by Nick Herbert, chairman of the CA, will develop...

The Hunt Staff Benefit Society is delighted to announce that although the 2020 Horn & Hound Ball has been postponed until next year they are still running a Silent Auction throughout June this year. Please follow the link below to view all of the wonderful Lots available and get bidding! There is also the opportunity...

The Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA) has announced that Andrew Osborne will become the association’s next Chairman, after the AGM in May 2021. Andrew, a former Master of Foxhounds who has hunted the Sinnington, Bedale and Cottesmore hounds, is currently vice chairman of the MFHA and sits on the MFHA committee as representative for the...