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The Field » Hunting
4M ago
These treasured tokens are bestowed only upon those who go above and beyond in service of their hunt but the rules around hunt buttons can be complex
This set of Quorn Hunt buttons worn by George VI sold for £180 at Chorley's Auctioneers in March 2024The right to wear hunt buttons is granted purely on merit, and for this reason these small but significant additions …Continue reading ..read more
The Field » Hunting
4M ago
Carolling and hunting are two ancient and intertwined traditions of Christmas that are worth preserving, says Janet Menzies
Carols by candlelight Where would Christmas be without hunting? Bing Crosby dreamt of a white Christmas with every Christmas card he wrote. When …Continue reading ..read more
The Field » Hunting
4M ago
Hunting stallions might raise the odd eyebrow but those who ride them insist they are entirely well mannered, says Saskia Campbell
Bruce Langley McKim on his hunting stallion Cos Me BlackThink of a decent hunter and your mind most likely goes to a three-quarter-bred Irish type with enough bone to …Continue reading ..read more
The Field » Hunting
4M ago
Athletic and intelligent and with beauty to match, these hardy little ponies from Ireland’s rugged west coast have captured many hearts, says Gabriel Stone
Gabriel Stone charts the rise in popularity of the Connemara pony, whose stamina and sporting ability make them shine on …Continue reading ..read more
The Field » Hunting
4M ago
The international three-day eventer Rosie Fry explains how countless hours in the saddle on the hunting field have made her into the rider she is today
2G7F3A4 MARLBOROUGH, UK. JULY 11TH. Rosie Fry riding Aunt Augusta during 4* Cross Country event at the Barbury Castle International Horse Trials, Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK on Sunday 11th July 2021. (Credit: Jon Bromley | MI News) Credit: MI News & Sport /Alamy Live NewsThe eventer Rosie Fry looks back at her early days in the saddle, and how hunting has helped her reach …Continue reading ..read more
The Field » Hunting
4M ago
On the battlefield, quick thinking and nerves of steel are vital, and the sport of polo has helped servicemen hone these traits for more than 150 years, says Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Foulerton
Army polo flourished in the early 20th century and was exported across the Empire, including Egypt, where large numbers of …Continue reading ..read more
The Field » Hunting
4M ago
Polo player Tamara Fox remembers how she started out in the sport, how she juggled a business and playing at the top level and the attention to detail of the high-goal game
CIRENCESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Prince Charles Being 'ridden Off' [barged] By Tamara Vestey On The Opposing Team While Prince Harry Is Galloping Forward To Help. Cirencester Park Polo Club. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)The polo player Tamara Fox shares her childhood memories of ponies and rising through the ranks on the polo field. …Continue reading ..read more
The Field » Hunting
4M ago
Ahead of The Derby this weekend (4 June 2022) on the hallowed turf of Epsom racecourse, Fitzdare's Rory Fairfax looks back at the history of this revered equine event, and the controversial 1844 running of the race
CH35049 'Orlando', Winner of the Derby in 1844 by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: real winner 'Running Rein' disqualified; owner sued Orlando's owner, General Jonathan Peel;); Photo © Christie's Images; English, out of copyright.The Derby might not match the betting heat of the Grand National, but it’s considered one of the most revered …Cont ..read more
The Field » Hunting
4M ago
Steaming beer tents, roaring crowds and local heroes — the gung-ho spirit of a point-to-point is as alive as ever, says Rory Knight Bruce
Rory Knight Bruce celebrates the joy of a point-to-point, with its amateur spirit and ability to pull together all parts …Continue reading ..read more
The Field » Hunting
4M ago
Fitzdares' Rory Fairfax recounts how the 2007 Grand National winner Silver Birch, trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Robbie Power, prompted the end for an independent bookie in Wimbledon Park
LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 14: Silver Birch ridden by Robbie Power jumps Becher's Brook on their way to victory in the John Smiths Grand National race held at Aintree Racecourse on April 14, 2007 in Aintree, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Silver Birch;Robbie PowerFitzdares' Rory Fairfax recounts how the 2007 Grand National winner Silver Birch, trained by Go ..read more