Alexandra Henton

Ratting with terriers. Patterdale.

Ratting with terriers gives rise to the obvious question. Which breed of terrier makes the best ratter. The debate is like huntsmen discussing the merits of modern English foxhounds, Old…

The Field's Macnab Challenge 2014 was sponsored for the first time by Glenfarclas Whisky, Hine Cognac and Champagne Pol Roger.

The Macnab Challenge 2014 was the best to date. With new sponsorship on board the Macnab Challenge was held for the first time in association with Glenfarclas Whisky, Hine Cognac…

Luxury dress slippers. My Slippers spice velvet with fox's heads are a hit with the hunting crowd.

Luxury dress slippers have several guises and multiple personalities. From summer staple in fashionable linen to state occasions in full patent shine, it can hold its own amid the Oxfords,…

How to drive in snow. Ice driving

Ice driving requires the same skill set, just tailored slightly differently, whether you are negotiating a dicey commuter run, or ice driving hell for leather on specially crafted ice race…

Best Brogues. Best brogues at the Edward Green factory in Northampton.

Best brogues simply cannot be bettered by any other gentleman’s shoe. The slipper can try, the boot can have -a-go and the loafer can attempt to edge up on the…

The January 2015 issue of The Field magazine

Workhorse game guns – the 12 shotguns that handle brilliantly and don’t break; hunting on moors or over hedges – which is best? the English mammoth – can we recreate…

Which is the best month to shoot?

The best month to shoot must be August, with the season opening and grouse shooting on the agenda. Or maybe September as the partridge skim over the hedgerows and you…