The Field has been leading the pack since 1853 with its coverage of hunting and the wealth of tradition and culture associated with it. Whether following beagles, harriers, bloodhounds or foxhounds, our unrivalled content – produced by the very best writers and photographers – celebrates and explores the history, houndwork and horsemanship that underpins this most British of fieldsports.
Quorn hunt buttons

The story of hunt buttons

The right to wear hunt buttons is granted purely on merit, and for this reason these small but significant additions to a hunt coat have, justifiably, been treasured for generations.…

Desert Orchid: one of the most famous and popular Cheltenham Gold Cup winners

100 years of the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Before you read jockey Marcus Armytage’s feature on why the Cheltenham Gold Cup is still the pinnacle of jump racing, be sure to take a look at our guides to…

Three ladies at Cheltenham

What to wear for Cheltenham: ladies

Want a guide to what to wear? Look no further than The Field Before reading our guide to what to wear for Cheltenham, you might be interested to learn that…

Point-to-Point fictures in March 2015 will show some great sport.

Point-to-Point Fixtures: February 2024

All the point-to-point fixtures for February 2024 in one place for you to plan and prepare for an enjoyable day out in the countryside. POINT TO POINT FIXTURES IN FEBRUARY…

The Recipe For The Perfect Hunt Ball

“I have been to so many incredibly dreadful parties and you have to sit next to such boring people. But at the perfect hunt ball no one says ‘How many…

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Point-to-Point Fixtures: January 2024

Start your year off right by going to a point-to-point this January. Whatever the weather may be you can still head to the field to claim some fresh air and…

The perfect Christmas box for hunt staff

The Christmas box is more than just a gift, which is why everyone should give as generously as they can this festive season – or risk going down in hunting…

Hunting Mares

People are very rarely lukewarm when it comes to an opinion on hunting mares. The naysayers condemn them as complicated, high-maintenance and slaves to their hormones, while those in the…

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Point-to-Point Fixtures: November 2023

All the point-to-point fixtures for November 2023 in one place for you to plan and prepare for an enjoyable day out in the countryside. POINT-TO-POINT FIXTURES IN NOVEMBER 2023 Sunday…

The Fife Bloodhounds

The Fife Bloodhounds

In a countryside under pressure from a sharp focus on farming, its relationship with the environment and biodiversity, and changing attitudes towards the way we use animals, the ability for…