The Queen’s gundogs are respected throughout the shooting world and Her Majesty is their keenest supporter. Elizabeth Walton finds out about the dogs The Queen first learned to work in…
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The Queen’s horses: black beauties of Knightsbridge
The Queen’s horses form the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, maintaining a world-famous tradition that dates back to 1660. But aside from the pomp and display, Her Majesty has a long…
Ben Fogle: our love of labradors
Ben Fogle is not alone in his love of labradors. Every year, they top the most popular breed polls around the world. So in recognition of the world’s favourite dog,…
The Prince’s Countryside Fund Land Rover Bursary 2016
The Prince’s Countryside Fund Land Rover Bursary 2016 has just launched for its third year and is on the hunt for five inspiring young people living and working in the…
How to tackle anti-hunting social media
Anti-hunting sentiment is nothing new, but the medium of social media ramps up the vitriol to unscaled, and altogether unpleasant, new heights. Following the weekend where a tragic accident in…
Grand Nationals across the nations
Grand Nationals have swept across the nations since the first at Aintree in 1839. And all sporting eyes will turn towards Aintree this weekend as the oldest and most challenging…
Aintree Fox Hunters’ Chase. The race every amateur wants to win.
The Aintree Fox Hunters’ Chase is the amateur’s Grand National. This year the Crabbies Fox Hunters’ Steeplechase will take place onthe first day of the Aintree meeting, 7th April 2016,…
Pheasant an aphrodisiac? We’re game to eat that…
Aphrodisiacs have long been consigned to the ‘hocus pocus’ school of science. Chocolate might make you feel better, but there is no scientific fact linking the gloopy brown stuff to…
Persian cracked wheat salad with pigeon
This Persian cracked wheat salad with pigeon is generous enough to feed a crowd. Be flexible with your quantities and add whatever ingredients take your fancy. Our best gamebird makes…
George Digweed’s ultimate pigeon decoying guide
Pigeon decoying is a key skill to master for a large bag and fine sporting day. Follow multiple world champion clay-shooter George Digweed’s ultimate guide to pigeon decoying and you…