Hunt horses are now enjoying thier summer holidays so there is time for other sporting activities. The Belvoir Hunt Supporters Club will hold a clay shoot this Sunday 11th May…

With answers to newcomer’s questions and sensible advice that seasoned hunters can pass on, pick up the Countryside Alliance’s new leaflet this weekend while you’re enjoying the stands and eventing…

The Countryside Alliance’s annual awards were held again at the House of Lords and are, in their 9th year, dubbing themselves the ‘Rural Oscars’. This year there was a special…

Video: Fly-fishing for sharks

There is no need to visit to tropics for straining lines and game fish, the Irish Sea holds exciting fishing opportunities

Perazzi DC side-by-side review

Perazzi is famous for its over-and-unders but this month we test the new DC (Double Caccia) detachable-lock, side-by-side. The gun weighs in at 73⁄4lb with 30in, 3in-chambered barrels. It has…

At a family christening recently the champagne flowed like water. So did a sparkling moscato from Brazil. Not the first country one would turn to for such a delicacy, but…

pups

It’s a conversation anyone who has travelled in a gun bus will be familiar with. “That’s a nice-looking bitch you’ve got there. Are you planning to breed from her?” “Funny…

Point-to-Point jump Racing

On Sunday 27th April the inimitable Garthorpe racecourse near Melton Mowbray plays host to the Quorn Hunt, for the annual Quorn point-to-point. Racing starts at 1pm, and there are a…

Hawkmoth

You do not need to travel to exotic places to find beautiful and exotic looking moths, there are stunning examples here in the UK and all you need is a…