An ‘L’ plate was stitched on to my hat silk when I rode my first Shetland. At five years old I thought this stood for ‘Lucinda’ but it wasn’t long…
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Binoculars for precision vision in the field
Do you need a rifle scope for a day’s sport on the hill, a spotting scope to count game, or a set of high-performance binoculars to simply enjoying breathtaking scenery?…
The garron – the workhorse of the Highlands
The garron pony is as much a symbol of Scotland’s sporting heritage as it is a modern working animal, doughtily getting to places that the Argo can’t reach, and a…
Blackcock leks – a spectacular spectacle
My visit to the northern Pennines begins with a magical mystery tour of a grouse moor in Upper Teesdale that is home to a staggering variety of birdlife including the…
Why moorland is a matter for us all
Beneath a cloudless azure sky on the Lancashire moorland, not far from an abandoned stone barn, a diurnal short-eared or ‘bog’ owl is clapping its wings 50 feet above the…
September 2023
The Field’s September issue is bursting at the seams with carefully curated, exclusive content from the very best writers and leading experts in the world of fieldsports. This month we…
Six of the best equestrian properties
Equestrian properties are hard to find at the best of times however these six come with all the bells and whistles to ensure that everything is catered for. SIX OF…
Burghley Shopping – What To Buy At The Horse Trials
The Defender Burghley Horse Trials are a high spot in the calendar of many Field readers. Not only is the horsepower on offer second to none but the Burghley shopping…
Miroku MK38 Sporter review
We look at a Grade 3 30in Miroku MK38 Sporter. Featuring Teague multichokes and 3in chambers proofed for steel, this competition gun has a single selective, inertia-operated trigger and a…
Ties: Should you wear a tie when shooting?
Is the tie old hat or à la mode? Does it still have a place in country life?