Were you out recently with either the Isle of Wight or Cheshire packs when the H&H hunting correspondents paid a visit? If so, why not take a look at the gallery below to see if you were spotted by our photographers.
Isle of Wight
What makes this pack unique is that unlike any other British hunting country, it has no boundaries and unless they go for a swim, hounds are unlikely to enter any other hunt’s country.
With their kennels at Gatcombe, near Newport, the hunt dates back to 1845, although before that, the island was hunted by the Crockford Harriers.
The country is varied with pasture and plough in the north and the south, whereas the eastern side contains large woodlands, and in the centre of the island are the downs.
Photos by Paul Quagliana
Lilly Bartlett and Tory tackle a fence in style
Sian Dyer with seven-year-old Jess Isaacson
Tatty Liddle and Helsie
All shapes and sizes of horses turn out for the meet
Morning sun at the meet
Debbie Formbridge is in good spirits
Joint-masters Karen Begley and Alex Clarke
It’s a fine day to be out
The Cheshire
Founded in 1763, the hunt country is predominantly grassland, fenced by hedges and ditches due to the large number of dairy farms. Members of the Cheshire field can enjoy jumping across good-sized hedges although there are ways around for those preferring an easier route.
Photos by Trevor Meeks
Elaine Williams crosses the country with ease
Charlotte Brunt is on flying form
Angie Levinson tackles a hedge in fine style
Showing supremo Robert Walker is a former joint-master
Farmer Tom Sherwin has only recently taken up hunting
Farrier Bob Stubbs in action
The greys: Di Wooley, Caroline Topping and joint-master Laura Cardwell are smartly turned out
Daughter of the meet hosts Claire Robinson and her partner Stuart Hassall
Farriers Roger Gaden and Charlie Walker
Don’t miss our full reports from both packs in the 15 January issue of Horse & Hound magazine
To see the full range of pictures taken by our photographer, visit www.horseandhound.co.uk/galleries
