Hunts have been encouraging their younger members to come out and many have held specific children’s meets during half-term. We take a look at some of your images from around the country.
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Fitzwilliam Hunt Pony Clubbers: Despite the very cold rain, nothing deterred this a group of smiling Fitzwilliam Hunt Pony Clubbers out with the Fitzwilliam Hunt. (L-R Tyler Tayor, Hazel Petch, Becky Anstey, Kerrie Aschettino – instructor, Maddie Kirk, Beth Blackman – first time out on her new horse Hector, Harry Kirk) Photo courtesy of Lisa Blackman
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Two-year-old Martha Cope at her first meet mounded on Puddle with the Heythrop
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South Herefordshire Hunt: Who said hunting was boring? A break during a meet of the South Herefordshire Hunt gave these young followers a moment to capture this fun image Picture courtesy of Alice Garfield
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Ledbury Hunt children’s meet at Eastnor Castle: Twins Harry and Edward Jones on their Shetland Degai Beauty. Edward attended the Ledbury Hunt children’s meet at Eastnor Castle on Wednesday 17th and Harry attended the Ledbury Hunt children’s meet at Tweenhills Stud on Saturday 13th. Both throughly enjoyed their days. Photo courtesy of Sophie Jones
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Ireland: Clare Penberthy from Cornwall and her daughter Maggie enjoy their first day out hunting while in Ireland last Sunday 14th Feb. Photo courtesy of Ciara from Coopers Hill Livery
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Hursley Hambledon Hunt Children’s Meet: A lovely image of a young follower out at the Hursley Hambledon Hunt children’s meet at Warnford during half term. Photograph courtesy of Sharon T Photography
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Waveney Harriers Hunt: Harry Baker, whose mother Becky is an amateur whipper-in, takes a moment to relax during a day with the Waveney Harriers. Photo courtesy of Zara Semper
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Young members of the Croome and West Warwickshire
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Grove and Rufford Hunt: Three-year-old Matilda Murray from the Grove & Rufford confirms that you are never too young to go visiting or to enjoy watching hounds. She is seen here riding Perry out with the Pytchley last Saturday
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The United held a children’s meet on Tuesday at Plowden where Jess and Beckie from the United Pony Club were “welcomed by hunt staff and thoroughly enjoyed their day”
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