Our kennels
are situated in the picturesque village of Little Kineton, Nr Warwick, where, as well as our huntsman and whipper-in, other employees who live there include a stud groom, terrierman and kennelman. At the kennels, we keep the hunt horses and the hounds: our hounds hunt 4 days a week - Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays - we are one of the very few packs still hunting 4 days a week.
The country - the area registered to our particular hunt - (which covers Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire) is a mixture of pasture and arable, crossed mainly by means of
hedges, timber and hunt jumps - mainly provided by a volunteer fencing scheme.
Visitors, whatever their age and experience and knowledge of hunting, are very welcome to come hunting (all the known
conditions permitting). Give either of the Secretaries a ring who can advise you of details - eg rates, times of meets, directions, where to unbox, availability of hirelings etc.
We particularly welcome and encourage children and young persons coming out hunting as we recognise them as the "seed corn" for hunting's future.
Our "Newcomers Scheme"
is designed to encourage those who wish to experience hunting for the first time. Person(s) are assigned to look after newcomers, inform them about what's going on and to ensure their safe passage. Special rates apply. Why not give the Secretaries a ring for more detail
The Local Community: the Hunt forms a sizeable part of the local community and contributes in a number of ways, including:-
The majority of the Hunt's suppliers of goods and service are locally based businesses. Substantial donations to local charities/organisations are made from fund-raising events and activities - eg sponsored rides.
Conservations projects. as well as open days, horse trials, point-to-points, for example. For an education pack go to www.countryside-alliance.org/cfh/junior/index.html
The Warwickshire Hunt is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England, Company No. 4657820 |
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