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,countryman and kennelman. At the kennels, we keep the hunt horses and the hounds: our hounds hunt 7 days a fortnight - Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and alternate Thursdays - we are one of the very few packs to go out this often.
The country - the area registered to our particular hunt - (which covers Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, 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 that has concentrated on increasing the number of jumpable hedges.
Visitors, whatever their age and
experience and knowledge of trail hunting, are very welcome to come out with us (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 with us as we recognise them as the "seed corn" for the hunt's future. We are a 'children friendly' hunt.
Our "Newcomers Scheme"
is designed to encourage those who wish to experience trail 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 details?
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.
The Countryside Alliance
works for everyone who loves the countryside and the rural way of life.
The Warwickshire Hunt is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England, Company No. 4657820 |
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