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 go out 7 days a fortnight - Mondays, Wednesdays, (alternate) Thursdays and Saturdays - we are one of the very few packs where hounds go out 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 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.
All or any references to the uses of the terms “hunt” or “hunting”, or any relation thereto used in the text should be interpreted strictly as meaning hunting within the law as defined under The Hunting Act 2004 and covering such activities as hound exercise.
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