Horse & Hound

How to enjoy the summer hunting season

catherine.austen@futurenet.com

@cfausten123

FOR those suffering withdrawal and missing the buzz and camaraderie of hunting, there are plenty of other activities to get your teeth into during the off-season.

A good place to start while your hunters are enjoying a well-deserved break is to get on your bike for a morning of hound exercise.

“Most hunts have designated days through the summer when they invite people to join them on hound exercise while the hunt horses are on their holidays,” says Polly Portwin, the Countryside Alliance’s director of hunting. “It’s a super way to keep in touch with your hunting pals, and you can

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