In the latest of his series about great foxhunters he knew personally, Alastair Jackson reflects on Brian Gupwell, who got The King hooked on hunting

With 36 years in hunt service behind him, Robert McCarthy is one of the country’s most senior and most respected huntsmen. He talks to Tessa Waugh about Crufts, the current situation and life in Northumberland

Alastair Jackson , in the latest of his series about great foxhunters, remembers Richard Sumner – a master for 28 seasons and as great a hound man as he was a horseman

As winter relinquishes its grip, Tessa Waugh enjoys a copybook meet, with convivial chat, springy turf and good sport – while the real hunting aficionados demonstrate their teleporting skills

T HE FOX STOOD IN THE shadows of ...

This adored hunter is “the safest horse on the planet”, but has plenty of spice and character too