The Pytchley with Woodland hounds are in fine form, with big fields out during the festive season

The Taunton Vale field enjoy a good day in their prime country, with hounds hunting well

The history of the aristocracy is intertwined with the fascinating history of hunting, Eleanor Doughty discovered while researching her most recent book

H&H’s hunting editor Catherine Austen shares a somewhat predictable remedy for all of your Christmas woes

H&H’s editors highlight this season’s moments, events and horses to celebrate in their sports – plus a few shocks we really didn’t see coming

Tessa Waugh is gearing up for the annual hunt carol service, where a novel band of three hunting tenors are set to surprise, and to prove to her parents their “feckless teenager” can cook a Christmas lunch