With autumn hunting nearly over, Tessa Waugh is sad to see it go, but a house full of beagling teenagers needing constant food provides a welcome, if demanding, diversion

It’s time for new beginnings in Tessa Waugh’s circle, as a friend finds a new steed with witchy approval and son Alec casts off his L-plates, sparking memories of her rockstar driving instructor

No horse to look after, a multi-generational community, great exercise and it costs peanuts. Tessa Waugh extols the joy of hunting with the “jelly dogs”

An online auction reminds T essa Waugh to make good on an old promise – and she’s rewarded with a stunning and enjoyable ride for all participants, including a bionic cob

How is climate change – and consequently evolving farming practices – affecting hunting? Andrew Sallis finds out

Anticipation builds to fever pitch as the prize-winning gimmer, flapjacks and sloe gin are prepared for the autumn show, while Tessa Waugh mugs up for some collie judging