Horse & Hound

Blakeney carries the horn once more

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AS a “newbie” octogenarian, one might think former East Kent huntsman Richard Blakeney was perfectly entitled to hang up his boots, put his feet up and enjoy life at a slightly more sedate pace.

But then you would not know or understand this true hunting man, whose lifelong passion for hounds (both in a breeding and hunting sense) remains unabated and who celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting a lawn meet at his home in Stowting, Kent, with old

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