Horse & Hound

Myth-busting

IF you have never been hunting, the prospect can be a daunting one, given it is a sport steeped in tradition and that can seem intimidating from the outside looking in. But fear not; it is nowhere near as scary as it might seem. Hunting is a very welcoming pastime, with a huge range of characters involved, while also being a great way to meet people and make new friends.

To help put your mind at ease, if you are considering taking your horse for a day’s hunting, we’re here to debunk some misconceptions, and provide you with some great advice ahead of your hunting debut to help make it as fun and safe as possible.

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