*** As the nation is told that we are all in it together, and that no more than 15 people can attend a wedding or 30 at a funeral, mingling is OK according to cub hunters ***

A small covert was held up by the mounted field and others above the meet at Hyde Farm, Temple Guiting. This means that the mounted and foot followers surround the woodland in order to scare any fox trying to escape back into the hounds. Bolder young foxes and adults will run and learn that they need to run to escape*, whilst youngsters (in human terms a teenager) who are too frightened at the noises of saddle slapping and shouting will be killed by hounds and will ‘blood’ the new entry of young hounds. Tim Pearce May was very keen to show off his saddle slapping prowess. We will post the video later.

*these foxes will be thought of as ‘good sport’ later in the season as they will give the hounds a good run and therefore entertainment for the riders

The mounted field then joined together and could be seen riding together in greater numbers than 6 at various points throughout the morning. Also known to be hunting today nearby were the Duke of Beaufort’s, the Cotswold and the VWH.

Meanwhile you face a £200 fine for chatting to your neighbours. This anomaly must be sorted out and hunts are doing themselves no favours in flouting Covid 19 regulations whilst fox hunting. They should cease forthwith. Please share to local online noticeboards. Write to MPs and press. Thankyou.