MEETS SCHEDULE
We meet from September until April. Out of season we hold hunt rides and parade hounds. A warm welcome is extended to all. Hound exercises commence the first week in September. The meet schedule will be published here as venues are confirmed.
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS SUMMER
Sunday 29th June 2008 - Hounds Parades at Tissington Shire Horse Show
This year's show will be held at Mrs Kent's Ground near Darley Moor Airfield. Please show your support and come along. Members help is required at this, so if you can help, please contact the Hunt Secretary and volunteer. If you can help on any of the days then please volunteer and email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Saturday 26th July 2008, Farmers' Thank You Lunch
This is to thank the Farmers for their support of the hunt and for allowing us to hunt over their land. Only a few members will be required to help and the Masters will let those whose attendance is needed know in good time.
Friday 8th August 2008, Summer Ball at Chatsworth
Chatsworth is going to be home to the first-ever Four Shires Bloodhound’s Summer Hunt Ball. Catering is being arranged by Chatsworth’s in-house team, who will prepare a delicious meal made from local ingredients. A disco has also been arranged, designed to cater for a wide-range of musical tastes.
Demand for the event is expected to be high, tickets are being issued to members of the Four Shires only in the first instance. Full details of the Four Shires Bloodhounds Summer Hunt Ball are now available. Click here to see event details and click here to book tickets. Tickets are going very quickly and we would advise you to book ASAP. Contact Jane Shepherd for further information on 01538 308685 – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday 6th August 2008 - Hounds Parades at Bakewell Show
Wednesday 13th August 2008 - Hounds Parades at Ashover Show
Saturday 16th August - Hounds Parades at Ashbourne Show
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August - Hounds Parades at Chatsworth Country Fair
Sunday 7th September - FIRST HOUND EXERCISE
Sunday 21st September - Hounds Parades at Hartington Wakes Show
Hound Exercise leaving from the Hartington Wakes Show
MEET INFORMATION
All meets commence at 12.00pm unless otherwise advised.
We hunt by the kind invitation of farmers and landowners who have been wonderfully generous and supportive. We are deeply grateful to be allowed to cross their land.
We always have a Second field master for those wanting a gentler day or not wishing to jump. Unless you are an experienced hunter, start by following in the second field, so that you and your horse get the chance to settle. Stay behind your field master, but do not crowd him/her – and do not obstruct the jumping line.
Please look at the 'What to Expect, 'Basic Guidelines' and 'Hunting Terms' pages. Members of the mounted field must listen to the Master's briefing and obey and pass back instructions from the field master.
DAILY CAP
Hound Exercises: Adults Members £20, Non-members £25, U-18s £10, Non-members £15.
Hunting: Adults £45, under-18s £35, 2nd child with an adult family member £20. All prices incl. VAT, and stirrup cup and port stop.
MEMBERSHIP
To attend all riders must be members of the Hunt and sign the disclaimer.Four Shires
Membership Cost: Individual £30, Family £50. Membership is free for all farmers and landowners over whose land we hunt and all members of Young Farmers. If you have any questions, please contact, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Visitors may join the mounted field on two occasions, after which they must become members.
HUNTING ATIRE
A dark covered hat should be worn with a black coat; ladies may wear a navy blue coat, a white or cream shirt with a correctly tied white or cream stock and a pin to hold it in place. Dark gloves, buff or beige jodhpurs with black boots or half chaps. A crop or whip should be carried and now hip flasks are allowed to be carried. For your safety it is requested that jewellery is not worn and body protectors are optional. Children may wear tweeds and a shirt & tie at the Opening Meet and thereafter. If they wear a black coat, a white or cream stock should be worn. The reason for a stock once hunting proper starts is the extra support it provides.
From the Opening Meet, horses must be fully plaited or hogged.
To book or for further information on the meets, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.