Meet Sergeant.  Our latest arrival: Four Shires Kaney & Hamilton’s Saffron, another new bloodline 
to enhance our breeding programme, supporters will love having a puppy cuddle.
 
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THE FOUR SHIRES BLOODHOUNDS HUNTING THE NATUAL HUMAN SCENT FOR FUN SINCE 2000
 
Sunday 26th January is from Thornbridge Hall Ashford in the water by kind permission of Jim & Emma Harrison ( exact parking instructions will be given nearer the time.) 
This is a fabulous meet over stunning countryside with lots of optional jumping 😀 cap is £50 or £35 under 16’s booking is essential, to book please contact Deb Kane on Facebook or 07814372383 to book your place.
 
 
MEET CARD 
 
All meets comence at noon.  
 
Cap is £50 or £35 for 16 & under, booking is essential as parking is restricted.  To book please contact Deb Kane on Facebook or 07814372383.  As always, landowners’ and farmers’ family/friends hunt gratis on the day we cross their land.  
 
All meets comence at noon.  Please be prompt.  Please park considerately and clean up any mess made.
 
As always all jumping is optional.  All Welcome.  Have fun watching Bloodhounds hunt their fell-runner quarry - the natural human scent.  There is NOTHING like it.
 
More dates for the diary. More events to follow
Sunday 2nd February Chatsworth House,  Book now places are limited.
Sunday 9th February, Cricket Pavillion, Welbeck Abbey
All open to book now & events will be posted shortly 🙏
Watching hounds hunt is a traditional country sport enjoyed by farmers, landowners, the mounted field & car followers.  There is NOTHING like it. 
 
 
 
 

Would you like to be notified of meet alterations or cancellations by text message?

In addition to our Meet Hotline we are now offering a FREE text alert service.  In the event that a meet has to be cancelled or altered at short notice we can text you as soon as we know.

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To unsubscribe at any time simply e mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. including your mobile phone number and name.

IMPORTANT: please note that text message delivery is not infallible.  Please check the website or Facebook for the meet status.

From time to time we may also notify you of forthcoming events by text or e mail, if you have supplied an e mail address.  If you would prefer not to be added to our events database please say when subscribing to this service.

Please rest assured that we will never pass your details on to any third party or use them for any other purpose.

 

All fixtures commence at 12pm on a Sunday unless otherwise stated. Details relating to each fixture will be updated as locations are confirmed. There is a second Field Master at all exercises and meets for those who want a less challenging day.

ENQUIRIES: If you have any questions about the day, please ring and ask.

Chris Kane, MBH on 07854 412370 or Deb Kane on 07814 372383

Venues can be changed at short notice, so always check the website.

Please park considerately.When un-boxing please park sensibly, you should make sure that you are not blocking a lane or driveway. Take care not to park on a manicured verge or do anything that may cause congestion or inconvenience to other road users.

Arrive at the meet a little before the time that is stated on the meet card. On arrival at the meet as a matter of courtesy say "good morning" to the Huntsman and Whippers-in and the Masters. Helen Best is responsible for collecting the cap (your contribution towards the Hunt's cost) and ensuring you have signed a disclaimer.

If you recognise them thank the farmer or landowner who is hosting the meet and thank the person who gives the 'stirrup cup'’. The Four Shires prides itself on being a welcoming hunt. So the more people you talk to at the meet, the friendlier the atmosphere that is created. In particular, remember to greet people on foot and make those who are out for the first time feel welcome.

Always make sure, that should you be in close proximity to hounds, that you face your horse towards them. Do not allow your horse to tread on or kick a hound. If your horse does break this golden rule you should apologise to the Huntsman and indicate which hound was struck, so that he can deal with it if necessary. If a veterinary bill results from the injury, you are obliged to pay the cost.