A very English pursuit not without controversy
Thank you for your visit. I appreciate very much the faves and comments that have been left.
Taken before the start of a hunt of the Albrighton Hunt, near Albrighton, Shropshire, England.
I was invited by someone who used to ride with the Albrighton Hunt. Those taking part were hospitable offering hot toddies and sausages and allowing me to take photos. I was hoping that the horses and riders would all line up before setting out which would have been a wonderful photo opportunity. Unfortunately, this did not happen.
The pink coats (historically called pink although red) are worn by hunt officials. Other riders wear black coats.
Hunting live foxes with foxhounds is now illegal. Instead a scent trail is artificially laid out and the hounds follow the scent pursued by horses and riders. However, animal welfare groups such as the RSPCA still oppose the conducting of hunts because of the risk that foxes will be flushed out by the hounds.
Happy weekend!
A very English pursuit not without controversy
Thank you for your visit. I appreciate very much the faves and comments that have been left.
Taken before the start of a hunt of the Albrighton Hunt, near Albrighton, Shropshire, England.
I was invited by someone who used to ride with the Albrighton Hunt. Those taking part were hospitable offering hot toddies and sausages and allowing me to take photos. I was hoping that the horses and riders would all line up before setting out which would have been a wonderful photo opportunity. Unfortunately, this did not happen.
The pink coats (historically called pink although red) are worn by hunt officials. Other riders wear black coats.
Hunting live foxes with foxhounds is now illegal. Instead a scent trail is artificially laid out and the hounds follow the scent pursued by horses and riders. However, animal welfare groups such as the RSPCA still oppose the conducting of hunts because of the risk that foxes will be flushed out by the hounds.
Happy weekend!