Hunting around Staffordshire

[Louby-Jay]

Hi all!

I'm just wondering (as I'm fairly new to hunting) if anybody knows of any drag hunts around Staffordshire that are suitable for beginners (as in have a jumping and non jumping option).

I'm a competent rider but just still finding my feet when it comes to jumping so having this option is beneficial.

I did a few hunts last season and me and my horse really enjoyed it; and she seemed to be really settled (shes hunted in Ireland). I want to be able to do a full season with her this time around but not sure on who to go with around the Staffordshire region.

If anyone knows of any and if they have a FB page, can you please comment?

Thanks for the help!

 

[spacefaer]

The only drag pack that I know of that covers Staffordshire is the Four Shires

http://www.hunting-directory.co.uk/directory/Four-Shires-Bloodhounds.htm

Depending where you are in Staffordshire there's also the Cheshire Drag

http://www.cheshiredraghunt.net

Who did you go out with last season?

 

[Louby-Jay]

I went out with the Four Shires last season and they were fantastic. I would like to go out with them again however, I was just wondering if there were any closer.

 

[spacefaer]

Sadly not. There aren't many drag packs in England and what there are, seem to cover a very large area.

 

[Jas123]

If you've been to the Four Shires, you won't find the Cheshire Drag much good! Try the North Staffs Hunt, they're a trail hunt.

 

[Jas123]

Oh, the Cheshire Bloodhounds are worth a visit, nearer Staffordshire and definitely as friendly as the Four Shires!!

 

[Louby-Jay]

Oh, the Cheshire Bloodhounds are worth a visit, nearer Staffordshire and definitely as friendly as the Four Shires!!

I've just had a nosy at these and this sounds just what I'm after!

 

[spacefaer]

If you've been to the Four Shires, you won't find the Cheshire Drag much good! Try the North Staffs Hunt, they're a trail hunt.

The North Staffs are great fun - but not for someone who is hoping for non- jumping options. I know in theory is possible to trail hunt without jumping, but their country doesn't lend itself to it, and their hounds are quick. I've been left behind before now - and I'll jump any of their country.

 

[Louby-Jay]

I definitely want the non-jumping option as my confidence isn't quite there yet with jumping just about anything!

 

[Haroldhunter]

Seem it's not suitable for beginners.

 

[Hairy Horror]

I would not bother with the Cheshire Bloodhounds as they are very disorganised. Keep to the four shires who are very professional and friendly.

 

[spacefaer]

I would not bother with the Cheshire Bloodhounds as they are very disorganised. Keep to the four shires who are very professional and friendly.

The Cheshire Drag and the Cheshire Bloodhounds have now amalgamated, so it will be interesting to see how that works out!

 

[Tiddlypom]

The Cheshire Drag and the Cheshire Bloodhounds have now amalgamated, so it will be interesting to see how that works out!

Oh, dear. I dread any change of mastership or arrangements in the local packs.

If they fetch up here to hunt without having informed local horse owners of their plans, I'll be outside (again) telling them what I think of them (once I've caught the horses in). A previous blood hound pack were bOOgers for doing this, in fact they they didn't even bother asking the land owners for permission to cross their land.

 

[Hairy Horror]

One was bad enough but two😱