Crowds flock to meet New Forest Hounds

The parade of the New Forest Hounds on the opening day of the New Forest Show (30 July-1 August) proved particularly popular this year, with spectators of all ages making the most of the opportunity to meet the hounds and hunt staff.

Visitors were invited into the main arena to mingle with the hounds, who clearly enjoyed the attention.

Spectator Mark Webb said: “When huntsman Michael Woodhouse led the hounds around the ring with the horn blowing, he was followed by a wave of cheering from spectators. It made the hairs on my back of my neck tingle.”

Pictures by Mark Webb

Carol Phillips

H&H website editor

Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.