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Hunt facts: The Fernie

18 January, 2005

Hunt: was originally part of the Quorn but because the country was so large Sir Richard Sutton allowed his son, also Richard, to hunt the Billesdon portion from 1853, whence it was known as the Billesdon, or South Quorn. C W B Fernie was a master from 1888-1919

Country: although there is now more arable farming, there are still pockets of grass and old turf and it remains very open. Best conditions are in the Gumley/Mowsley area, where there is plenty of grass and fly fences, as well as post-and-rails and thorn hedges, some of which include ditches. The country is well foxed

Best thing about the hunt: “The wonderful atmosphere and camaraderie, how we all treat each other, particularly among the young followers. The field this season has increased by about 20% — we average just short of 100 for each meet” — Joe Cowen MFH

Most challenging aspect: “The pressures of modern life — the urbanisation, the roads, to a degree shooting — on a small country. We barely have enough room to hunt” — Joe Cowen

  • This hunt focus was first published in Horse and Hound.



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