Young hunt followers show us how to do it during half-term

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Who said hunting was boring? A break during a meet of the South Herefordshire Hunt gave these young followers a moment to capture this fun image. Picture courtesy of Alice Garfield
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Hunts have been encouraging their younger members to come out and many have held specific children’s meets during half-term. We take a look at some of your images from around the country.

Fitzwilliam Hunt Pony Clubbers: Despite the very cold rain, nothing deterred this a group of smiling Fitzwilliam Hunt Pony Clubbers out with the Fitzwilliam Hunt. (L-R Tyler Tayor, Hazel Petch, Becky Anstey, Kerrie Aschettino – instructor, Maddie Kirk, Beth Blackman – first time out on her new horse Hector, Harry Kirk) Photo courtesy of Lisa Blackman
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Fitzwilliam Hunt Pony Clubbers: Despite the very cold rain, nothing deterred this a group of smiling Fitzwilliam Hunt Pony Clubbers out with the Fitzwilliam Hunt. (L-R Tyler Tayor, Hazel Petch, Becky Anstey, Kerrie Aschettino – instructor, Maddie Kirk, Beth Blackman – first time out on her new horse Hector, Harry Kirk) Photo courtesy of Lisa Blackman

Two-year-old Martha Cope at her first meet mounded on Puddle with the Heythrop
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Two-year-old Martha Cope at her first meet mounded on Puddle with the Heythrop

South Herefordshire Hunt: Who said hunting was boring? A break during a meet of the South Herefordshire Hunt gave these young followers a moment to capture this fun image Picture courtesy of Alice Garfield
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South Herefordshire Hunt: Who said hunting was boring? A break during a meet of the South Herefordshire Hunt gave these young followers a moment to capture this fun image Picture courtesy of Alice Garfield

Ledbury Hunt children’s meet at Eastnor Castle: Twins Harry and Edward Jones on their Shetland Degai Beauty. Edward attended the Ledbury Hunt children’s meet at Eastnor Castle on Wednesday 17th and Harry attended the Ledbury Hunt children’s meet at Tweenhills Stud on Saturday 13th. Both throughly enjoyed their days. Photo courtesy of Sophie Jones
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Ledbury Hunt children’s meet at Eastnor Castle: Twins Harry and Edward Jones on their Shetland Degai Beauty. Edward attended the Ledbury Hunt children’s meet at Eastnor Castle on Wednesday 17th and Harry attended the Ledbury Hunt children’s meet at Tweenhills Stud on Saturday 13th. Both throughly enjoyed their days. Photo courtesy of Sophie Jones

Ireland: Clare Penberthy from Cornwall and her daughter Maggie enjoy their first day out hunting while in Ireland last Sunday 14th Feb. Photo courtesy of Ciara from Coopers Hill Livery
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Ireland: Clare Penberthy from Cornwall and her daughter Maggie enjoy their first day out hunting while in Ireland last Sunday 14th Feb. Photo courtesy of Ciara from Coopers Hill Livery

Hursley Hambledon Hunt Children’s Meet: A lovely image of a young follower out at the Hursley Hambledon Hunt children’s meet at Warnford during half term. Photograph courtesy of Sharon T Photography
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Hursley Hambledon Hunt Children’s Meet: A lovely image of a young follower out at the Hursley Hambledon Hunt children’s meet at Warnford during half term. Photograph courtesy of Sharon T Photography

Waveney Harriers Hunt: Harry Baker, whose mother Becky is an amateur whipper-in, takes a moment to relax during a day with the Waveney Harriers. Photo courtesy of Zara Semper
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Waveney Harriers Hunt: Harry Baker, whose mother Becky is an amateur whipper-in, takes a moment to relax during a day with the Waveney Harriers. Photo courtesy of Zara Semper

Young members of the Croome and West Warwickshire
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Young members of the Croome and West Warwickshire

Grove and Rufford Hunt: Three-year-old Matilda Murray from the Grove & Rufford confirms that you are never too young to go visiting or to enjoy watching hounds. She is seen here riding Perry out with the Pytchley last Saturday
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Grove and Rufford Hunt: Three-year-old Matilda Murray from the Grove & Rufford confirms that you are never too young to go visiting or to enjoy watching hounds. She is seen here riding Perry out with the Pytchley last Saturday

The United held a children’s meet on Tuesday at Plowden where Jess and Beckie from the United Pony Club were “welcomed by hunt staff and thoroughly enjoyed their day”
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The United held a children’s meet on Tuesday at Plowden where Jess and Beckie from the United Pony Club were “welcomed by hunt staff and thoroughly enjoyed their day”

Cheshire Forest Hunt: At the end of the day following a meet of the Cheshire Forest Hunt during half-term. From left to right, Harriet Mather (8) on 33 year old Bea, Felicity German (6) on 27 year old Sugar Puff, Ellie Callwood (12) on Darcy and Martha German (11) on poppy. Martha and Felicity are daughters of the huntsman Andrew German and Ellie is the daughter of the amateur whipper-in Andrew Callwood. Photo courtesty of Sonya German
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Cheshire Forest Hunt: At the end of the day following a meet of the Cheshire Forest Hunt during half-term. From left to right, Harriet Mather (8) on 33 year old Bea, Felicity German (6) on 27 year old Sugar Puff, Ellie Callwood (12) on Darcy and Martha German (11) on poppy. Martha and Felicity are daughters of the huntsman Andrew German and Ellie is the daughter of the amateur whipper-in Andrew Callwood. Photo courtesty of Sonya German

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Polly Portwin
Polly Portwin
Hunting editor

Polly joined the Horse & Hound team in summer 2013. A former senior master of the Bicester with Whaddon Chase, her hunting knowledge and contacts are second to none. She left Horse & Hound at the end of 2016 to join The Hunting Office.