Welcome to our Meet Details page. On this page you will find specials instructions about the day (where to park/unbox), plus a brief description about the country being hunted over and the type of obstacles you are likley to encounter (i.e hedges, ditches & post and rail hunt jumps) . If you require any further information then please contact us, 01189 326028 or 07888 955512. You can email us info@southernshiresbloodhounds.co.uk  

Mon 5th April - Lamdens Farm, Beenham (RG7 5LQ)

This is our last meet of the season.There are 3 lines, there is jumping, post and rail with the odd hedge. There are ways around for non jumpers. Please unbox in the farm, the meet itself is in front of Lamdens Farm House.This is a suitable meet for novice horses and riders. We will be serving tea at the end of the day. If you would like to come hunting but are unsure as to how your horse or pony will react, from now until the end of the season we will be doing hound exercise from the kennels every Saturday morning at 1000am. If you would like to come out on hound exercise please ring the kennels during the week to arrange (07888 955512)
If you have any querries or the weather has been inclemment, please give the kennels a call before setting out, 07888 955512 or the Field Master 01189 326028.

There are always ways around for the non jumpers, there are both jumping and non jumping Field Masters on a days hunting, just make yourself know to them.
The Southern Shires Bloodhounds aim is to send horse and rider home happy, having also seen hounds work in open countryside in pursuit of their quarry.
Don't forget hunt tea is served at the end of each day.
Dare we say "happy hunting, and kick on".
 
If you have any further questions dont hesitate to contact any of the Joint Masters
(see contacts page) or ask at the meet.

JUST A FEW TIPS TO HELP YOUR DAY WITH US MORE ENJOYABLE.

If your horse is young, please place a green ribbon in its tail.

If your horse kicks, please place a red ribbon in its tail.

ALWAYS turn your horse to face hounds, and give the hounds right of way at all times. You can let other followers know that there are hounds around by using the following phrases.
"Hound(s) on the right/left please"
"Hounds please"

Please give way to hunt staff were possible, this can be done by using the following phrases.
"Huntsman please" , "Whip please"
These people will be introduced to you at the meet.

People are around to answer any questions you amy ask, so don't be affraid to ask questions.