Sunday’s Inter Hunt  relay competition brought thrilling action and impressive horsemanship to the arena, with The Cotswold Vale Hunt delivering a standout performance that secured them the top spot on the leaderboard. Riders Mia Short on Buchaill Beag, Liv Dawkins on Freddie, and Jessica Fairborne aboard her esteemed mount led the team to victory in spectacular style. Their round was a masterclass in precision and speed, clocking in at an exceptional time of 1 minute and 54 seconds. With clear rounds, clean passes, and flawless teamwork, they edged ahead of the competition to take the win. Close behind in second ...

The curtain closed on The Game Fair 2025 with a spectacular final day in the Hertford Arena, for the Minority Gundog Breed Challenge -a celebration of heritage breeds, expert handling, and true sporting spirit. Taking centre stage were the Spanish Water Dogs, who delivered a powerful and polished performance to take first place in the Spaniel competition under the leadership of Rachel Capille. The Clumber Spaniels (Captain: Heather Mayes) followed in second, with the Lagotto Romagnolo claiming third. Rounding out the top five were the Sussex and Field Team, and the Welsh Springer Spaniels. A special nod goes ...

England Secures Back-to-Back Victories in Prestigious HPR Competition Now in its fifth year, the annual Hunt, Point and Retrieve (HPR) Team Competition continues to shine as a highlight in the working dog calendar. This prestigious event brings together the top HPR dogs from the four home nations - England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales — to compete in a true test of skill, discipline, and teamwork. This year’s competition proved to be another exciting chapter, with Team England delivering an outstanding performance for the second year running. Their consistent excellence across all disciplines earned them a winning score of 414, securing the ...