The Wilton Hunt 

This is the home page of the Wilton Foxhound Pack.

We are a small friendly hunt in rural Wiltshire. Working within the law, hunting days  usually provide good sport for all. Although we have members of all ages, we particularly welcome children and younger people to the Hunt. Children under the age of 14 must however be accompanied by an adult. We provide for non-jumping riders by having a knowledgeable  escort to indicate alternative routes.

A dedicated band of foot followers are a great asset to the Wilton. We have a large number that we are delighted to see out in 4*4's, cars, bicycles, and even on foot.

*** NEWS ***


The Wilton Hunt Show


This year's show will again be held at the Showfield, Breamore on Saturday 7th July.
Classes for all.

Enquiries to Colette Bunch

Schedule and Entry Form now available (click here)

The results of the Wilton Hunt Show 2011 are now available on
the Events and Results Page.




DATES FOR YOUR DIARY


                Saturday 7th July                 Wilton Hunt Show, the Showfield, Breamore




Photographs
 THE WILTON HUNT
PHOTOGRAPHS

The New Photograph Website is now up and running,
and includes photographs from the 2012 Wilton Hunt Season.

Find out more on the Photographs page.



Retirement

Mark Hankinson MFH who has been Master and Huntsman of The Wilton since 1998 retired at the end of this season. His last meet was at Croucheston Farm kindly hosted by Lady Cobham and family. This followed a tremendous farewell at the Hunt Supporters Club Supper the previous evening, when he and Camilla were presented with a wonderful book of photographs covering the time he has been Senior Master.  A large field of mounted and foot followers enjoyed the day over some of the finest Wilton country.

We all wish Mark and his family well for the future.

The Meet at Croucheston Farm


The Hosts Camilla and Lady Cobham


Mark Hankinson


Josh Cameron who will be hunting hounds next season


Casting hounds


End of the day







HUNT STAFF BENEFIT SOCIETY LITTLE HUNTING HANDBOOK

"Everything you wanted to know about Hunting but never dared ask"

Many new people are hunting today.  They may not have been brought up in a hunting country and it may sound strange for them to hear a person say 'Goodnight' at 9am after a morning of Autumn Hunting.  They may wonder why the Master gets so upset when they gallop over a lovely green field that is not actually grass.  Or why it is important to thank that scruffy person holding the gate - because he might just turn out to be your host!

Each Hunt may vary slightly but the manners and dress of hunting have evolved over the centuries to be practical and are based on a great deal of common sense.  Hunting is about having fun and at the same time respecting the privilege of being allowed to cross our green and pleasant land.

 The Little Hunting Handbook has been produced to raise funds for the Hunt Staff Benefit Society.  There are photographs on every spread, all kindly donated by some of the best photographers in the hunting world.  The foreword is by Jeremy Irons and it is intended to be full of helpful information and to be entertaining at the same time.

To order, please go to :
http://www.mfha.org.uk/hunt-staff-benefit-society/fundraising-and-events/hunt-staff-benefit-society-little-hunting-handbook/






See the Events Page for all forthcoming events



This website has been produced to promote the Wilton Hunt. The news area is for anything that may be of topical interest to the members. If there is anything you have that might be appropriate to be posted here, please contact the Hon.Sec.



        



 





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