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.
This year's show will again be held at the Showfield, Breamore on Saturday 7th July. Classes for all. Enquiries to Colette Bunch The results of the Wilton Hunt Show 2011 are now available on the Events and Results Page. |
| DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 26th Feb Countryside Alliance Point to Point at Badbury Rings March 9 - 11 Art Show Trafalgar Park Saturday 24th Mar Wilton Hunt Point to Point at Milbourne St Andrew Saturday 7th July Wilton Hunt Show, the Showfield, Breamore |
| THE WILTON HUNT PHOTOGRAPHS The New Photograph Website is now up and running, and includes photographs from the 2011 Wilton Hunt Show. Find out more on the Photographs page. |
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/ |
| Supreme Ridden Champion at the Wilton Hunt Show 2011  |
| Recent shot taken of a usually immaculate, regular Wilton Hunt follower after a very close encounter with a particularly muddy puddle! Guess who?  |
See the Events Page for all forthcoming events
Birthday
 Our Senior Master Mark Hankinson MFH being
presented with a suprise 50th Birthday Cake by Fran Lockyer, recently.
The cake was made by Nina Lockyer and had horses
and hounds in full cry and was given to Mark with a card which was signed
by many hunt supporters- who also sang Happy Birthday!!
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Painting of the Wilton Hunt discovered.
| The Wilton Hounds at Gallows Hill Painted in 1926 by Lionel Edwards This stunning painting has come to light thanks to the keen detective work of Christopher Egremont. He has kindly written about its provenance (below) and liaised with its owner Michael Allfrey. Mr Allfrey is allowing, us very generously, to make limited edition prints and cards from the picture to raise funds for the hunt. We are currently exploring costs and it would help greatly if we had an idea of demand. More detailed information and The picture (this will take some time to load |
 Foxyfillies Headbands are handmade by Sophie Sacco and Olivia Shannon Eyers using unique quality fabrics that are warm and stylish! We are selling them to Wilton hunt members on a special price of £12.50 with a donation of £2.50 going to the Wilton Hunt! We have a facebook group called Foxyfillies and can be contacted for orders on foxyfillies@hotmail.com  |
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.
