Welcome to The Border Hunt
The breathtaking Border Hunt country stretches from the Rede in the south to Jedburgh in the north. Hill and open moorland which straddles the Scottish/English border, mostly heather and white grass with in-bye around Otterburn and Bellingham. Good open galloping country.
Meets take place on a Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mounted on horse, quad bike or walking, everyone welcome.
Adjacent Hunts are the North Tyne, Haydon, Tynedale, Morpeth, College Valley and North Northumberland, West Percy, Liddesdale, Jed Forest and the Duke of Buccleuch's.
Hunt Meets 2011
Tuesday 29th May 2012 - Hunt Supporters AGM and Meeting
7:30pm, The Bay Horse, West Woodburn
Please note change of date
Please contact George Morrison in case of change, on 01434 270084 or 07717 821035
Interested?
If you are interested in a day with the Border Hunt, please contact our secretary, George Morrison,
who will help you choose a suitable day and give you directions to the meet.
You don't need any fancy gear, just a hard hat and suitable clothing for the weather,
although members usually wear traditional, practical hunt wear.
Some of the Border hunting country can be soft and hilly, it takes a while for horses
and riders to get used to this type of ground, but we will look after you and make
sure you are guided across the countryside, and safely returned to your box when you are ready to head home!
Hirelings can be obtained from Lesley Douglas, Langlee Riding Stables, Langlee, Jedburgh. Telephone: 01835 862560, mobile: 07789 266233
Below is a list of local accommodation ranging from luxury spa hotels to cosy B&Bs, and
many other useful local contacts:
Wild Redesdale:
www.wildredesdale.co.uk
Visit Northumberland:
www.visitnorthumberland.com
Hexham Point To Point:
www.hexhamp2p.co.uk
Jane Walton Horse Racing:
www.janewaltonhorseracing.co.uk
Girsonfield Stud:
www.girsonfield.co.uk
Northumberland Farm Holidays:
www.northumberlandfarmholidays.co.uk
Mary Ann Rogers:
www.marogers.com
Mrs B's Hunting Ties, Hunting Stocks and Pins:
www.bespokestocks.com
The Pantry @ Overacres
www.thepantryatoveracres.co.uk
Kay Armstrong Cake Design
www.kayarmstrongcakedesign.co.uk
McTimoney-Corley Spinal Therapy
www.jackie-chapman.co.uk
Items For Sale
Advertising: £
If you would like to advertise a business, item for sale or loan please contact Sarah on danandsarah@hotmail.co.uk
Upcoming Events
The Border Hunt has an active fundraising programme, raising money both for the hunt
and for local charities, including the Air Ambulance.
29th May 2012 - Hunt Supporters AGM and Meeting
7:30pm, The Bay Horse, West Woodburn
Everyone welcome
3rd June 2012 - Haydon Point to Point - Last P2P of the season
2pm, Hexham Racecourse
Fun day out for all the family.
8th June 2012 - Tynedale Hunt Picnic Ball
8pm, Halton Castle, Corbridge
Tables of 10
Tickets £27.00, black tie.
Provide your own food, cutlery, crockey and table decorations. Cash bar provided.
To book tickets contact: Lisa Forster, Oakfield, Meadowfield Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7PZ
5th August 2012 - Border Hunt Pleasure Ride 2012
10:00am, Low Leam Farm, West Woodburn NE48 2SF
Come and ride in beautiful Redesdale, passing historic bastles and discover the breath taking views and land of the Border Reivers.
The carefully designed route, which avoids roadwork, is approximately 10 miles (optional 7 mile shorter route), covering grassland, hill farming and country meadows. There is one easy river crossing, plus a variety of jumps and is suitable of all ages and capabilities. Also lead rein route available
Start time: 10am – 1pm
Entry Fee: £16.00 pre booked, £18.00 on the day, lead reins £10.00 – same price as previous years!
All riders will receive a voucher for one free days hunting with the Border Hunt.
Entry form available to download here from 1st July 2012.
19th August 2012 - Border Hunt Hound, Terrier and Lurcher Show Plus Pony Sports
TBC
Date for your diary.
9th September 2012 - North Tyne 'Struthers' Hunter Trial
9:00am, The Struthers, Humshaugh nr Hexham
For further details contact Liz Nixon 01434 681142
30th September 2012 - NOTE CHANGE OF DATE - Border Hunter Trial
9:00am, Little Whittington XC, Corbridge NE19 2LA
Schedule available to download here from 1st August 2012.