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
Wednesday 29th February 2012
10.30am
Rowhope Dipper, Joint Meet with West Percy. Anthony Barnett's 19th Birthday Meet !!! (Think Leap Year)
Monday 27th February 2012
10.30am
Angryhaugh
Saturday 25th February 2012
10.30am
Sundaysight Road End
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
Superb eventing prospect : £
Sad, genuine sale of my talented gelding. He is a stunning chestnut thoroughbred, 7 year old, 16.1hh with 3 very flashy paces. Has amazing eventing/SJ potential, would excel BSJA. Has xc schooled and proven to be bold. Lovely temperament, easy to do, no vices, good in traffic, good to shoe, box, clip, catch etc. Up to date with worming and vaccinations. Rugs, tack etc also available. Please ring Karen for further details/photos: 07931 521 268
Advertising: £
If you would like to advertise a business, item for sale or loan please contact Sarah on danandsarah@hotmail.co.uk
Equusleather: £
Bespoke Handmade Leather belts and dog products. www.equusleather.co.uk
Portable Hot Horse Shower: £ £179.00 delivered
After Hunt Portable Hot Horse & Hound Shower Gas powered. Includes Horse & Hound kit adjustable spray gun for spraying down 5 settings. Showerking L5 - 37500 Btu - 1.3 Gallons per Minute - 80-150 degrees - 18 hours from a 20 pound propane tank. No pilot. Ignition by 2 x D cell batteries - 17 minute cut off timer – connects to a hose pipe. Runs on portable gas containers and two torch batteries. As warm and powerful as a house hold shower. You can attach a jet wash to the unit and clean vehicles also. Contact: www.equineshower.co.uk Office 01342 824715 Mobile 07770 951727 Email: Julie@showerking.co.uk or ian@portablehotwater.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.
25th February 2012 - An Evening with Sir Johnny Scott
7:30pm, Allerwash Hall
The talk is simply about how a dog and hill farmer became unwittingly involved in conning the BBC to make 24 programmes sympathetic to field sports, at a time when Blair and the League thought banning field sports was pretty well a done deal. For more information see http://www.johnnyscott.co.uk/
£12.50 per tickets (Includes drink on arrival and light supper)
Please contact Ian Scanlan 07872196992 or Samantha Burns 07866 699183 for tickets.
2nd March 2012 - Manderston Auction
Manderston, just outside of Duns
An auction at Manderston, on the evening of Friday 2nd March with Clarissa Dickson Wright as host.
Various hunting items which can be viewed on www.berwickshire-hunt.co.uk .
For more details contact Peter Leggate on 01361 810688
2nd March 2012 - Spinal Research Fundraiser
7:30pm, Tynedale Rugby Club, Corbridge
Paul James Band & Hog Roast
Tickets only £10
Contact Kirsty MacDonald on 07824386648 or kirstymac78@hotmail.com
3rd March 2012 - CHAPS Show
Holmside Hall Equestrian, Burnhope DH7 0DT
Open to all coloured (tobiano/overo) horses and ponies
All classes are open to members and non-members of CHAPS (UK)
Secretary: Carolyn Mouat, Newton Red House, Mitford, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3QW
Tel: 01670 772572
Email: chapsneshow@yahoo.co.uk
3rd March 2012 - End of Season Supper
7:00pm, The Bay Horse Inn, West Woodburn
Carvery & Dessert.
Tickets £20, children FREE. Tickets to be pre booked and available from Susan Scott tel. 01434 270213.
10th March 2012 - Haydon Hunt Ball
7:30pm, Hexham Race Course
Dinner 8.00pm, Carriages 2.00am
Black Tie, Tickets £40.00
To book your tickets please contact Willie Weatherson on 07778855841
23rd March 2012 - Lynn Russell Demonstration
7:00pm, Holmside Hall Equestrian, Burnhope DH7 0DT
A lecture demonstration with
Show Horse Producer & Trainer - First Time in North East
Tickets £25.00 per person
24th March 2012 - Lynn Russell Showing Clinic
Holmside Hall Equestrian, Burnhope DH7 0DT
Show Horse Producer & Trainer
First time in the North East
Master Class Clinic
£45 per horse for 1hour 15mins
(Max of six horses per session)
(Spectators £10.)
www.holmsidehallequestrian.co.uk
8th April 2012 - Spring Hunter Trial
Little Whittington XC, Corbridge
In aid of Air Ambulance.
Schedules available at www.littlewhittingtonxc.co.uk
22nd April 2012 - Morpeth Hunt Show Cross - One Day Event
Todburn Equestrian Centre
Classes for all ages.
20th May 2012 - Border Hunt Point to Point 2012
2:00pm, Hexham Race Course
Sponsorship packages available, lunches and more.
Great day out for the family.
Visit www.hexhamraces.co.uk for race information
12th June 2012 - Border Hunt Supporters Meeting
7:30pm, The Bay Horse, West Woodburn
Hunt Supporters AGM followed by meeting.
Please come along and new idea's always welcome.
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.
7th October 2012 - Border Hunt Hunter Trial
9:00am, Little Whittington XC, Corbridge NE19 2LA
Schedule available to download here from 1st August 2012.
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