Witheridge Hill, photograph by John Bell
Welcome to the website of the Kimblewick Hunt. The site has lots of information about us, about coming hunting with us, and about the events, social and equestrian, that we organise.
With some recounting and replanning the Hunt Ball committee have managed to release a further three tables’ worth of tickets. These are first come first served: if you want to be at the hottest social event of the Hunt season, please contact Will Dalton (huntball@kimblewickhunt.co.uk) for payment details, PayPal or cheque.
Posted 15/2/12
Some tickets have been reserved but not yet paid for. If those reserved tickets aren’t paid for by the closing date of 18th February, they’ll be offered for sale as ‘returns’ on February 19th.
If you’d like to register interest for returned tickets, please contact Will Dalton at huntball@kimblewickhunt.co.uk.
On the other hand, if you’ve reserved tickets but not yet paid, remember that the ticket price goes up on February 15th, and contact Will (huntball@kimblewickhunt.co.uk) for payment details, PayPal or cheque.
Posted 9/2/12
Raising money in support of Help for Heroes, the charity Horses Help Heroes are auctioning pairs of tickets to each of the three dates on Monty Roberts’ forthcoming ‘From my Hands to Yours’ tour, which includes a visit to Bury Farm in our Hunt country. See the Horses Help Heroes’ Facebook page for full details, but act swiftly as the Bury Farm date is this coming Saturday, 11th February, and the auction closes three days before.
Posted 5/2/12
Photographer to Chenies Manor Keith Hoffmeister was on hand to take some pictures at the recent lawn meet at the historic manor. You can see the complete set in Keith’s Flickr stream.
Posted 2/2/12
As you may know, the Hunt Committee has asked me to return as Hunt Chairman following Simon Hope’s retirement. I do so conscious of my responsibility to the Hunt and I shall do my utmost to advance the reputation and well being of our Hunt.
May I therefore record with appreciation all that Simon and Mags Hope have done. They and their family are much valued members and supporters of the Hunt and we all look forward to seeing them hunting with the Kimblewick hounds. I am, from my own experience, fully aware of the many demands placed on a Hunt Chairman. I therefore much regret that Simon’s many responsibilities in his business career have meant that he has stepped down. We all take on these roles willingly as volunteers but they undoubtedly take up a great deal of time.
My task now is to continue to serve the Hunt as best I can; working with the many supporters across our large country and encouraging the next generation. I would warmly welcome your continued encouragement and support.
Posted 31/1/12
Michael also took some lovely pictures at Saturday’s meet at Marsh, again available on his website www.mdr-photo.co.uk.
Posted 31/1/12
Professional equine photographer Michael Rogers, seen working behind a camera at many Hunt events (the RAF Halton and South Oxfordshire sponsored rides, for instance) was out for pleasure with the Kimblewick at Cholesbury on Boxing Day and Wendover on Saturday. Photos from both days can be seen on Michael’s website www.mdr-photo.co.uk.
Posted 22/1/12
The 2012 calendar has now sold out - our thanks to everyone who bought one: every purchase supports the Hunt.
Posted 15/1/12
Dust off your dancing shoes and keep February 25th free in your diary. The social highlight of the Hunt season will include a champagne reception, four course dinner, four bottles of wine per table, two live sets by the fabulous Dark Blues band, breakfast at 1am and dancing until 2am. Maybe wise to keep the morning of the 26th free as well...
Discounts for early booking and Supporters’ Club members. See the Events page for tickets and full details.
Posted 2/2/12
The Masters of Foxhounds Association have circulated updated versions of The Case for Repeal and the Veterinary Association for Wildlife Management’s paper Hunting, Wildlife Management and the Moral Issue.
Posted 23/12/11
The date for the 2012 sponsored ride at RAF Halton has been confirmed as Sunday 25th March. There will be new jumps this year, and significant new prizes, both for individuals and for Pony Clubs entering teams. More information, entry forms and online entry are now available from the Ride’s website, www.haltonride.org.uk. See the site’s News page for details of the new prizes.
Posted 11/12/11
