MFHA - (Masters of Foxhounds Association)

Online Stud Book

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The online studbook is available to members of the MFHA and others, from all countries, who are involved in the breeding of stud book foxhounds. Apply to the MFHA for access with this form.

Hunt Staff Benefit Society

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The Hunt Staff Benefit Society (HSBS) provides personal pension schemes specifically for hunt staff. Find out more about how to join the HSBS, or how to support the HSBS through various Fund Raising intiatives.

Fundraising and events

Hunt Staff Benefit Society Auction

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Once again, the HSBS is running a Silent Auction at the Hunter Chase Evening at Cheltenham Racecourse on Wednesday 1st May.  Details of the lots can be found at www.hsbs.org.uk

 

Upcoming Fund Raising Events

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FUND  RAISING  -  2013

 1)    CHELTENHAM HUNTER CHASE EVENING RACE MEETING  -  Wednesday, 1st May, 2013

The Hunt Staff Benefit Society will be benefiting from various fund raising events at this Race Meeting.  The biggest fundraiser is the Silent Auction which finishes on the Evening.  Details of the Auction Lots which have been kindly donated can be found at www.hsbs.org.ukwhere it is also possible to place bids online prior to the event.  Members of the HSBS and their guests will have use of Box A11 during the Evening.

2)    STOWE BEAGLES WITH HUNT STAFF BENEFIT SOCIETY HUNTER TRIALS AT PRIMROSEHILL FARM, GAWCOTT, BUCKINGHAM  -  Sunday, 12th May, 2013

 The Hunt Staff Benefit Society will benefit from these Hunter Trials which are being run at Primrosehill Farm.  The Schedule and information about the venue can be found at www.primrosehillxc.co.uk 

3)    LUNCH AT BURGHLEY HOUSE TO INCLUDE A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE HOUSE AND GARDENS   -  Friday, 17th May, 2013

 Full details of this fund raising event can be provided by contacting the Secretary of the Society on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

4)    GARDEN TOUR AT HIGHGROVE  -  Monday, 1st July, 2013

This will involve a Tour of the Gardens at Highgrove, with a choice of either Lunch or Tea in the Orchard Room.  This is a totally different time of year to previous Tours that we have arranged and should therefore still be of interest to those people who have been before, but at a later time of year.  Full details will be sent shortly to Members of the Society.  Anyone else interested in joining in this fund raising event should contact the Secretary of the Society on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

5)    2014 CALENDAR

By popular demand, a 2014 Calendar depicting photographs by top hunting photographer, Sarah Farnsworth, is being produced and should be available from the 1st May, 2013 at the Cheltenham Hunter Chase Evening Race Meeting.  An Order Form can be obtained by contacting the Secretary of the Society on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Calendars can also be ordered online at www.sarahfarnsworth.zenfolio.com

 
We do hope that as many people as possible will support these fund raising initiatives as the money raised helps to boost the pensions the Society provides for Hunt Staff. 
 

Susan and Sambo

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SAMBO AND SUSAN and other Tales
By Katharine Harrison-Wallace
 
The 1930s is back!
 
Capturing a host of country characters - amorous horses, fox and huntsman and a disobedient salmon - SAMBO AND SUSAN and other tales is a collecton of charming, illustrated cautionary stories from the bright and talented imagination of 12 year old KatHarine Harrison-Wallace in 1938.
 
A joy to adults and children alike, with a foreword from her distinguished Godfather, the Duke of Atholll, young Katharine's tales developed something of a cult following when first published.  Today first editions are scarce and fetch prices that the 12 year old Katharine would not have believed possible.
 
Now republished as a limited edition hardback, this faithful reproduction has given Katharine's delightful book a new lease of life.  Proceeds from the book's sale will go to the Hunt Staff Benefit Society (HSBS) - a registered Friendly Society overseen by its patron HRH The Prince of Wales, and benefitting the staff without whom hunting could not exist.
 
As a stalwart of the hunting world, hunting up to three days a week in adulthood, Katharine would have approved.
 
To purchase your copy, please complete the order form or visit www.appletreepress.co.uk to buy online.
 

Non Tip Feeder

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NON TIP FEEDER - A SAFE, DURABLE AND STACKABLE FEEDING SOLUTION SAVING TIME, MONEY AND FOOD

The NONTIP FEEDER  will not move, spill, tip or flip over whilst your horse feeds from it, creating a unique solution to the constant problem of horses tipping over, spilling and wasting their food. 

£2.00 from each sale of the Non Tip Feeder bought through the non-tip feeder websitwill be donated to the HUNT STAFF BENEFIT SOCIETY

For further details visit. http://www.nontipfeeder.com/

 

 

Hunting Memories

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Hunting Memories has produced some wonderful hunting figurines which can be hand painted to your own specifications and include foxes, hares and otter.

10% of every sale for their figurines, and also their maps, is donated to the Hunt Servants' Fund - so do look at their website - www.huntingmemories.co.uk

 

Hunt Staff Benefit Society Little Book of Hunting Songs and Christmas Carols

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The Little Book of Hunting Songs and Chrismas Carols has been produced to raise funds for the Hunt Staff Benefit Society, following the success of the Little Hunting Handbook.

Each song together with its music, is illustrated with a painting by a well-known Sporting Artist.  We are extremely grateful to have been granted permission to use these images.  It is also full of interesting information about the songs, which you may or may not have heard before.

The Foreword is by Johnny Scott, a countryman with a great depth of knowledge out our country traditions.  It is a small hardback book with a loose leaf cover. 

The ideal present for Christmas.  Click here to download the Order Form.

 

 

Hunt Staff Benefit Society Little Hunting Handbook

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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. Please click here to access the order form.