| Hunt type: |
Foxhounds |
| Areas: |
Yorkshire |
| Country: |
England |
| Masters: |
Mr Nigel Clack MFH | Ravensthorpe Manor
Boltby
Thirsk |
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Mr David Wood | Low House Farm
Cowesby
Thirsk |
| Kennels: | |
jointly with Hurworth
West Rounton, Northallerton |
| Kennel-huntsman: |
Joe Townsend |
| Previous masters: |
1668 - 1687 Duke of Buckingham
1687 - 1730 R Forster
1730 - 1770 A committee
1770 - 1800 J Dawson
1800 - 1810 J Hughill
1810 - 1816 W Garbutt
1816 - 1825 M Rickitson
1825 - 1830 R Tate & L Leng
1830 - 1837 G Bell
1837 - 1853 G Bell Jnr
1867 - 1870 Squire Barr
1870 - 1886 N Spink
1886 - 1887 R Garbutt
1887 - 1889 F Wilson Horsfall
1889 - 1897 R Garbutt
1897 - 1900 H Selby Lowndes
1900 - 1903 T Bentley
1903 - 1912 F Wilson Horsfall
1912 - 1919 E R Turton, MP
1919 - 1924 H Dorrington
1924 - 1928 Committee
1928 - 1930 Major Sleigh
1930 - 1955 Committee
1955 - 1956 Col Egerton
1956 - 1961 Committee
1961 - 1963 B Driffield
1963 - 1986 Committee
1986 - 2003 Alan Caine
2003 - 2007 Harry Stephenson
2005 - 2007 Judith Skilbeck |
| Previous huntsmen: |
The Duke of Buckingham
Basil Ainsley |
| Secretary |
Catherine Windross | |
| Treasurer |
Michael Heywood | |
| Whippers-in: |
Mr Stuart Allen
Mr Ben Rheinberg |
| Chairman: |
Mr Mike Akester | |
| Hunt country: |
A wild and unchanged country made up of moor, forestry and some good lowland. No towns, railways and only one A road.
Some limited jumping, legendary bogs!
Very beautiful part of North Yorkshire |
| History: |
Arguably England's oldest hunt to pursue foxes exclusively, founded in 1668 by the Duke of Buckingham. The hunts history is rich with folklore and characters and is the subject of the well known song "Dido, Bendigo". |
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Field Masters Mr Keith Balbach
Ms Nicola Wilson
Mrs Anne Goodall
Supporters' Club secretary Anne Goodall
Supporters' Club chairman Mr Gary Howes
CA representative Michael Heywood
Point to Point secretary Mr Michael Heywood
Hounds: 30 couple of Modern English Foxhounds, first entered in the stud book in 2006.
The hunt would like to extend a warm welcome to visitors to this small, friendly hunt. Many (including the Horse and Hound's Johnny Beardsall) are left wondering how we survive some of our rougher country! Much fun to be had following hounds over country largely untouched by the 21st century. Field sizes average 25-45 on a Saturday, 10-20 on a Tuesday. Visitors day money £45.
Anybody you would like to support what is probably the oldest foxhunt in the world in these difficult times for hunting in England, non voting memberships of our international supporters club are available for £25, which will keep you updated with our newsletters via email. Our legacy to future generations is very important and all supporters welcome. |
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Bilsdale Hunt web site |
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Last update sent by Nigel Clack on 19th June 2008 |
Please note the position of the marker above is only intended as a rough guide to the location of the hunt country.
It does not show the location of the kennels, or the homes of any of the subscribers, officials or staff of the hunt.
