Edmund Porter has just completed 50 seasons with theEskdale & Ennerdale Foxhounds | © Midge Todhunter
Edmund Porter, joint master and huntsman of the Eskdale & Ennerdale Foxhounds, who has just completed 50 seasons with the E&E.
He never seems to age, and would take his hounds to the Moon if he thought it would promote and prosper hunting. He is a thoroughly down-to-earth, honest and decent chap, and continues to be one of the finest ambassadors our sport has ever known.
He is rightful chairman of the Central Committee of Fell Packs, and has a remarkable knowledge of all things natural in the British Countryside. That is because he cares about nature all around him: it is his work, and it is his pleasure. He is a fell huntsman, yet in the close season he loves to go fell walking with his two sons, and share his observations on all the beauty about them.
106th VALE OF RYDAL
Sheep Dog Trial and Hound Show
Thursday 13th August 2009 | Rydal Park, Ambleside
Sheepdog trials • Beagle, Harrier and Hound Show
Hound Trials • Stick Show • Gun Dog Demo
Dog Dash • Full catering • Local food and bar
Country life shopping
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Also visit: www.rydalshow.co.uk
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Hunting Personality of the Month ...we are just everyday people...
Jean Heal
Jane plants a kiss on Holcombe huntsman Steve Ashworth after winning the Puppy Show
Jane Heal has walked puppies for the Holcombe Hunt for many years and is married to Brian Heal MRCVS, the Hunt’s vet. Zinging with vitality, Jane hunts mounted, and is also Social Secretary for the Holcombe. At their last Hunt ‘do’, a Pool Party, Jane sported a grass skirt and two scallop shells as a make-shift bra. Out hunting Jane is known as the ‘Flying Ass’ and photos of her behind feature regularly in the Hunt’s end-of-season ‘Mud-Rash’ awards. When not hunting, Jane and Brain retreat to their place (little farm) in Spain where they probably still talk about hounds and hunting – even in Spain. A great hunting couple.
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Property to Let
Mariners Lodge, West Porlock
In an outstanding position overlooking Porlock bay. This well built detached house is set on three floors; all main rooms having stunning sea views. A pretty, well maintained, walled garden surrounds the house.
This property is within the Minehead Harriers Country, with easy access to the D&S Staghounds and the Exmoor Foxhounds to name but a few!
Drawing room | Dinning room | Large conservatory/family room | 2 Entrance halls | Kitchen | Strong room | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2 Separate WCs | Double garage | Potting shed | Parking
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