Scotland’s deer are proving deeply divisive
On the face of it, a book about a woman stalking one red deer might not sound that exciting. Just…
Four difficult women who fought to preserve the English countryside
One thing that Covid lockdown made us appreciate was the importance of being outdoors. When we were finally allowed into…
In defence of the grouse shooting exemption
At the tail end of last week, news emerged that no groups of more than six people were to be allowed…
Hare coursing gangs are terrorising the countryside
If you’re driving at dawn or at dusk in the countryside at this time of year, you might well see…
An exhibition about dogs, chosen by dogs: Dog Show reviewed
Stepping into any art gallery, the last thing you expect to be greeted by is a cacophony of barking and…
Hang on to your hat – they’re making a comeback
‘Thank goodness for racing,’ says Rachel Trevor-Morgan. She is a milliner — a hat maker — so it’s no surprise…
If you’re planning to become a racehorse trainer, here’s how to do it
With the Cheltenham Festival been and gone, all eyes are on Aintree and the Grand National. These courses feature in…
Why is the National Trust hounding hunters?
For the sound of his horn brought me from my bed/ And the cry of his hounds which he oft…
Voting in? You have the blood of Spanish bulls on your hands
Britain’s animals would be solidly for Leave. Here’s why
Aftershocks and polo ponies in Christchurch, New Zealand
On my first night in Christchurch, I woke at 3.32 a.m. to what felt like an explosion. My bed was…
A whale of a time in the Faroes
The Faroes are a wonderful place to visit, discovers Camilla Swift
The best way to explore Dartmoor? On horseback
I’ll willingly admit that the moors of south-west England are not my natural territory. Mention the word ‘Dartmoor’ and my…
Dreaming of bringing your favourite pet back to life? Soon it could be reality
The super-rich are already bringing beloved dogs and horses back to life. Soon the rest of us will be able to do it too
The lessons of exam results season (and what to do about them)
Every year without fail, as the trees start thinking about losing their leaves, the papers are full of the same…
The pitfalls of picnics (and how to avoid them)
Strange, isn’t it, that despite having such famously terrible weather, we Brits are so fond of a picnic. It’s something…
Ten years after the ban, why are there still hunt saboteurs?
Ten years after the ban, why are there still hunt saboteurs?
The sheer joy of hunting
This time three years ago, I hadn’t jumped a single thing for almost ten years. This season, I am happily…
The lost horses of London
The days when horses and humans lived cheek by jowl in the capital are unarguably over. Brewers’ drays have disappeared,…
Sloane Rangers vs Arabs – the battle for Chelsea
In Knightsbridge and Chelsea, tension simmers between Sloanes and super-rich Arabs
Seeing London afresh, one bridge at a time
Bridges aren’t necessarily something you think of as being beautiful, particularly if you consider them primarily as the means to…
Norman Thelwell: much more than a one-trick pony
‘The natural aids to horsemanship are the hands, the legs, the body and the voice.’ But a Thelwell pony sometimes…
Exploring the world of Jean Paul Gaultier
‘London,’ says Jean Paul Gaultier, ‘was my vitamin. I love the freedom of London…The energy, the character, all the people…
Behind the scenes at Spitting Image
If Margaret Thatcher is remembered by many more as a caricature than as her actual self, then blame Spitting Image.…
Blackfish and the scandal of caged killer whales
If you were in a bathtub for 25 years, don’t you think you’d get a little bit psychotic? Well, yes,…
Going off-piste in Val D'Isere
First things first. Yes, Val d’Isère does have a reputation for being expensive — and it is, especially if you’re…
