Report #025: Dunston Harriers @ Redhouse Farm, South Green, 23/9/23

The Dunston Harriers left Redhouse Farm at around 7.20am and spent the next hour hacking the perimeter of fields around the meet. It must have been a pretty dull day for the field riders.

Hounds remained in check the entire time except for one moment at the back of Redhouse Farm. As the hunt and field were heading towards the meet, a hare popped up in front of the pack and made a dash for it. The hounds immediately went into cry and chased. A sab tried to get in front while huntsman Stuart Pocknall and two riders rode on to try and catch the pack. Pocknall got the hounds back under control after about 45 seconds. They’d headed off some distance by that point so we’re unable to say with certainty what the hare’s fate was.

After that, the hunt and field continued riding around the fields for another 20 or so minutes. They then headed back to the meet and boxed up.

Thanks to Norfolk/Suffolk Hunt Saboteurs, who arrived while the hunt was still out.