For the last twenty seasons, the Hon. Diana Pritchard Jack has organised fox-hunting vacations for individuals and small parties with all the best known packs of hounds in England. Based in the centre of the Country, Diana is ideally placed for reaching over twenty different hunt countries.

With over forty seasons' experience of riding with nearly a hundred different packs of hounds, Diana is well qualified to explain the thrills and hazards of crossing the famous wolds and vales of The Shires. In addition, having grown up in Northamptonshire with a family enmeshed in the sport, she has the necessary credentials and contacts to take guests to even the most exclusive of packs.

The 2005/6 hunting season has shown that the government's ridiculous law banning "hunting with dogs" is unenforceable. Almost every pack of hounds has found a way to continue this great tradition of the English countryside without appearing to break the law - indeed without any intention of breaking the law.

Diana specializes in providing a complete fox-hunting experience with visits to hunt kennels, dinner parties with Masters of Hounds, Hunt Balls and other hunting related social activities. There is a four-wheel drive vehicle for those who prefer to follow hounds with a different sort of horse power and a driver who knows the countryside as well as any fox, and the pubs somewhat better! Diana, herself, prefers to accompany her mounted guests to provide introductions, local knowledge and help wherever and whenever needed.

Fox hunting can be arranged with any of the following packs of hounds:

Atherstone, Duke of Beaufort's*, Belvoir (Duke of Rutland's)*, Berkley (Earl of Berkley's), Old Berkshire, Bicester with Whaddon Chase, Cheshire, Cotswold, North Cotswold, Cottesmore*, Croom & West Warwickshire, Fernie, Grafton, Heythrop, Ludlow, Meynall & South Staffordshire, Oakley, Pytchley, Woodland Pytchley, Quorn*, Vale of Aylesbury, Vale of the White Horse, Warwickshire, Wynstay (Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn's).

The Farmers' Bloodhounds chase a different sort of quarry on Sundays.

*These packs require at least six weeks notice and have a visitor's cap of about £120.

There are often in excess of 180 riders following and the Field Master has to keep the Field well back from the hounds. The smaller packs are usually more enjoyable as it is easier to see hounds at work and the people are very welcoming.
These visitors' caps range from £65 to £120 depending upon which day of the week you hunt and with which pack of hounds.
Autumn Hunting caps range from £10 - £25 during September and the first three weeks of October.

Hunting with Hawks is also available and provides a thrilling experience even for those who have never previously handled a bird of prey. Pheasant, partridge, rabbits, hares and squirrels are amongst the prey these striking Harris Hawks are after as you walk through the woodland and meadows of Central England's lush countryside

Enjoy English country hospitality with all the trimmings and ride or watch experienced quality horses over the most famous hunting counties in the world.

Prices for the 2005/2006 season:

Optional pre-hunting "get to know the horses" session:	£80
Autumn Hunting in September:	£125
Autumn Hunting in October:	£145
One horse for fox hunting (to be returned by 2.30p.m.):	£195
Two horses per rider (going home with hounds at dusk):	£370

Transport charges vary upon distances and the number of horses carried.

A deposit of 50% is required when reserving horses and cancellation fees are charged at the following rate: 7 - 5 days: 25%, 4 days: 50%, 3 days: 75%, 48 hours or less: 100%.

Costs for accommodation at Waverley and nearby B&Bs or hotels, plus hawking & falconry prices are available upon application. Waverly Equestrian Centre is approximately two hours from Gatwick Airport; one hour, twenty minutes from Heathrow, and only half an hour from Birmingham International Airport. The train from London Euston takes one hour and a quarter to Coventry where guests can be met. Transport from the airports can also be arranged.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DIANA PRITCHARD JACK

Email:foxhunting@stoneleighpark.co.uk