Travel: See stately homes on horseback
Travel in style and enjoy hospitality in some of the great houses of England with Stately Rides
Sporting & Country Pursuits
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Hunting Museum relaunches
The hunting museum at Melton Mowbray was relaunched last week by Baroness Mallalieu
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Is shooting the new golf?
Shooting syndicates have enormous appeal and places are incredibly sought-after. Ian Valentine finds out where the appeal comes from
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Save our English setters
One of the oldest gundog breeds, the English Setter is at risk of extinction. Paula Lester talks to some devoted breeders trying to turn things around
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Fox-Pitt goes for the big 5-0 at Burghley
There is much at stake at Burghley Horse Trials this year, particularly for William Fox-Pitt,
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How to keep children occupied in school holidays
It might seem as if your younger children and the television are inseparable this summer but with careful planning you can have them out and about
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How to enjoy a rainy day at the beach
Just because it's raining doesn't mean you can't hit the beach says Ed Scobie
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How to join a rowing club
Has the enormous success of Team GB's rowers at this year's Olympics inspired you? Joining a rowing club is straightforward and a great way to exercise
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Alresford Show gears up
A traditional country show in Hampshire is preparing to open its gates on September 1 - Alresford Show is now in its 104th year
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Not such a Glorious Twelfth?
As the shooting season gets underway, keepers have had a difficult time with a very wet rearing season, but there will still be excellent sport to be had, says Ian Valentine
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A summer of equestrian sports
From Goodwood Ladies' Day to The Olympic success of Team GB, Octavia has had a whirlwind few weeks following the two-legged and four-legged stars of equestrian sports
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The London Olympics 1908
Caroline Cranbrook remembers William Grenfell, 1st and only Lord Desborough, who brought a successful Olympic Games to London in 1908
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Glorious grouse shooting
Brian Martin looks forward to another great shooting season, from grouse to partridge and pheasant
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Hobby farming: choose your breeds
Before you begin hobby farming, choose the right animals for you
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Hobby Farming: top tips
Kate Green discovers the secrets of being a successful hobby farmer
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Hobby Farming: The Country Life Guide
Small-scale farming can be a joyful experience, but make sure you’ve done your homework before you begin with our guide to hobby farming
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Silver for Team GB in team eventing
The GB Eventing team takes silver at the Olympic Games in Greenwich as Mary King misses out on an individual medal and Zara Phillips is placed eighth individually
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Interview: Captain Mark Phillips
Captain Mark Phillips talks about balancing his loyalty to the US eventing team with his support for his daughter Zara at the Olympic competition in Greenwich
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Drama at the Gold Cup Quarter Finals
After dramatic quarter finals, the semi-finals have been relocated to the Ambersham grounds to save the lawns at Midhurst for the final
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Drama at Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup polo
An exciting beginning to the Gold Cup polo got underway in June at Cowdray Park
