Browse through our blog posts to find out what life is like at Hoe Grange Holidays along with some great ideas for days out in the Peak District.
Sunday was a clear dry day for the 4 Shires Bloodhounds meet here at Hoe Grange in the spectacular Peak District countryside. We often have horses staying on holiday, but thankfully not quite so many at one time - it was a little chaotic in our yard as everyone was saddling up ready for the off and slurping the port. [caption id="attachment_5282" align="alignleft" width="300"] The "quarry" getting his final instructions[/caption] Hunting the clean boot refers to the hounds working the natural scent of a human runner over a 12 to 20 mile cour...
Perfect weather here in the Peak District for the Four Shires Bloodhounds meet at Hoe Grange. A sharp frost followed by glorious winter sunshine meant that the going was perfect for both the human "quarry" (very fit runners) and the horses. [caption id="attachment_4305" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Bloodhounds gathered ready for the off[/caption] This year Felicity bravely followed the bloodhounds riding Oliver, who was very excitied by the whole event, the number of horses turning up in his yard, the baying cry of the hounds and the soun...
Bloodhounds ready for the off Sunday was a fabulous clear day with plenty of sunshine for the 4 Shires Bloodhounds meet here at Hoe Grange in the spectacular Peak District countryside. We often have horses staying on holiday, but thankfully not quite so many at one time - it was a little chaotic in our yard as everyone was saddling up ready for the off and slurping the port. It really is a magnificent sight to watch with the horses, beautifully turned out, galloping across the farm after these large Bloodhounds in full cry as they pick up the...
Oliver and Felicity had great success at Hartington Wakes Sports and Show this weekend, coming away with a 1st in the Cob Class, a 3rd in the Riding Club Horse Class and a Reserve Champion ribbon! Great fun was had by all - even David, who was acting as the groom for the day and had to do all the dirty work. Oliver didn't put a hoof wrong and behaved really well until they met the hunt on the ride home - he got a bit over-excited and arrived home steaming. Now the rosettes are decorating the beam in the kitchen, taking their place next to la...