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Cotswold Hounds
The Cotswold Hunt prides itself in the ability of our hounds to hunt a trail. Laid in a natural way that so closely replicates the more old-fashioned ways of hunting, you wouldn’t know the difference. This provides an exciting day for everyone of all abilitie
The Cotswold Hunt country is mainly within the Cotswold hills and stretches from Cheltenham, in the west, to Northleach in the east and from Toddington, in the north, to Stroud in the south. Records of hunting in this area dates as far back as 1772 with the first meet of the Cotswold Hunt held on 1st November 1858.
Trail hunting with this historical pack across the beautiful Cotswold hills includes the fabulous estates that host the Team Chase, the Scurry, hunter trials and more. If you’re looking for the thrills and spills of a days’ hedge-hopping or a more gentle day watching hounds and enjoying the Cotswold countryside you will enjoy your day. Rates and flexible ways to pay can be discussed with our Secretaries.
Contact Joint Secretaries Ellie Isaac Email: eleanor@drdawn.com / Tel: 07500 059007 or Richard Merrett Email: office@cotswoldhunt.co.uk, leaving your name and contact number and they will give you a call.
If you don’t have a horse and want to ride, the Secretaries can provide you with contact details for reputable local hirelings and you may wish to visit -(https://dgequine.com, http://www.cotswoldsriding.co.uk/).
If you are a newcomer to trail hunting don’t be nervous about dress code or etiquette, there’s plenty of information on this website and our Secretaries will help with any questions you may have.
If you don’t fancy getting on a horse why not join our Cotswold Hunt Supporters Club. Enjoy the day on foot or in a car. (CHSC Membership)
The hunting community is a unique and warm community who, as well a passion for hunting, hounds and the countryside enjoy a great social life. Many of the social events held throughout the year can be found on this website. (Tickets & Events)
1859 to 1871 Cregoe Colmore Esq
1871 to 1873 Sir Reginald Graham, Bart
1873 to 1885 Capt A Sumner
1885 to 1893 W F Hicks Beach Esq
1893 to 1899 Major E H G do Freville
1899 to 1903 Algernon Rushout Esq
1903 to 1904 E Boyce Podmore Esq
1904 to 1919 Herbert Owen Lord Esq
1919 to 1922 M W Muir Esq (Died 9 Feb 1922)
1922 to 1924 Major L A Jackson
1924 to 1928 Capt T Colville
1928 to 1932 Arthur Mitchell Esq and Vice Admiral Sir Francis Marten, CB, CMG, CVO
1932 to 1934 Capt H A Jaffray and Vice Admiral Sir Francis Marten, CB, CMG, CVO
1934 to 1937 Major L A Jackson and Lt Col C Heber-Percy, DSO, MC
1937 to 1941 Lt Col C Heber-Percy, DSO, MC
1942 to 1946 Hunt Committee
1946 to 1948 The Misses V and M Wilson
1948 to 1952 Capt R E Wallace
1952 to 1959 Sir Hugh Arbuthnot, Bart
1959 to 1964 Sir Hugh Arbuthnot, Bart and Mrs J Brutton
1964 to 1966 R D N Phillips Esq and Mrs J Brutton
1966 to 1967 R D N Phillips Esq, Mrs J Brutton and T H Unwin Esq
1967 to 1968 Capt B R W Bell, Mrs J Brutton and T H Unwin Esq
1968 to 1971 Capt B R W Bell and Mrs J Brutton
1971 to 1974 T H Unwin Esq and Mrs J Brutton
1974 to 1977 T H Unwin Esq and Miss J D Stevens
1977 to 1992 T H Unwin Esq, Miss J D Stevens and Major M T N H Wills
1992 to 1995 T H Unwin Esq and R G Cooper Esq
1995 to 1998 T H Unwin Esq, T W Bailey Esq, J P Bosley Esq, Mrs M C Houghton and Mrs R J Stafford
1998 to 1999 T H Unwin Esq, T W Bailey Esq, Mrs M C Houghton and Mrs R J Stafford
1999 to 2003 R G Cooper Esq and Mrs B A Brickell.
2003 to 2005 R G Cooper Esq, Mrs B A Brickell and Lady Blyth.
2005 to 2006 R G Cooper Esq, Mrs B A Brickell and Mrs S P George.
2006 to 2009 The Hon. Mrs M W Vestey, D B Jones Esq, Miss S J Rooker and Mrs R J Stafford.
2009 to 2010 The Hon. Mrs M W Vestey, Mrs R J Stafford, T Bellamy Esq and J E Chamberlain Esq.
2010 to 2014 The Hon. Mrs M W Vestey, T W Bellamy Esq, J E Chamberlain Esq and Mrs. M A Abbatt.
2014 to 2015 J E Chamberlain Esq, T W Bellamy Esq and C J Adams Esq.
2015 to 2016 J E Chamberlain Esq, T W Bellamy Esq, C J Adams Esq, and Ms J Gwillim-David.
2016 to 2017 Ms J Gwillim-David, T W Bellamy Esq, C J Adams Esq, and Mrs R Bliss.
2017 to 2018 Ms J Gwillim-David, Mrs E Costley-White, Mr D David, Mr R Inglesant, and Dr C Levinson.
2018 to 2021 M R Little Esq, T W Bellamy Esq, Mrs R Bliss, and Dr C Levinson.
2021 to 2023 M R Little Esq, Mrs R Bliss, Dr C Levinson and Mr R Bellamy Esq.
2023 to 2024 The Hon. Mrs M W Vestey, T W Bellamy Esq, Mrs K Charlton, Mrs S de Rouet, and Mrs S Williams.
2024 to 2025 The Hon. Mrs M W Vestey, Mrs K Charlton, Mr J Lomberg-Williams, and Mrs S Williams.
‘The object of the Cotswold Hunt, after the 17th February 2005, is to work for the re-introduction of lawful hunting generally, as well as in the Cotswold Hunt Country, and to that end to maintain an establishment as a kennel to breed foxhounds in order to retain their bloodlines and to meet biodiversity responsibilities, to undertake hound and equestrian activities to facilitate that end and to promote support for these objectives through social intercourse by members.’ (From The Cotswold Hunt Constitution)The Cotswold Hunt prides itself in the ability of our hounds to hunt a trail. Laid in a natural way that so closely replicates the more old-fashioned ways of hunting, you wouldn’t know the difference. This provides an exciting day for everyone of all abilities.
The British Hounds Sports Association Sports Association (BHSA)
The BHSA is the Governing Body of the Cotswold Hunt. They promote and support the welfare and conservation of all hounds breeds and the infrastructure of the Hunt which nurture them. As a supporter or subscriber to the Cotswold Hunt we strongly advise you to become members of the BHSA. (https://bhsa.org.uk).Before hunting with us, whether mounted, on foot, or on an ATV, please read:
The Cotswold Country, which is wholly within the County of Gloucestershire and mainly on the Cotswold hills, stretches from Cheltenham in the West to Northleach in the East, and from Toddington in the North to Stroud in the South.
To the North
Croome and West Warwickshire Hunt
To the North East
North Cotswold Hunt
To the East
Heythrop Hunt
To the South East
V.W.H. Hunt
To the South
Duke of Beaufort’s Hunt
To the South West
Berkeley Hunt
To the West
Cotswold Vale Farmers Hunt
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