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The South Downs Bloodhounds
Hunting Humans For Fun into our 20th Season
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SUPPORT OUR QUARRY
HUNTING THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY
Now is your chance to show our wonderful quarries how much you appreciate them turning out week after week, regardless of weather, just to be hunted by hounds and shouted at by JW! These fabulous people are planning to walk the entire South Downs Way to publicise ‘hunting the clean boot’ and to raise money for the South Downs Bloodhounds. Our regular runners – Nick, Doug, Vicky, Dickie and James – accompanied by a few friends and extras, will complete the 100 mile course as a relay during the weekend of 14/15 September, walking through the night to cover the distance.If you have ever hunted with us, or intend to join us this season, or you enjoy the spectacle as a foot follower, please show your appreciation for all the sport they give us and sponsor them by following this link.:
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The South Downs Bloodhounds are a pack of cross bred bloodhounds formed in 2004 by, and still owned by, their senior Master, Jeremy Whaley. The hounds hunt a human Quarry, which may consist of one runner, or up to six running as a tight group. This is completely different from "Drag" or "Trail" hunting, which involve hounds hunting an artificial manufactured scent laid on the ground. Hunting with bloodhounds is commonly referred to as "hunting the clean boot."
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The hunt is renowned for being welcoming to newcomers and does not look down on people coming who haven't got the 'right' hunting dress, or does not understand hunting terms. There are always hunt members to buddy up with whether you're riding for the first time, or coming to watch on foot. You do not need 'references' to join this hunt - it is open to all.
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We are greatly indebted to our landowners and farmers, as without their support we would not exist. For that reason, the Joint Masters enforce a strict code of conduct that everyone attending must follow. These are our Terms and Conditions. These are essential to protect our reputation AND ensure everyone's safety. That said, hunting like all horse riding sports, is a risk sport and you are advised to have personal accident and third party liability insurance.
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If you would like to know more, please see the other pages on this website, or contact the Honorary Hunt Secretary for more information and/or download the SDB Brochure.
