Welcome to our Meet Details page. On this page you will find specials instructions about the day (where to park/unbox), plus a brief description about the country being hunted over and the type of obstacles you are likley to encounter (i.e hedges, ditches & post and rail hunt jumps) . If you require any further information then please contact us, 01189 326028 or 07547 728677. You can email us info@southernshiresbloodhounds.co.uk 
Sun 11th Dec - The Priory, Wherwell. (Lawn Meet)
Please only use the following as an entrance to The Priory: Please use the entrance off of the B3420 (Winchester Lodge Gate) see link button below. If you are coming by trailer or 3.5 tonne lorry, use the drive leading up to the house, as you approach the house stay left and follow the wall round, keeping it on your right to the back yard. If you are arriving by 7.5 tonne horse box then as you come through Winchester Lodge Gate, there is hard standing grass area on your left, please park/unbox there and hack up the drive to the meet. When turning into Winchester Gate leave the stone pillar on your right i.e don't go over the cattle grid, it will make it much easier to turn in. If you have any questions please phone Saturday evening or Sunday morning before setting off. 01189 326028 or 07547 728677
Weds 21st Dec - New Farm, Compton
This is a childrens meet, however all are more than welcome to attend.
Mon 26th Dec - Bull Inn Stanford Dingley
Please DO NOT unbox in the village. Please unbox at Hillfoot Farm, Chapel Row, it is then a short hack to the meet. We will be finishing the day at Hillfoot Farm.
There are always ways around for the non jumpers, there are both jumping and non jumping Field Masters on a days hunting, just make yourself know to them.
The Southern Shires Bloodhounds aim is to send horse and rider home happy, having also seen hounds work in open countryside in pursuit of their quarry.
Don't forget hunt tea is served at the end of each day.
Dare we say "happy hunting, and kick on".
If you have any further questions dont hesitate to contact any of the Joint Masters
(see contacts page) or ask at the meet.
JUST A FEW TIPS TO HELP YOUR DAY WITH US MORE ENJOYABLE.
If your horse is young, please place a green ribbon in its tail.
If your horse kicks, please place a red ribbon in its tail.
If your is young and kicks it will reqiure both.
ALWAYS turn your horse to face hounds, and give the hounds right of way at all times. You can let other followers know that there are hounds around by using the following phrases.
"Hound(s) on the right/left please"
"Hounds please"
Please give way to hunt staff were possible, this can be done by using the following phrases.
"Huntsman please" , "Whip please"
These people will be introduced to you at the meet.
People are around to answer any questions you may ask, so don't be affraid to ask questions.
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