Clean Boot Hunting In Kent & East Sussex

The Coakham Bloodhounds are one of the oldest Bloodhound packs in the UK, and they hunt over a wide area in Kent and Sussex, with occasional forays into Essex. The  Coakham have been hunting "the clean boot" since they were founded in the 1970s.  This means the hounds follow the natural scent of human runners who set off ahead of the pack - no other scent is used (whether animal or synthetic) and there is no killing involved - the runners just get licked at the end of each hunt.  

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Please note booking closes at 6pm the evening before each meet.

Sunday 25th October

Cherry Croft

Church Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 1QJ

By kind permission of Miss Caroline Richardson

Time: ready and mounted by 12 noon

Parking W3W: https://w3w.co/fine.maximum.unheated

We are absolutely delighted to be returning to the lovely Cherry Croft for this meet, and we are incredibly grateful to Caroline Richardson for so generously hosting us. This will be a proper jumping day, with hedges to be expected! Whilst you’ll be able to find routes around the hedges, you must be capable of jumping two unavoidable 3ft timber boundary fences.

Please take care jumping hedges - we kindly ask that you only attempt a hedge if you are confident that your horse is both willing and capable of jumping it safely. We must be mindful of our wonderful landowner and take every precaution to avoid damaging the hedges, plus we want to ensure the safety of you and your horse. If your horse refuses a hedge, please do not represent. Instead, move safely out of the way to allow those following behind to jump without obstruction. 

We would be very grateful if everyone could bring something sweet or savoury to share at tea. Please also remember to bring your own mug for a well-deserved hot drink!

Bookings close at 6pm on Saturday, or earlier if all places are filled! Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please book early to avoid disappointment. We would hate for anyone to miss out, so please don't leave it until the last minute!  Book in via the App or the link below:

HALF TERM CHILDREN’S MEET

Wednesday 28th October

Mountfield Park Farm,

Mountfield, Robertsbridge TN32 5LE

TIME: 12 noon — mounted & ready

We know Half Term is very busy, so we are giving you plenty of notice to get booked in for our fabulous Children's Meet.  We have had lots of enquiries about hunting for children, so this is your opportunity to get your little (and not so little) ones out on a day specifically tailored for them.
 

Although it is a Children's Meet, adults are still welcome but the children go first!

Perfect for first-timers, teenagers, little ones on lead reins and everyone in between.  Lovely countryside and optional jumping (ground permitting). We will have two field masters - one to lead the keen riders over the jumps and another to lead the non-jumpers around them!

Book in on the link below - booking closes 6pm Tuesday 27th October, or earlier if full.  It is first come, first served so book early to avoid disappointment.

The Coakham Bloodhounds Murder Mystery Night

Saturday 31st October,

Bilsington Priory, bar opens at 6.45pm.

A 1920’s themed party, with welcome canapes and a cocktail, followed by a 3 course meal.  A night of frivolity and celebration, which may end in drama and tragedy (possibly tragic acting). Come join in the fun as a certain renowned detective unravels the mysterious goings on and exposes our Coakham key players. Can you help work out who dunnit?