Rupert Checkley

Senior Master - Rupert took on the FBH in 2020. A keen horseman Rupert has hunted for many years. Rupert is often seen riding his grey mare Penny or his lovable chestnut Enzo. Rupert and his family are based in Worcestershire and host some of the newest meets on the card. Make sure you say hello when you see him out as he loves to meet new riders and subscribers. The sport of Bloodhounding is Ruperts passion and he always wants to ensure that the field have the best day out! 

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Huntsman -This season we warmly welcome Matt to the team. Matt is an experienced huntsman and very talented rider. Matt started his riding career in show jumping before moving to a career in horse racing. Matt has been hunting since the age of 5years old. He is very keen to show the Farmers Bloodhounds and is enjoying spending time getting to know them all. We all look forward to a fun season ahead following Matt and the hounds over some exciting country.

Field Master - Details to follow!

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Field Master -Kate has joined the Farmers Bloodhounds field masters team this season. A very experienced horsewoman who loves the thrill of a fast paced ride and the joy of jumping hedges. Kate will be working with the team introducing new meets and leading you across some thrilling countryside.

Field Master - Emma is an experienced hunter having field mastered and whipped in for the FBH. She says that bloodhounding gives you such a buzz, appropriately named her main horse is called Buzz! Emma is looking forward to leading the field and encouraging old and new bloodhounders on Sunday Fundays. 

Field Master - Lottie has hunted with the bloodhounds since she was 10 years old, having also been an amateur whip she is now enjoying leading the field. Lottie rides racehorses for a living and is skilled at teaching and bringing on young horses. Lottie leads on Bailey a character with a big heart and amazing jump!

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Whip - Arran has been riding long before he could even walk! Riding on the front of his dads saddle as his dad ran a horse riding holiday business. Having started with the farmers bloodhounds in 2014, he soon became addicted to the sport, travelling every week with his horses Billy and Esty. A keen hedge hopper Arran enjoys working closely with the hounds and Oscar to ensure that the field get to enjoy the beautiful countryside. whilst listening to the hounds in full cry.

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Whip - Dave is an integral member of The Farmers Bloodhounds. For many years Dave has given up a lot of his personal time to help set up days as well as whipping in every Sunday. Dave rides with the experience and skill only achieved by many hours in the saddle doing a job that he and his horses clearly love.

Our second field masters offer a non jumping option. These are very experienced horsemen & women who will take you accross beautiful countryside, keeping up with the main field. They will offer smaller jumps or gateways if the terrain allows. 

The support team are always about making sure that the day runs smoothly! The quad bike team  repatriate horses and riders and are on hand should you need any help. Our wonderful catering team are ready and waiting with refreshments and smiles at the end of each line and of course they are ready with a fabulous bar-b-que and drinks at the end of the day. 

The Farmers Bloodhounds are well known for the care that they take in repairing and restoring the countryside. Our support team work hard before and after events.