Hurworth Hunt

Hurworth Hunt The Hurworth Hunt is a small, friendly pack based in North Yorkshire that trail hunts within the law (Hunting Act 2004). Please get in touch with the Hon.

The Hurworth Hunt is steeped in history, being one of the oldest hunts in the country. The early history of the pack is not easy to unravel, but the first official records commence in 1803 when the Wilkinson brothers of Neasham Abbey took over the pack. There is however, earlier reference to a pack being kept by a Mr Turner of Hurworth in 1775, and in 1790 “Nimrod” refers to the Hurworth’s foxhoun

ds. In 1927 Colonel Bell of Mount Grace Priory financed the construction of the Hunt kennels at West Rounton, near Northallerton, where the hounds are kennelled to this day. The Hurworth country is traditionally within North Yorkshire, Durham and Cleveland. It is mainly grass and arable with some plough and some forestry to the east. Baily's relates that "obstacles are plentiful and varied, and are mainly timber and hedges, with some hunt jumps"

Our neighbouring hunts are the Bedale, Bilsdale, Cleveland, South Durham and Zetland. Visitors, irrespective of their age, experience and knowledge of hunting are very welcome to come out with us (all the known conditions permitting). Secretary who can advise you of details - e.g. rates, times of meets, directions, where to unbox, etc. They will be very pleased to hear from you and to answer any questions you may have. We particularly welcome and encourage children and young persons coming out and riding to hounds as we recognise them as hunting's future. We also particularly welcome members from the local branches of the Pony Club. Our days are entirely dependent on the support and goodwill of local landowners and farmers, for which we are immensely grateful. We are a very social hunt with a number of events throughout the year, from hunt balls to hunter trials, mounted hound exercise mornings, quiz nights, and the annual Point to Point. The aims of this page to share life with hounds and horses, and to promote the countryside in which we live.

30/08/2026

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⭐️⭐️Don’t miss out ⭐️⭐️Advance Entries for our mounted hound exercise morning tomorrow (BH Monday 31st August) close at ...
30/08/2026

⭐️⭐️Don’t miss out ⭐️⭐️
Advance Entries for our mounted hound exercise morning tomorrow (BH Monday 31st August) close at 10pm this evening.

The Mounted Hound Exercise is open to everyone and we do hope you can join us.

Dress code - ratcatcher (tweed) jacket or dark jacket. No need to plait.

Enter via Horsevents - https://horsevents.co.uk/events/?e=53602

Wish you were here?? Join us for our mounted hound exercise event on Bank Holiday Monday (31st August) and this could be...
28/08/2026

Wish you were here??
Join us for our mounted hound exercise event on Bank Holiday Monday (31st August) and this could be you!
Save money when you enter in advance via Horsevents. Advance entries close at 10pm on Sunday (30th) night.
https://horsevents.co.uk/events/?e=53602

Are you coming to our Mounted Hound Exercise event on Bank Holiday Monday? Save money when you enter in advance via Hors...
23/08/2026

Are you coming to our Mounted Hound Exercise event on Bank Holiday Monday? Save money when you enter in advance via Horsevents. Advance entries close at 10pm on Sunday (30th) night.
https://horsevents.co.uk/events/?e=53602

Date for your diary!
Our second mounted hound exercise morning is on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August at Bullamoor, Northallerton.

We plan to meet at 10am, for a walk, trot ride with hounds that will last around 1.5 hours. The route is approximately 6/7 miles of fields, roads & tracks, with no jumping due to hard ground conditions.

This is an ideal opportunity to introduce a novice horse to hounds and to experience being in the "trail hunting field" with other horses.
Advance entries via Horsevents - https://horsevents.co.uk/events/?e=53602

21/08/2026
❗️Wanted Part-time/ Freelance groom ❗️The Hurworth Hunt requires a part -time/ freelance groom for the up and coming sea...
18/08/2026

❗️Wanted Part-time/ Freelance groom ❗️

The Hurworth Hunt requires a part -time/ freelance groom for the up and coming season to manage the hunt horses and to work alongside an enthusiastic team in kennels and another part time groom.
A confident rider is essential as well as been able to turn out horses to high a standard, including plaiting & clipping. A driving license is required and an HGV is an advantage.
Based in North Yorkshire

Please get in touch for more details
[email protected] or PM us.

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15/08/2026

Great to see so many youngsters at our Tiny Tots Mounted Hound Exercise this morning. Lots of happy riders enjoying their first ride out with our beautiful hounds.
Thank you to everyone who came along this morning and to everyone who helped make the morning such a success.

!!Don't miss out!!Advance Entries for our Tiny Tots lead rein hound exercise tomorrow (Saturday, 15th August) close at 1...
14/08/2026

!!Don't miss out!!
Advance Entries for our Tiny Tots lead rein hound exercise tomorrow (Saturday, 15th August) close at 10pm. Less than 30mins to go!

Suitable for lead reins and older children off lead / unassisted. This is a family friendly event and we do ask the children are supervised.

Entries online via Horsevents - https://horsevents.co.uk/events/?e=53781

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The Kennels, West Rounton
Northallerton
DL62LN

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