Quorn Hunt
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For other uses, see Quorn (disambiguation).
The Quorn Hunt, usually called the Quorn, established in 1696, is one of the world's oldest fox hunting packs and claims to be the United Kingdom's most famous hunt. Its country is mostly in Leicestershire, together with some smaller areas of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Quick Facts Hunt type, Country ...
Hunt type | Fox hunting |
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Country | England |
History | |
Founded | 1696 |
Founded by | Mr Thomas Boothby |
Hunt information | |
Hound breed | Foxhound |
Hunt country | Leicestershire |
Master(s) |
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Huntsman | Mr Rod Wilson |
Whipper(s)-in | Mr Bailey Board |
Quarry | none - manually-laid trail |
Kennelled | Kirby Bellars |
Website | quorn-hunt |
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After the abolition of traditional fox hunting implemented by the Hunting Act 2004, the Quorn continues to go out on four days of the week during the autumn and winter months, claiming to operate within the constraints of the law.