The Macnab Challenge 2016: the film
The Macnab Challenge 2016 in association with Pol Roger took place on Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Six people, one day...but did they manage a Macnab?The Macnab Challenge has been part of The Field’s...
View Article7 things to do in the off season with your gundog
The last pheasant has been bagged and the gumboots are already gathering dust, but a gundog's training is never finished. From picking a new pup to preparing for the Game Fair scurry, use the summer...
View ArticleBlood orange, cardamom and tequila sorbet
Feeling blue now the sporting season is over? Philippa Davis' blood orange, cardamom and tequila sorbet will soon cheer you upA refreshing and deliciously naughty way to conclude a hearty...
View ArticlePoint to point fixtures: March 2017
Point to point fixtures for March 2017. The calendar is filling up with point to point racing dates countrywideStay a nose in front this season with our point to point fixtures list.Point to point...
View ArticleHow to make the ultimate point-to-point picnic
Be the picnic envy of your local point-to-point with The Field's guide on how to make the ultimate point-to-point picnicVenison sausage rolls are a firm Field favourite.Be the 4×4 that everyone wants...
View ArticleWhy is the Cheltenham Festival so special? ADVERTORIAL
The Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the national hunt calendar. Twenty eight races across four days, where fans flock to Gloucestershire in their thousands. But what is it about the Cheltenham...
View ArticleTristram Lewis, sporting artist
Tristram Lewis explains to Janet Menzies why he has swapped paintbrush for Plasticine to immortalise a great racehorse in bronzeTristram Lewis' portrait of Beaufort huntsman Tony Holdsworth.Inspired by...
View ArticleWarm pigeon breast salad and spring onions
A perfect spring time starter which still feels like comfort food. Try Philippa Davis' warm pigeon breast salad and spring onions, with hazelnut and orange sauceBanish the heavy stews but keep the...
View Article11 things to do in the off season with your gun
The last pheasant may have been bagged but there's no need to lock your gun away just yet. Whether you are practicing your moves, encouraging a youngster or getting an old gun restored, use the summer...
View ArticleCitrus, ricotta and honey cheesecake with a pistachio base
Both light and creamy, this cheesecake is deliciously decadent. Try Philippa Davis' recipe for citrus, ricotta and honey cheesecake with a pistachio baseA decadent final flourish to a supper party.Give...
View ArticleThe life of a stockman in winter
The life of a stockman can be made a happier one at this time of year, says Tim Field, with such things as swivelling troughs, rotating brushes – and even a “Moocall” Holdings with light ground can...
View ArticleThe 7 best recipes for clearing the freezer
It seems like a lifetime ago that the last pheasant was bagged, but do you still have an embarrassing number of birds in the freezer? Rather than waste freezer space, make delicious suppers with The...
View ArticleDifficult retrieves: you’ve got to pick a…
… hare or goose, which, says David Tomlinson, can present a problem for entrants to the Retriever Championships – and not just because it’s hard for pickers-up to practise difficult retrievesThis...
View ArticleMy favourite bit of kit: Mike Daunt chooses his old reels
Abort Abel and finish with Fin Nor, says Mike Daunt. Old reels are the futureClassic reels can be rewound without needing a degree in engineering.Whether they make him eccentric or a “bloody old fool”,...
View ArticleLangoustine fideos. Light and full of flavour
A light dish for spring which still packs a flavourful punch. Try Philippa Davis' recipe for langoustine fideosServe with a bowl of aioli and crusty bread.Spring has sprung and it is time to banish the...
View ArticlePoint to point fixtures: April 2017
Point to point fixtures for April 2017. Head to the race track this month come rain or shine for a spring sporting weekend Set your sights on victory at a point to point this month.Point to point...
View ArticleHow to reduce gundog shedding
Gundogs can leave a house scarily hairy, especially as they lose their coat when the seasons change. Learn how to reduce gundog shedding with a few simple tips that will save hours on the hoovering...
View ArticleChocolate, ginger and orange Easter cake
Easter requires a chocolate fix but if cloying eggs are not your first choice try Philippa Davis' chocolate, ginger and orange Easter cakeThis Easter cake is loaded with chocolate and perfectly...
View ArticleBest luxury eggs: a thoroughly good egg
No matter how high the cocoa count, the gaudily wrapped chocolate jobs don't touch Adam Edwards' sunny side. He's after eggs from ostriches, quail, pheasants, gulls, penguins, turkey and even swans (if...
View ArticleThe 2017 Purdey Awards: entries now open
Entries are open for the 2017 Purdey Awards for Game and Conservation. Don't miss your chance to enterRichard Purdey, 2016 Gold Award winner David Sandford, Julia Bradbury and the Duke of...
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