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Grooming a spaniel: the hair of the dog
It coats the carpet and acts like Velcro on a shoot day, says David Tomlinson, who has risked the wrath of the spaniel purists and had his springer strippedRowan enjoying a trip to the dog groomer;...
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The top 10 best grouse recipes
Whether you have an old bird or young, are looking for a traditional roast recipe or something a little more unusual, The Field's top 10 best grouse recipes has plenty of inspiration Whole roast grouse...
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Sir Edwin Landseer, sporting artist
Sir Edwin Landseer’s famous portrait of a stag has been secured for the nation but, finds Janet Menzies, this famous 12-pointer is still being shot at The Monarch of the Glen has been secured for the...
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Crispy buttermilk fried partridge
Use up the last of the summer bounty for the first game suppers of the season, with Philippa Davis' crispy buttermilk fried partridgeEarly season partridge is incredibly tender, so eating the whole...
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Sporting Dianas: Zara Tindall
Like a triathlon on horseback, three-day eventing requires a variety of equestrian skills, says Zara Tindall, as she prepares to head for the “unmissable” Land Rover Burghley Horse TrialsZara Tindall...
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In praise of show-bred gundogs
Joining some show-bred golden retrievers on the moors, David Tomlinson is surprised to find that they are impressive workers. So why not try training your show-bred dog to the gun?Show-bred gundogs are...
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Pulled spiced wild duck. The perfect shoot lunch
Pulled spiced wild duck with beetroot, pomegranate molasses and cumin coleslaw by Philippa Davis is the perfect shoot lunch for warmer September days on the hill Try pulled spiced wild duck for a shoot...
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The top 10 best pheasant recipes
Hurrah for the start of the pheasant shooting season. Make the best of your brace with our brilliant best pheasant recipesThe best pheasant recipes start with the best ingredients.The best pheasant...
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Although the car’s eco-credentials look good, Charlie Flindt’s Belgian shepherd is the only member of the household excited by the arrival of this new SUVThe Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has slab-sided external...
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Handmade shooting stockings. The best kit for the field
The once humble shooting sock is enjoying something of a renaissance, thanks to a certain breed of sporting gentleman as Lucy Higginson discoversA hand-cranked sock loom is put to good use at Emma...
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Dalmatian health problems: spot the difference
A backcross project has successfully reduced congenital conditions in dalmatians, says David Tomlinson, but once again the purists are complainingDalmatians, though classes as a utility dog, are...
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Best shooting gilets: overs or unders
Smart, stylish and entirely practical, gilets are the perfect defence against the vagaries of the British climate – no jacket requiredWhich gilet will you don in the field this season?Whatever the...
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Cinnamon and saffron poached figs with amaretto sabayon
Make use of the last of the summer's bounty with this boozy pud. Try Philippa Davis' cinnamon and saffron poached figs with amaretto sabayonIt's not too early for this figgy pudding.Figs are at their...
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Sporting Dianas: Lady Melissa Percy
The lifelong adventurist, ace tennis player, fieldsports enthusiast and now an outdoor clothing supremo shares her family’s love of sport Lady Melissa Percy has just developed and launched a vibrant,...
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What to wear for shooting: cracking the code
The dress code, that is. As fashions change and informality vies with tradition, what does constitute appropriate attire for a shooting day? Is fancy dress, comfort clothing or business attire ever...
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Hare loin with wild mushrooms, pancetta, ricotta and squash gnocchi
For autumn on a plate try Philippa Davis' hare loin with wild mushrooms, pancetta, ricotta and squash gnocchi with two of the season's biggest stars - squash and wild mushroomsThis gnocchi is autumn on...
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London hunting: the capital as a hunting box
Despite rampant urban sprawl and the proliferation of motorways, it is still possible to head out of the capital to enjoy a day with hounds says Michael Clayton The Old Surrey Burstow and West Kent...
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Alfa Romeo Giulia. New in executive class
Charlie Flindt hits the road for his son’s graduation in Alfa Romeo’s new executive class offering; he’s pleasantly surprised when it takes top honoursSomething wickedly stylish this way...
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Female taxidermists: death becomes her
Taxidermy, far from being a dying art, is having new life breathed into it by a talented band of women, as Ettie Neil-Gallacher discoversFiona Dean's peacock, I tried my hardest.Talented female...
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Slow-cooked pheasant with chickpeas Revithia
For the best kind of comfort food, try Philippa Davis' slow-cooked pheasant with chickpeas Revithia - a Greek-inspired dish which could even boost the immune systemSlow-cooked pheasant makes the best...
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