A SEASONED hunt horse is capable of covering long distances, tackling challenging jumps over rough terrain. Though you don’t have to be a seasoned “hedge-hopper” to enjoy a day’s hunting, your horse must be fit enough to keep pace but sufficiently disciplined to stand quietly at a check.

Differences in breed, management and workload, including how often they are asked to hunt, affect the nutritional needs of hunters. A common goal of every feeding programme should be to maintain horses in moderate body condition throughout the hunting season.