GREAT scenery, fresh air and sound company, riders of all ages are enjoying the winter hunt season nationwide.

Field-master of the Fingal Harriers and proprietor of the Man O War Bar and Restaurant, Balbriggan parish, hunting from the Man O'War meet \ Noel Mullins

Pictured at Raheen na Gunn was Andy Kennedy and his pony My Starlight, alias Tommy \ Radka Preislerova

Luke Moriarty (11) with his pony on the opening meet of the South West Harriers Hunt Club \ Helena Kelliher

Perfect harmony: huntsman of the South West Harriers Hunt Club, Dan O'Sullivan with his pack of hounds and hunting horse \ Helena Kelliher

Terry Smith enjoying hunting with Newry Hunt

Tara Brandon at the Garrafrauns meet of the North Galway Foxhounds \ Maura Judge Morrin

Colie Delap at the Garrafrauns meet of the North Galway Foxhounds \ Maura Judge Morrin