Clare Mainwaring, at The Oteley Estate, Ellesmere, Shropshire.
Send us a textI had such an enjoyable morning, chatting to Clare about how The Oteley Estate balances history and innovation on the edge of Ellesmere, Shropshire.Those saddleback pigs and piglets snuffling round the ancient walls in the sunshine were a joyful welcome as I arrived! (You will be hearing all about them).An estate, run by the same family for over 500 years, has quite a story to tell and Clare, rightly feels that people are 'hungry' for the story behind the brand. With Clarkson's Farm highlighting all the difficulties facing farming, people are beginning to learn what it takes to produce quality food. The Oteley team are making a brilliant job of showing you just what you are getting for your money.Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode.What question would you have liked to ask?
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Jonathan Greatorex, fairness, food and making your voice heard.
Send us a textJonathan Greatorex is back in the horse box and this time we learn how he froze the assets of Lambeth Council no less, in what became known as 'The Salters Hill Scandal'.From anti bullying in the work place campaigns to running his own restaurant, Jonathan brings his own energy and no nonsense approach to the conversation. Standing up for countryside issues is also so needed at the moment.Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode.What question would you have liked to ask?
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"Never Say Die", Nigel Burrows, rural undertaker talks about his business and his sporting life.
Send us a text"Never Say Die" sounds like a James Bond 007 movie and, to be fair, it is a bit like that in my profession. Very full on and stressful at times, often shaken and stirred!"Calm under pressure and taking to the tractor on the farm to wind down, Nigel has a rich family history and a many a good trail hunting story, as well as some of the more light hearted moments, which can happen, at a Cheshire rural funeral!#cheshirehounds #heythrophounds #beauforthunt #groveandrufford #southshropshirehuntPlease follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode.What question would you have liked to ask?
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A conversation with Jeremy Reed, retired huntsman of the Flint and Denbigh foxhounds.
Send us a textOne of Captain Ronnie Wallace's 'disciples', Jeremy is steeped in the etiquette and tradition at the heart of hunting, now trail hunting, from his time with the Exmoor Foxhounds.Expect some huntsman's wisdom, humour and straight talking from someone who was a dedicated professional, respected by both his peers and the huge network of country people surrounding him.A very special guest!Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode.What question would you have liked to ask?
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Amberly Valentine, from The Rake magazine, looks at country life through the lens.
Send us a textAmberly talks about her fashion and lifestyle photo shoots all over the world. She explains how she uses the media, to promote her documentaries about traditional cultures and heritage brands in the global magazine, The Rake.She has also done a film shoot with the Wynnstay Hounds which were featured in the October 2024 issue, with more to come.How does she see social media trends unfolding and how can she advise on presenting trail hunting to a wider audience?Her book choices were:Stephanie Garber "Caraval"Erin Morgenstern "The Night Circus"Neil Gaiman "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"Please follow our Facebook / Instagram pages @fromthehorsebox and we would love to hear any feedback on the text message system on each episode.What question would you have liked to ask?
Hosted in the horse box - Claire travels the countryside chatting to inspiring people about wildlife, farming and field sports - while you relax at home! Fed up with celebrity culture? Join me as I listen to the hidden stories behind the banjo-playing farrier and the recently retired racecourse executive, who ran two of Englands premier racecourses. So here we go ...... load the lorry, rev the engine and enjoy the ride! You can now send a text message from the show notes on the website.What would you have liked to ask?
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