True to the Line is Adrian Dangar’s recollections of his life at the sharp end of hunting, during which he was Master of Foxhounds and huntsman of three very different hunts in three unique regions of England
Dartmoor, Leicestershire and North Yorkshire. During this time the author came into close contact with many fascinating characters that live and work in these beautiful landscapes. True to the Line portrays these rural lives, the hunting, the politics and the machinations in an illuminating and anecdotal style. It not only covers his account as the first amateur huntsman to be appointed to MFH of the Quorn but also, his time as a hunting correspondent and judging at hound shows. AUTHOR: Adrian Dangar became MFH and huntsman of the Spooners & West Dartmoor Hunt at the age of 24 and never looked back. MFH to the Sinnington in North Yorkshire (twice) and the first amateur huntsman to be appointed MFH to the Quorn in Leicestershire. As hunting correspondent he contributed to Country Life, The Field, Horse & Hound and Trout & Salmon, judged at numerous hound shows
Peterborough Fox Hound Show as well as the Australian Hound Show. He is now the owner and managing director of Wild and Exotic, a bespoke travel company along with his freelance writing and photography. SELLING POINTS: . Eagerly anticipated memoir from (The Field’s) hunting correspondent, based on the author’s experience of riding out with over 100 packs . Unique insight into the eccentricities, controversies and goings-on in the world’s most prestigious hunts, including the author’s two years as Master of the Quorn . Covers the current state and future of hunting and the challenges of modern Masterships
including saboteurs and court surveillance . First hand references to personalities and references as well as to the hounds and horses the author has known . Written in an engaging and illuminating style, the author writes beautifully whilst not shying away from contentious issues and controversial characters
