This book is an up-to-date guide to foxhunting and gives practical advice on how to join a hunt as well as providing insight and entertainment for the experienced hunting man or woman. The book covers the history of the sport and gives a survey of all the hunts in the UK and Ireland. The role played by the Master of Foxhounds is described as well as detailed accounts on the care of the hounds and the horses. The book also provides a description of etiquette and explains the current position on the campaign against the sport. The author is editor of Horse and Hound.