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Known to very few and
experienced by only a
handful of hunting enthusiasts,
the Ellerslie Camperdown Hunt
has reached legendary status.
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A RARE OPPORTUNITY
Known to very few and experienced by only a handful of hunting enthusiasts, the Ellerslie Camperdown Hunt has reached legendary status.
For over 90 years, it took a very rare personal invitation to be able to
join this private hunt. Requests from around the world were politely but firmly refused. However, the word has
slowly spread and the requests have increased to a point where it has been decided to include a small number of
guests..
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The opportunity has arrived for a fortunate few to experience some of the
most exciting days of their lives.
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BACK
THE HUNTING GROUND
There is nothing quite like it in the world. Just 2 hours from Melbourne,
Australia can be found over 200 square miles of grassland, studded with soft tussocks coverts along riverbanks
and low lying areas.
More than 2000 wooden panels have been built to allow the field to enjoy a
safe and exciting day's sport.
It is the perfect breeding ground for foxes which relish the conditions
and grow far larger than their brethren in other areas of Australia..
Their main self defence instinct is to run and run. This frequently results
in runs for over an hour. Distances of 8 to 10 miles are not uncommon and runs over 20 miles occur at least six
times a season.
BACK
THE HUNT MASTER
John
Crosbie Goold has been a dedicated huntsman for over 20 years and is the trusted owner of the pack of hounds. He
has been riding since he could walk and has represented Australia in the National Polo Team and reached a handicap
in Australia and the USA of six goals.
He has hunted on numerous occasions in America with Arapohoe, Iroquois, Piedmont, Mr Stewart's Cheshire Fox Hounds, Midland and Green Spring Valley Hunts also England with the Beaufort, Cottesmore, Quorn and Cotswold Hunts.
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THE HORSES
The Ellerslie Camperdown Hunt prides itself on the excetionally high standard of its mounts. They are either thoroughbred or three quarter thoroughbred crosses standing between 15.3 and 17 hands. Carefully selected and lovingly trained to be safe and soft mount horses with an extra degree of stamina needed for the longer runs which are common on this unique hunt.
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THE HOUNDS
The breeding of the hounds is based on Cottesmore/Beaufort/ Exmoor bloodlines but is dominated by Captain Brian Fanshawe's famous ST line.
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THE SEASON
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