I had just come back from taking Fudge for a walk and was playing
with him in the garden, when I heard the distinctive clip clap of hooves
on the road. I went to the gate, expecting to see maybe half a dozen ponies
from the local riding school. Instead, the hunt went past, with a full pack of
hounds. Fudge was a bit intimidated by the horses and dogs passing by
so close and I was glad that we were safely inside the gate.
Fox hunting is, of course, a controversial topic. I don't support any bloodsports,
so although fox hunting is a colourful spectacle, I would be in favour a ban. Likewise
I would never go to see bull-fighting on holidays in Spain, even if it part
of that country's 'culture'.