As devotees well know, foxhunting is not just the thrill of the chase - there are many more facets to be enjoyed and considered, not the least of which are the hounds themselves who form such an integral part of the sport.
The general public were blessed with the opportunity of seeing them at close quarters being judged as to quality and showing their paces on this occasion which also enjoined a Puppy Show and many rural-oriented stalls and stands in the proximity of the Duke of Rutland's Belvoir Kennels.