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Surrey Union Hunt Videos - from the 1940's

1951 Grand Nation

Nickel Coin wins
The mare Nickel Coin
Ridden by Johnny Bullock
Trainer: Jack O'Donoghue trained in Reigate Park
Wins an incident-packed National at 40/1
Only 3 out of 36 completed.

She was often seen out with the Surrey Union Hounds


Joe Wells leading Nickel Coin after winning the Grand Nation 1951

Joe Wells on Nickel Coin with The Surrey Union Hounds 

Jim Goddard "Horn Blowing"

A real treat thanks to Julian Womersley who played this rare recording of Jim Goddard, SU huntsman (1937-59) and renowned horn blower demonstrating the calls.





Opening Meet 1979.

Behind the scene of the Opening Meet 1979.
From the kennels and hacking to Ockley Green.
Meet Hosted by the Red Lion

Huntsman: George Holder
Whipper-In: Rick Bennett
Am Whip: Mr. Tim Barker & Mr Tom Charman
Stud Groom: Mr Philip Grey

Masters: Mrs E. Armstrong & Mr. Peter Parker

Chairman: Sir John Predeo
Hon Sec: Col. Girling

Away Day to the Fernie

1980, Lord Onslow of Clandon Park arranged for the Surrey Union to visit with our hounds the Fernie. It was a Red Letter day and we had some nice runs, with jumping. Hounds made us proud. 

Huntsman: George Holder
Whipper-In: Rick Bennett
Am Whip: Mr. Tim Barker & Mr Rob Robinson
Stud Groom: Mr Philip Grey
Travelling Groom: Mrs D, Bennett

Masters:
Mr. P. Parker, Mrs R. Peters, Mr M. Taylor & Mr R. Davidson



Hunter Trials
at Mr. Buck Jones. Albury.

1977



Deblins Green Meet - Ewhurst 1978

1978



Opening Meet 2010 Part 1

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Opening Meet 2010 Part 2

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