Tradition welcomes innovation for hunting safety

A major new initiative to encourage the hunting fraternity to change to modern safety protective headwear has come from the Quorn Hunt, one of the oldest and most traditional foxhound packs in the shires.

The professional huntsman for 14 years, Peter Collins, said that he and his family were deeply affected by the tragic death of a local subscriber in a hunting accident. He said his son asked him the question ‘Dad, is your hat safe?’ He discussed this question with Peter Morritt, former Hon. Secretary of the Quorn.

The QH Hunter is available exclusively and directly from the Quorn Hunt at a price of £250.  They are available in black, navy, grey or brown.  Hats may be tried and fitted by appointment at the Quorn Hunt Kennels or may also be purchased on line from the Quorn Hunt website.  The hats are made to order with a delivery time of approximately 3-4 weeks.

Peter Morritt said,

“We have sold many hats locally but quite a few have gone further afield.  They have mainly been sold to dyed in the wool traditionalists who have made the decision to ditch the top hat or traditional hat but wanted something that fulfils all the modern safety standards and has the style which is loved by people who ride to hounds. 

We all know it is so easy to have a fall  and if through the Quorn Hunt’s action in taking this initiative we save one person from having a life changing injury, our efforts have been worthwhile.”

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