Photos of Harborough's Fernie Hunt 2018 Boxing Day meeting

The crowds turned out again this year to watch Fernie Hunt's traditional Boxing Day outing.
Crowds gather on the green in Great Bowden during the Fernie Boxing Day Hunt meet. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTERCrowds gather on the green in Great Bowden during the Fernie Boxing Day Hunt meet. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER
Crowds gather on the green in Great Bowden during the Fernie Boxing Day Hunt meet. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Spectators gathered in Great Bowden to mingle with the horses, riders and hounds for the traditional Boxing Day meet. Hunts like the Great Bowden-based Fernie now mainly follow pre-set artificial scent trails, and the Boxing Day event has become a community tradition.