A long-held English tradition is being kept alive by a dedicated group of mostly female horse riders in northern Tasmania.
About 50 horses and their riders gallop across farmland, on the trail of a pre-laid scent of aniseed or roadkill.It's a typically crisp winter's day on this sprawling country estate.
The country sport dates back to the 1800s when colonial settlers in Tasmania took up the practice of hunting animals they introduced from England, such as deer and hares. "We are quite sedate and we do make sure there's an option for everyone, whether you want to trot at the front or you don't." She's been the driving force behind many local equestrian clubs for decades and is a much-loved mentor to other riders."And going across all these wonderful properties across Tasmania.Ms Atkins can't imagine giving up the sport, even after three hip and two knee replacements."My dual hip replacement is very weak."I'm a bit old to keep hold of her," she laughs.
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