1. Hunting says goodnight to a towering figure The hunting, and wider equestrian, community is in mourning for Captain Ian Farquhar, who has died aged 78. Master of the Duke of Beaufort’s for 34 years (1985–2019), Capt Farquhar hunted the Beaufort hounds from 1985–2011, and was master and huntsman of the Bicester from 1973–1985. Among […]
Captain Ian Farquhar, one of the towering figures of the modern hunting world, has died aged 78. Capt Farquhar, known by many in the hunting world as simply “Captain”, was master of the Duke of Beaufort’s for 34 years (1985–2019). He hunted the Beaufort hounds from 1985–2011, and was master and huntsman of the Bicester […]