Saddle room songs and hunting ballads

A lively anthology of old‑world verses, this collection gathers the spirited songs once sung in the saddle room and on the hunt. The poems pulse with the thundering rhythm of hooves, the sharp call of “Yooi in there!” and the rustle of bracken, letting listeners imagine themselves amid mist‑filled fields and woodlands. Each piece captures a slice of rural life, from tender dedications to mothers to the bustling chatter of a countryside gathering.

The hunting ballads celebrate the drama of the chase, the rivalry among riders, and the comic twists of love and competition—like the squire’s daughter who pits suitors against one another for a fox’s brush. Lighthearted yet vivid, the verses blend humor with a reverence for tradition, painting a picture of 19th‑century English country sport that feels both timeless and immediate. The rhythmic language and playful chorus invite you to hear the past echo through the valley’s hills.