On Saturday 11 November, a Kent Hounds field rider struck his whip at a cyclist. His action shows the complete disdain hunts have for the public.
Footage released on KentOnline shows the woman sitting on her bike in the road as the hunt moves past. As the rider meets her, he aggressively strikes his whip down at her. The incident occurred in Aldington, near Ashford.
It was the Kent Hounds’ “inaugural” opening meet of the season after a series of amalgamations left just one hunt standing in Kent. East Kent Hunt Sabs, who were on the ground that day, said of the incident:
“The hunt blocked the road and showed the usual disregard to other road users that they always do. Some local cyclist took to giving the hunt some verbal before giving the hunt a taste of their own medicine. The two “Jonty’s” at the back of the hunt were having none of that. One of these pillocks used his whip to assert his entitled position.”
Changing the narrative
The footage clearly shows the incident taking place, yet Kent Hounds has still attempted to change the narrative. Its spokesperson told KentOnline:
“You’ll appreciate that spurious allegations are regularly made to the media about hunts and their supporters to discredit hunting despite an alarming lack of evidence to justify such claims.
“It’s impossible to identify the hunt, the location, the date, the context or any specific individuals in the video footage that has been provided. But of course, if there is proved to be any substance to these allegations, we apologise for any distress that may have been caused to those involved.”
This lack of accountability is usual for hunts, who are quick to blame monitors, saboteurs, and even the public for tarnishing their reputation, even when there is overwhelming evidence showing hunt violence.
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