\paperw3360 \margr0\margl0\ATXph16380 \plain \fs20 \f1 \fs22 Though much opposed by the Animal Rights organizations, fox-hunting continues to be a beloved pastime of the British
upper classes. Lasting from November to April, it began as a sport in the late 17th century. Famous hunts include the Quorn, the Cottesmore and the Belvoir, all in the Shire counties in the East Midlands. Each hunt is controlled by a \i master of hounds
\i0 , and the hounds are controlled by the \i huntsman\i0 . Foxhounds are similar in shape and colour to the beagle, but slightly larger.\par
