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Extracts from what the Reviewers Say-

“Horse Tales & Hunt Talk features the departed, those about to depart, and those with no intention of departing. Considering what some of them got up to, it is somewhat surprising that many of them lived as long as they did”.
Michael Higgens, former Master and Huntsman of the Tipperary Foxhounds.

“If anybody is of the opinion that there are no more characters in the horse world just read Noel Mullins’ new book Horse Tales & Hunt Talk, he tells the stories of courage, of talent, and inevitably with humour in abundance”.
Kate Horgan MFH, Chairman of the Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association, and Joint Master of the Duhallow Foxhounds.

“ What a lovely surprise to receive a copy of your excellent new book, full of stories and pictures of people I’ve met and known over the years. What a host of memories came flooding back, as I skimmed through the pages”.
Jim Meads, Photographer of 481 different hunting packs around the world.

An entertaining read. Famous, indeed, legendary characters from the horse world are brought together in this collection by a love of hunting and the horse. In the late Thady Ryan’s profile he gives an account of his retirement to New Zealand, taking his terriers with him. Travelling in the hold of the aircraft, one of them managed to chew his way through his kennel to get at a consignment of 300 pedigree rabbits that were also on board. The aftermath was described as the ‘only hunt ever to take place at 35,000 feet’!
Siobhan English, Editor of Irish Horse World, The Irish Field

“In the tradition of good hunting books (of which there are but few) the book is a delightful mixture of biographical fact and profusely illustrated with some stunning photographs in both colour and black and white. Mixed in the lot are some wonderful anecdotes as the recollection of Lord Hemphill of the handsome blue eyed gentleman who was a house guest with the Hustons and arrived over to Tulira Castle to buy some Connemara ponies. Having made his selection he was walking back to his car, apparently satisfied with his purchase when Lady Hemphill remarked: “Sorry, I did not catch your name”. The guest replied, “My name is Paul Newman”!
Des Kenny,  Kennys Books, Galway. www.kennys.ie

Your book has arrived – congratulations. Aidan O’Connell looks to be right up there with Beau Brummell, whose statue has appeared in London’s Jermyn Street, no doubt in an attempt to combat what Aidan called “a ready-made look”.  I am thrilled that John Huston is there – what finer credit for your book than to find the director of The Maltese Falcon and The African Queen amongst its pages. I am going to an ultra horsey dinner tonight, and I will pass the book around and take orders with the port!
John Minoprio,  Author, Equestrian and Fashion Photographer

Thanks a million for a truly smashing book, I read every word of it, very informative, and the photos are tops.
Des McCheane,  Equestrian Photographer

The author is uniquely well placed to comment on this rich tapestry of characters being chief hunting correspondent of The Irish Field. For those who would like to go hunting but can’t, or those who can but don’t, reading Noel Mullins’ book is the next best thing to being there!
Dickie Power,  Ireland’s Horse and Pony Magazine

He outlines the careers on horseback and otherwise, of 31 well-known names in the horse world. In addition to giving biographies of people involved this colourful look into the Irish countryside and what goes on there before and after a spin out on a horse. It also has some very strange tales to tell, and should not be missed.
Quintin Doran O’Reilly, The Farmer’s Journal

In this book, which is a true labour of love, he writes of the 31 people featured with respect and affection, and it also includes 100 photographs of racing, hunting, polo and showing events. If you know anybody who loves horses and hunting, look no further. Its anecdotes make it perfect for dipping into, but it’s also full of useful information on equine lineage.
Judy Murphy, The Connacht Tribune

Mullins leaves his readers with a clear picture of these individuals, some of whom are legends in their own sphere, and some of the incidents described or the  remarks quoted have passed into folklore, and the reader is also left with the impression of ‘ having been there’. The book is liberally illustrated with excellent photographs almost all of which are from the author’s extensive collection, built up as he travelled throughout Ireland and beyond as a hunting and equestrian photo-journalist.
Tom Fulton, Equestrian photo-journalist of Irish Country Sports and Country Life, and Hounds Magazine

Noel Mullins, a former Head of Marketing for IBM, has spent many years in various parts of the world gathering facts and pictures for Horse Tales & Hunt Talk. It’s also revealed that Captain Wentges once competed in the famed Monte Carlo Rally, wearing his bowler hat the whole way even in the mountain stages!
Hubert Murphy, The Fingal Independent