The Clifton on Teme Hunt awarded this year's hunting certificates to Sophie Champion of Rochford, Tenbury Wells and Angus Morgan of Bishops Frome.

Both are members of the Clifton on Teme Hunt Branch of the Pony Club and have worked hard to achieve their certificates this season.

The certificate is awarded on 50% accompanied days hunting and 50% oral examination.

Both Sophie and Angus have assisted the huntsman and whippers-in over the past winter months and have become accustomed to hunting terminology and etiquette.

Mrs Judy Thomas, district commissioner of the Clifton on Teme Hunt branch of the Pony Club said: "We are very proud of Sophie and Angus and congratulate them both on their commitment throughout the hunting season.''

She added: "We would also like to thank Mr Chris Burrows Wood, MFH, for all his assistance and patience in helping the children to learn the basic traditions of foxhunting.''

Pony Club members are always welcome to go hunting, with both children and ponies benefiting from their experiences in the hunting field.

Although the season is drawing to a close, many joint activities take place throughout the summer months with visits to the kennels, hound exercise and joint social sporting fixtures. For further information check the website: www.pcuk.org/clifton-on-teme .