Draghunt TEAM
Nick Quesnel – Chairman
Nick is our Chairman and also a trustee of the Berks and Bucks Draghounds. He hosts a popular hound exercise early in the season from his home Blandy’s Farm. He also runs our Point to Point in May.
Andrew van Oostrum – Joint Master
Andrew has been a Master for the Berks and Bucks Draghounds since 2017 and brings 30 years of draghound pack experience with him. He owns an import business as well as running a small stud/livery yard and breeding working and show Hungarian Vizslas in his spare time.
Victoria Ruffy – Joint Master
Victoria Ruffy joined us in 2023 after a season travelling across packs in the South East and before that as a director at the Staff College Drag for a number of years. Alongside draghunting, Vic runs the PR agency Little Red Rooster where she represents many brands including Ariat, Marshall and Smeg. With her husband Christian she runs a small holding at their home in Oxfordshire. Her daughter Grace can also be found in the field with her cousin Ava – the next generation! Always on good form on the draghunting field and never without a unique concoction in her hip flask Victoria always has time for a chat with our followers.
JENNY ROBERTS – joint Master / Hon secretary
Jenny and her mare Nina started with the Berks and Bucks for a single day in the 22/23 season. Instantly hooked by the friendly welcome, they returned for a full season 24/25. They can be found almost anywhere in the field, either giving leads over hedges or enjoying some chatter at the back with the Ducklings. Jenny is keen to help keep the sport going for all, including the future generations.
Roger edmunds – Joint Master
With over 35 years of experience in the saddle, Roger is a seasoned equestrian who is truly at home in the field. A dedicated follower of hounds, he has a long-standing history in the hunting community, having previously been a subscriber to both the Berks and Bucks and the Staff College hunts.By day, Roger applies his analytical expertise as a Standards and Policy Engineer, ensuring precision and compliance within his industry.Outside of his professional life, Roger’s passion for horses extends into a full-time lifestyle. Alongside his wife Sarah, he manages a small farm where they focus on home-producing horses from youngsters. This hands-on approach to training and development reflects his lifelong commitment to horsemanship and the sporting tradition.Whether in the engineering office or following the pack, Roger brings a wealth of knowledge and a steady hand to everything he does.
Holly Dunham-Shortt- joint Master
“Master of Fun” Holly has been secretary for Berks and Bucks in previous years but is now concentrating her efforts on full Mastership. Holly can often be found leading the 2nd field on a reliable retired racehorse.
Matt linsey – Huntsman
Welcomed in for the 2026/2027 season Matt brings a wealth of experience with hunting draghounds. We look forward to following him at pace!
Kate Honey – Field master
Kate has fearlessly fieldmastered for the Berks and Bucks Draghounds since 2018. When not leading the field Kate is a successful professional eventer, competing up to 5* level and has ridden at Badminton.