The Ruralist
Schöffel Country's very own journal – a place where stories are told, insight is gained, and inspiration abounds. A hub for all things country life.

Field Notes
5 min read
Join us in the lambing shed – with Rebecca Wilson
We recently visited fifth-generation farmer Rebecca Wilson at Hundayfield Farm in the Vale of York. It was lambing time, and the sheds were a hive of activity – a period best summed up, we think, in a series of images and short films...
- Guardianship5 min readAstounding numbers in the natural worldRead post
- Field Notes4 min readHarry Skelton scoops the biggest prize in jumps racing historyRead post
- Field Notes5 min readFarmers are in despair, and here’s why – with Rebecca WilsonRead post

Guardianship
7 min read
The Schöffel Countryside Awards – meet the judges
With the deadline for entries fast approaching, we’re delighted to have the help of such a distinguished judging panel as we go in search of the unsung heroes of the British countryside. What follows should give you a flavour of the knowledge and expertise at our fingertips...
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- Interviews7 min readProtektorat: a very special horse – with Harry SkeltonRead post
- Interviews9 min readInterview: Willie Mullins, the king of the CotswoldsRead post
- Interviews6 min readFrom Twickenham to tractors – with Tom YoungsRead post

Field Notes
6 min read
Our guide to the Cheltenham Festival
From Champion Day to the Gold Cup, here’s our low-down on the highly anticipated horse racing spectacle – facts, features, and even some advice on what to wear to the world-famous Cheltenham Festival. If only we could bottle the atmosphere...
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