Thomas Goosey and the Belvoir hounds leaving the kennels, Belvoir Castle beyond

Thomas Goosey was huntsman to the Belvoir from 1817 to 1841 and was described by 'Nimrod' as 'being just what a man should be to assist hounds in a flying country like this. He had an eye like a hawk - very quick to his points, and was more than commonly sportsmanlike-looking on his horse'. He was succeeded by Will Goodall from 1842 to 1859. The Mastership of the Belvoir was held by the Dukes of Rutland until 1896, except when the 5th Duke retired from the field in 1829 and appointed his nephew, Lord Forester, who held the post until 1859.