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This episode explores the Horseman Pouter breed with Mike Hughes, discussing its history, competitions, and breeding efforts in North America.

In this episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast, host Phillip Fry sits down with Mike Hughes, President of the Horseman Pouter Club of North America, to explore one of the most fascinating breeds in the pigeon world. Mike shares the history of the Horseman Pouter, its origins in Scotland and England, the unique thief flying competitions where birds lure rivals back to their lofts, and the efforts to establish and improve the breed in North America. From importing foundation stock to breeding, training, showing, and maintaining these remarkable pigeons, this episode offers an in depth look at a breed that combines beauty, performance, and centuries of tradition. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068834214150 www.pigeonpod.com #AllAboutPigeons #HorsemanPouter #PigeonPodcast #FancyPigeons #PigeonBreeding #PigeonShowing #PigeonHistory #ScottishPigeons #ThiefPouter #PigeonHobby #PigeonLife #MikeHughes #HorsemanPouterClub #PigeonFanciers #PigeonCommunity #PigeonShow #RarePigeonBreeds #PigeonCulture #BirdBreeding #PigeonWorld

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