William Fox Pitt bought Ernest as an unbroken 3 year old in Ireland through Richard Sheane. The idea was that he would become a hunter for Alice Fox Pitt. Needless to say he has turned out to be far too special, and he is a real character, so he is doing some events to keep him busy with a view to being sold. At the moment he is showing a lot of talent and a real love for the xc so he might be one to run on for a bit longer, particular as he will be very hard to part with.