The hunt season runs from Mid-September through March and is divided into a
cubbing and a formal season.
Cub season is for the entry of puppies and serves as a start for new or young
horses. Members are permitted to cub hunt. The dress code for cub season is rat
catcher (horse show attire).
The formal season begins with the Blessing of the Hounds, at the end of October
and continues through March. This is the time for pink coats (formal attire) on
Saturdays, and rat catcher during the week. Hounds go afield on Saturdays and
Wednesdays, as well as occasionally on Mondays and some bye days.
Visitors are welcomed.
Calendar of Events and Fixture Card
Summer Trail Ride
Series!
Summer Trail Rides! Wonderful way to see the country, introduce green horses
to riding in company, and meet some fine folks!
All trail rides are followed by a luncheon or bbq.
We usually have a slow and a fast group, both led by a field master.
Jumping optional, all types of riders welcome: Western, Walking Horses,
pleasure, hunters, etc.
$25/rider or $10/just lunch.
Helmets required for jumping and Negative Coggins required.
See preliminary schedule below. More details to follow -- call 886-6817 for
more info.
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Calendar of Events:
Guests and non-hunt members welcome for
all Trail Rides and Hunter Paces -- call 886-6817 for info
May 18 Trail Ride, Alex and Lucy Sproul
May 31, Workday at the Kennels
June TBA Trail Ride, John Cudahy and Brent Hall
June 11 Workday at the Kennels
June 25 Workday at the Kennels
July 6, Trail Ride, Dan and Ginny Gano July 26, Workday at the Kennels
July 27, Trail Ride, Margot Case and Henry Myers
Sept 6 & 7, Fence Clearing at the Kennels
Sept 10 Cubbing Season Begins
Sept TBA Trail Ride, Walter and Marynell Eyles
Sept TBA Hunter Pace, Diana Hicks
Oct 25 Opening Hunt at the Kennels
Nov TBA Hunter Pace, Deb Sensabaugh
During the hunting season,
All meets are weather permitting
Hunting License and Liability Waiver Required
Capping Fees: Adults $50; Juniors $20
For more information, contact MFH Fred Getty (540) 886-6817 or
MFH Margot Case (540) 886-1870 or FirstWhipMH@aol.com
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