Houndwalking
Thursday, July 14 2011
Young foxes are tumbling out of the den, playing with grasshoppers, learning the ways of their neighborhood. So it goes with foxhounds who were born last year, making their debut with the pack and following their elders who mastered the intricacies of the chase in prior years. The Huntsman and Whipper-In have worked with the puppies since the day they were born, teaching them rudimentary manners
Test Event Photos
Friday, July 08 2011
It wasn’t perfect but it was definitely a great experience for Bree and I. Her are some photos with lots of comments to follow!
- Published in Onward, Upward, Z-Blogs
Young Entry
Thursday, July 07 2011
A pack of eight and a half couple (children, not hounds) met on the kennel lawn early mornings this past week to learn the basics of Foxhunting. Led by the Huntsman and the Whip, the pack learned basic hunting etiquette, how to avoid accidents in the field (holes, slippery roads and wire fences) and the language of the hunting horn in the classroom, improving their riding cross-country and over jumps in mounted sessions. Riding abilities and reasons for loving the sport ranged widely but the group was united in its enthusiasm. Cheshire campers are introduced to Ivan Dowling, Huntsman, and Stephanie Boyer, Whip, at the Kennels. "Aunt Wendy" ("Grandmom" to one camper) ably led the group through introduction to the staff and hounds, supported by a large contingent of volunteers from the community. Ivan Dowling, Huntsman, talked about the hounds before releasing them from the kennels onto the lawn.
The Right Thing to Do
Tuesday, July 05 2011
Everyone is a little different. Some want to be there to lend a helping hand, perhaps because they think it’s going to be harder for me than for them, or because they don’t want to be an inconvenience
- Published in Injecting Perspective, Z-Blogs
CEqE – From May to Now
Tuesday, July 05 2011
CEqE rocks at The Fine Equine in Amissville, VA! Bet you thought that we (Lord Peter and yours truly) had gone to ground in turns of our Continuing Equestrian Education. Oh no no no! We’d been up to our ears in the spring fever of deadlines, trying to eke out a living and, of course, when it came to work, Peter got pushed to the bottom of the list. But not anymore: our pony is our priority, and we’re working on getting to the barn by 8:30 or earlier (method to our madness, more on early mornings in due course)
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Sidelines Magazine and The Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic® Team Up for Great Offer
Wednesday, June 29 2011
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- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Begins July 8
Tuesday, June 28 2011
New this year – National Hunter Classic and a Second Grand Prix MORELAND HILLS, Ohio – June 28, 2011 – The Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic opens next Friday, July 8, at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills, Ohio, and will run through Saturday, July 23. Competitors from around the country will be traveling to the Chagrin Valley for this prestigious event. The Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic will begin with the Schneider Saddlery Opening Weekend, Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10, featuring local competitors. Opening day, Friday, July 8, the Classic will once again welcome the Riders with Disabilities competition, beginning at 9:30 a.m
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
The Delaware Valley’s Own
Saturday, June 25 2011
The other evening the Delaware Valley Point to Point Association wrapped up its competition schedule with a dinner party, an impromptu fiddle concert and end of the season awards under the stars, which you could see until the thunderstorm arrived. Picnic on the lawn at the home of Don Cochran and Pat Branniman
Drinking Lots of Tea and Keeping Busy
Wednesday, June 22 2011
Life across the pond has been complete madness! Today went something like this: Rode my young horse, jumped two young horses for Laura Collett, took one of Laura’s to the gallops, came back and took Bree to the gallops, jumped yet another young one for Laura and then, oh wait, can’t forget about getting Harvey to the pool for his swimming workout! It’s all getting a bit crazy but don’t worry too much, we have Laura’s mom forcing tea down our throats at least every half an hour. Too be honest, I’m surprised we don’t spend the entire day in the loo with all of the tea that we drink! I couldn’t be happier. The horses are on top form, the Collets have been amazing to work with and I am at my best when working long days with nice horses and that’s exactly what I’m doing. Harvey, my advance horse, relaxing in the spa. He goes in the spa everyday except on days when he has to do his swimming workouts!
- Published in Onward, Upward, Z-Blogs