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CHARITY MEET
From the Southern Shires Bloodhounds:
Weds 17th Feb 2010 - New Barn Farm, Charity Meet, "Help for Heroes" 1100am meet (RG7 6PT)
This is going to be a wonderful days hunting in the Pang Valley. There are going to be 2 packs of Bloodhounds hunting throughout the day. and the kent and Surrey. Each pack will do 2 lines each, with both packs being put together to hunt the last line home.
There is going to be five lines, plenty of jumping, hedges, post and rail, ditches. Our famous "Ellies" hedge is going to be one of the hedges. If you do not wish to jump then there are ways around for non jumpers or if you want to miss fences out. All caps and donations from this day are going to "Help for Heroes". The Horse and Hound will be out to Oursdo an article about this meet, so if you want your name in lights be there.......
If the weather has been inclement, the day will take a slightly shortened format, there will be only 3 longish lines with both packs joining together to hunt the 3 lines. If you have any queries please phone the Kennels 07888 955512 or 01189 326028. Mudsports Event photography will be attending the day with 2 cameras out and about. The photo's from the day can be viewed and brought on line.
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The new site contains comprehensive information and contact details for the leading packs of bloodhounds and draghounds across Great Britain. Many now have their own web sites, and the "Member Hunts" page has links through to each hunt's page on this site and their web sites.
All the hunts welcome visitors and their contact details can be found on their member's page.
Draghunting dates back to the early 1800s. It involves the pursuit of hounds following an artificial scent laid down by a runner or mounted rider. Bloodhounds follow the 'clean boot', the scent of a human quarry.
Novice rider or professional, young or old - the traditional sports of draghunting and riding to bloodhounds are a great way to spend time with your horse!
• optional jumps for all abilities
• hunt built fences plus natural obstacles such as stone walls, hedges, ditches & farm fences
• a unique opportunity to ride over beautiful and often privately owned country
• foot followers always welcome
• friendly and fun social scene
Our 28 packs throughout the UK will offer you great hunting and a warm welcome.
