zoeshiloh
Well-Known Member
I was sadly sidelined due to a torn ligament in my ankle, but my friend Amy took the reins and partnered Ben at the opening meet.
Wow - I am totally sold on this hunt - what a brilliant, friendly bunch of people. We were made to feel so welcome by all, and Amy made some new friendls along the way (it was the first time she had ever hunted, but Ben is an old pro and knows his job). I have to say, next year I am hoping to hunt the entire season with them - they are just such an inviting group, I would definately recommend them to anyone in the area. The hunt secreary is a lovely, friendly and approachable person, unlike some of the other local hunt secs around here.
We got to the meet and found that Ben's bridle didn't fit - he has recently gotten a new bridle, and for hunting we had to change the bit, only we hadn't checked to see if there were any more holes on the cheek pieces to put them up... There wasn't.... After a mad dash around the lorries, I found someone with a leather punch, got Amy on board, and they cantered off to find the others (the meet was about a mile away from where we unboxed).
They had a super day out - we had some Stowmarket and District Riding Club members out, as the hunt has kindly given all S&DRC members a half price day's hunting this season (£30 rather than the normal £65 cap). We also had a fair few of us on foot, following the action.
Sadly one of our RC member's horses was kicked about an hour and a half in, severing a vein. Yet again, a massive thanks to the hunt staff and regular supporters who delt with this swiftly, bandaged the horse, calmed the rider, and organised the vet - the whole thing was run like clockwork and much appreciated. The horse is fine now - a bit sore but recovering thanks to their quick thinking.
Amy and Ben both had a fab day, jumped loads of fences, and cannot wait to get out there again. A big thank you to everyone at the Essex and Suffolk hunt for making us feel so welcome.
Just a few piccies of the day;
Ben half asleep
Amy getting some courage;
A few from the meet;
On the way back to the lorries;
Poor George bandaged up ready to go home;
Wow - I am totally sold on this hunt - what a brilliant, friendly bunch of people. We were made to feel so welcome by all, and Amy made some new friendls along the way (it was the first time she had ever hunted, but Ben is an old pro and knows his job). I have to say, next year I am hoping to hunt the entire season with them - they are just such an inviting group, I would definately recommend them to anyone in the area. The hunt secreary is a lovely, friendly and approachable person, unlike some of the other local hunt secs around here.
We got to the meet and found that Ben's bridle didn't fit - he has recently gotten a new bridle, and for hunting we had to change the bit, only we hadn't checked to see if there were any more holes on the cheek pieces to put them up... There wasn't.... After a mad dash around the lorries, I found someone with a leather punch, got Amy on board, and they cantered off to find the others (the meet was about a mile away from where we unboxed).
They had a super day out - we had some Stowmarket and District Riding Club members out, as the hunt has kindly given all S&DRC members a half price day's hunting this season (£30 rather than the normal £65 cap). We also had a fair few of us on foot, following the action.
Sadly one of our RC member's horses was kicked about an hour and a half in, severing a vein. Yet again, a massive thanks to the hunt staff and regular supporters who delt with this swiftly, bandaged the horse, calmed the rider, and organised the vet - the whole thing was run like clockwork and much appreciated. The horse is fine now - a bit sore but recovering thanks to their quick thinking.
Amy and Ben both had a fab day, jumped loads of fences, and cannot wait to get out there again. A big thank you to everyone at the Essex and Suffolk hunt for making us feel so welcome.
Just a few piccies of the day;
Ben half asleep
Amy getting some courage;
A few from the meet;
On the way back to the lorries;
Poor George bandaged up ready to go home;
