So excited! Don't normally post in here but I feel like a kid again!

[wizoz]

I have always loved hunting, the thrill of it, galloping across field after field following braying hounds and the huntsmasters horn, yes I am a speed freak but I have not hunted on horse back in my adult years! :shocked:

As a child, I had 2 friends with whom I used to hunt with, we had the biggest blast ever and would spend all day out, coming home head to foot in mud but with exhilerated faces. My pony only had one eye but he was an immense little horse, he used to get up to all sorts of tricks, the worst probably being that he headed straight for a huge puddle one day, after getting a tad sweaty, and stopping bang smack in the middle and lying down in it I was lucky, I managed to walk up over his neck, so didn't get a soaking, finally one of the adults cracked a whip behind him and made him get up, little sod!

Anyway, the reason for my post is that I will be going hunting on horse back this season and I am really really looking forward to it :grin: Of course my childhood friends are no longer living here in the village and don't ride anyway but I am still hoping that I will have as much fun now as I did 24 years ago!!

I will be hunting with either Eggesford hunt or Torrington farmers, depending on which one is closest at the time. We are in the middle of both their territories here, so we get a choice

 

[Baggybreeches]

Good on you! I recently (the day after the ban!) renewed my interest in hunting and I don't have a regular companion, but I never feel lonely as there are always so many people to ride along side and chat with. I went to our opening meet on foot at the weekend and had just as much fun.

 

[wizoz]

I used to love going on foot. Years ago, we used to have a landrover with the canvas back on it. I used to stand on the tailgate as we went along so I wouldn't miss out!

I always go to our New Years day meet on foot but Jan 2009 is going to be my first on a horse for quite a few years!

 

[Weezy]

I am excited too as I am off out next Weds for the first time this season, so we can jump around like children together if you like

 

[wizoz]

Cool! The downside for me is, I haven't a clue when there is a meet near by!!! Must do some investigating.

 

[Christmas Crumpet]

My OH was best man at the KH of the Torrington Farmers wedding in the summer.

The Eggesford are also lovely and you'll have some nice days. Not sure there's a huge amount of jumping down in Devon though.

 

[wizoz]

When I hunted with them as a kid, it was all galloping on roads and absolutely NOTHING to jump!!!!! You were lucky if you came out of Beaford moor still in tact with your pony too :grin:

 

[Chumsmum]

Hope you have a fab time!

I'm on foot this season but still can't wait!

Please, everyone - I love reading hunting reports and seeing your photos, make sure you keep posting them on here