2011
Whitworth Farm
cloudy, cool
8 1/2 couple
Hounds struck in
the pines and ran across old hay field. The chased coyote was viewed crossing
Old 51 with the hounds in pursuit.
Whitworth Farm
New Year's Day,
2011,
cloudy, cool
8 1/2 couple
Hounds struck in
the pines and ran across old hay field. The chased coyote was viewed crossing
Old 51 with the hounds in pursuit. Hounds lost in the Wilderness. A small field
for the first hunt of the year, but we still enjoyed the traditional eggnog
during our hunt breakfast.
2010
Whitworth Farm
December 18,
clearing, cool
9 couple
Was that really a
fox viewed spooking the horses as they left the clubhouse? Unchased.
Hounds worked to
Whitworth Farm
December 11,
overcast, warm
6 1/2 couple
There was a short
run in the pines behind the club house. Then hounds worked to
Whitworth Farm
December 4,
clear, cool
8 1/2 couple
Another run
through the Wilderness.
November 27,
Whitworth Farm
clear, cool
8 1/2 couple
blank day
November 14,
Whitworth Farm
November 13
Opening Meet at
Tilda Bogue
Sixty-seven riders
turned out for the Blessing of the Hounds this year.
October 23,
Whitworth Farm
crisp morning,
warming steadily
7 1/2 couple
Hounds were cast along
Oil Tank Road and worked through the first pines to Pipeline. Turning South
along Pipeline, hounds picked up a cold line and worked it through the covert
towards the South Cotton Field and the Old Hayfield. A coyote was viewed in the
Hounds were
gathered and roaded to the
The field returned
to the Too Cute Clubhouse for a tailgate meal. A great day was had by all -
only one came a cropper!
Whitworth Farm
October 16,
cooler and we've had
rain
7 1/2 couple
Hounds were can
along Pipe Line road and picked up a line north of the road. Whips viewed the
chased black coyote as hounds flew through the Old Hay Field and across Old 51
to the Wilderness. The field followed through the Moonscape and on to
It was a fine run
on a beautiful fall day.
Tilda Bogue
October 9,
dry
8 1/2 couple
More than 20 riders
appeared for Chula Homa's Beginner Hunt. Those who braved the dust and heat
were rewarded with chasing a gray fox which was viewed running with a buck. A
second, unchased red fox was also viewed.
A great time was
had by all. Now, if we could get a little rain...
Whitworth Farm
October 2,
blank day
(I attended the
World Equestrian Games where I worked as a Mounted Steward for the Eventing
Cross Country Day. It was a dry in KY as in MS, but temperatures were much
cooler.)
Tilda Bogue
September 25,
dry
7 couple
It was another
warm and dry meet. The hounds were cast along the power line and worked along
the woods road to James Gap. The hunt moved toward the North Line and passed
through the Junk Yard. The hounds opened but could not carry the line out of
the covert. The hunt headed back in on another blank day.
Tilda Bogue
September 18,
dry
8 1/2 couple
It was warm and
dry for the first hunt of the season. The hounds worked along the power line to
the Space Station and along the woods road to James Gap. The hunt turned into
the Middle of the Woods and worked north towards Turner's and Jake's boxes.
Though opening briefly, the hounds could not carry the line out of the covert.
With stops for water along the way, the hunt headed back to the cast, where the
hounds opened briefly again near the power line.
Hot and dry, but a
good day for introducing new mounts and exercising puppies with the pack.
A good time was
had by all who were grateful to be hunting again.
2009
March 6
Sunny, mild
10 ½ couple
Our last hunt of
the season was a frustrating day with hounds working hard, but unable to carry
a line. Hunters retired at the end of the day to remember the highlights of the
season over hunt breakfast at Tilda Bogue.
February 27
sunny, chilly
Hounds ran that
squirrelly coyote one last time from the Old Hayfield through North Country and
the Wilderness and back again!
Last hunt of the
season at Whitworth Farm.
February 20
sunny, mild
9 1/2 couple
Hounds were cast
into the Pines and worked along Oil Tank Road. Hounds struck near Old 51 and
circled through the Wilderness to the Moonscape where they lost. Road whips
picked the hounds up on Soul Chapel Road to travel home in style.
A great day for your
first hunt. We rode on lead line with third flight. At the end of the hunt, we
briefly joined first flight as the huntsman collected hounds.
February 13
Hunt cancelled due
to snow.
February 6
cloudy, raw
11 1/2 couple
Hounds cast into
the Pines and hunted quietly to the Pipeline and south to the South Fire Lane.
South whip viewed the light coyote at the edge of the pine covert and hounds
hit that line. The chase moved north towards Oil Tank and west to the Pipeline.
Turning east,
Hounds ran through
the Old Hayfield and across Old 51 and Two Tank field. They entered the
Wilderness and continued east before looping back to run towards Two Tank.
Hounds ran through the small pine covert between Two Tank and Old 51 before
crossing back
into Little Hayfield.
The chase worked its way back through the Pines to Pipeline. Hounds were
stopped between Pipeline and the Too Cute Clubhouse to end a fine hunting day.
One whip
demonstrated the dangers of talking on the radio while jumping the log on North
Trail by coming a cropper. (Don't drive and talk on the cell phone???)
A good time was
had by all of the hardy hunters!
January 16
Hunt cancelled due
to weather
January 9
Hunt cancelled due
to extreme temperatures
New Years Day
clear, cold
10 couple
Whitworth Farm
Hounds were cast
into the Pines and hunted quietly to Pipeline and east. Near the Old Hayfield,
they opened. South whip viewed the chased coyote and hounds crossing Old 51
into the Wilderness. Hounds ran through the Moonscape and turned back to the
west crossing Old 51 again and splitting. The field followed the hounds running
west and circling until the line was lost and hounds were roaded in. The other
hounds ran through Old Hayfield and lost.
A good hunting day
was had by all. Whitty's eggnog was enjoyed at the Too Cute Clubhouse.
Boxing Day
clear, crisp
11 couple
The Big House
Hounds were cast
in the North Country behind Mr. John's. They worked along Old 51 and then east
along the fence line to Tight Gap. Hounds spoke at Tight Gap and ran through
the pines, with whips turning the game several times keeping it in the North
Country. The chase turned northeast towards Oh God!, where the chased coyote
cub was viewed. The game ran to the north property line and then turned south
again. Hounds were gathered and roaded to the Wilderness. Hounds opened and ran
east between center and north trail and crossed back over Loves Creek to the
North Country to run the first loop again. When the game and hounds came back
to Loves Creek, whippers-in were behind and the hunt crossed again to run to
the Moonscape. Whips scrambled to keep up. Hounds were scattered as the game
continued south. Hounds were picked up on
December 19
clear, crisp
10 1/2 couple
Whitworth Farm
Hounds were cast
along
December 12
hunt cancelled due
to rain
December 5
hunt cancelled due
to snow
November 28
overcast, mild
12 couple
Whitworth Farm
What was that?!
Hounds worked
quietly through the Pine Covert and then struck running toward the South Cotton
Field. When stopped on riot, they could not pick up the line again. They were
cast again in the Pines east of Pipeline. Hounds opened and ran through Old
Hayfield towards Old 51 speaking intermittently. The pack crossed Old 51 and
worked through the heavy coverts in Two Tank Field. They worked hard to the
south and slowly circled back west. Huntsman, field and south whippers-in were
surrounding the covert when the
chased game
crashed out of the thickets, barreled across the fire lane an inch behind the
whipper-in's horse and flew into the open woods to cross Old 51 back into Old
Hayfield. BOBCAT! Hounds pursued their game back into the Pines before loosing.
Cast again, they
opened and ran fox, crossing in front of third flight and crossing Old 51. They
ran across Two Tank into the Wilderness and circled back. Hounds were gathered
in Two Tank field and kenneled into the hound trailer for the trip home.
A great time was
had by all.
November 21
No hunt
November 15
Opening Sunday
sunny, warm
11 1/2 couple
Tilda Bogue
When the landowners
reported viewing red fox, bob cat and a large number of coyotes the evening
before the meet, hunt staff knew to mount up ready to ride hard. Hounds were
cast northwest of the pond behind the house and quickly struck running
northwest. West whips galloped hard to stay between the hounds and the railroad
tracks, turning game and chasing hounds back to the east. East whips were also
working hard as the hounds circled through pine covers near James' Gap. The
field enjoyed an extensive run. Hounds were gathered from the area and roaded
in. Riders retired to another hearty hunt breakfast. A great end to Opening
Weekend.
November 14
Opening Day
sunny, warm
10 couple
Whitworth Big
House
After a delicious
Hunt Breakfast, successful Silent Auction and the Blessing of the Hounds over
forty riders followed as hounds were cast in the pine cover west of the Big
House. Hounds worked quietly to Love's Creek, where they were roaded across Old
51 and recast along Love's Creek. They struck and ran east and south across
Love's Creek and through the Wilderness to the Moonscape. A small split ran
south between South Trail and
November 7
sunny, mild
11 1/2 couple
Whitworth Big
House
We met at the Big
House and hounds were cast to the south from Mr. John's woods. The hunted
quietly to Tight Gap and opened running south before splitting at Love's Creek.
The majority of the hounds crossed Loves Creek and ran south through the
Wilderness. They circled between Center Trail and North Trail and between
Center Trail and South Trail. They circled a second time to South Trail and
turned west to Two Tank Field where they lost the line. Hounds were gathered in
Two Tank and roaded down Old 51 to the cast. A potluck hunt breakfast followed
in the Big House.
no hunt
October 24
overcast, mild
101/2 couple
Whitworth Farm
The hounds were
cast in the pines and jumped a pair of red foxes. Foxes and hounds circled and
circled and circled in the pine cover from Old 51 to the west fire lane and
from the south cotton field to Love's Creek, crossing a couple of times, but
turning back into the covert. North whippers-in viewed the chased game. South
whippers-in turned he game back into the covert twice and had a unchased fox
yell-barking at them.
What a hunt!
October 17
Tilda Bogue
9 1/2 couple
Hounds struck and
had an extended run, circling through the covers from James Gap to the bean
fields, crossing the railroad tracks at the north end of the country. Hounds
were brought back and cast again. They circled back north again and were
stopped as they crossed the railroad tracks a second time. A good time was had
by all.
October 10
overcast, after
heavy rains
Whitworth Farm
9 couple
Hounds were cast
in the pines and worked along Pipe Line Road to the Pipe Line then south.
Hounds struck and quickly crossed Old 51 into the Wilderness. They circled
between Center Trail and South Trail before moving north to North Trail. A
split hit a line in Love's Creek and ran through the North Country, losing near
Oh God! Coop. The split was picked up
and brought back to Oil Tank where other hounds had been gathered. With
all hounds on, the hunt retired for the day.
October 3
Tilda Bogue
overcast
7 1/2 couple
Beginner Hunt Day
started with a hunt seminar for new members and guests. After announcements the
field moved off to the north inside the power line. Hounds struck and had an
extended run, circling through the covers from James Gap to the bean fields.
When the game was finally lost, hounds were gathered and roaded to the western
side of the covert. Cast along the railroad tracks, they worked hard to pick up
a line. The game took them quickly north to the area of the earlier chase and
then led them into the Forbidden Woods. Here the chase was stopped and hounds
picked up to road to the cast. With all hounds on, the riders retired to a
extensive hunt breakfast. A fine time was had by all.
Sept. 26
Whitworth
light rain,
becoming heavier
10 1/2 couple
Hounds chased
through the pines to Old 51, losing their game. Cast on the east side of Old
51, they crossed back to the west and ran in the pines between Old and New 51
and Oil Tank Rd. and the south cotton field until being collected as the
weather worsened.
no hunt
Tilda Bogue
mild, overcast
? couple
25 riders followed
as hounds were cast parallel to the power line. Hounds worked and picked up a
line, running each and north and circling through the woods. Hounds were picked
up and cast parallel to the railroad tracks. A short run east ended behind the
cast, where hounds were gathered to retire for the day.
Whitworth
mild, overcast
10 couple
Members and two
guests followed as hounds were roaded down Oil Tank Road to the pipeline.
Hounds were watered at the pipeline pond. They opened and ran north but lost
quickly. Gathered at the pond again, they opened and ran south across the
pipeline through the Old Hay Field. When the line was lost, the hounds were
gathered to road home. After crossing Pipeline, half of the pack broke and ran
north and west along Loves Creek.
Great start of
season hunt followed by good Opening Hunt Planning Meeting.