Mounted foxhunting in Southern Illinois – guests and new members welcome.
Check out this video from the first ever Shawnee Hounds’ Toilet Paper jump-off! Hosted by the Cummings, this lighthearted competitions was entertaining for both participants and spectators. The first place winner, Donna Hanford riding Lady Gray, walked away with a brand new toilet plunger to commemorate her victory!
Thanks to all staff, members, and guests who braved a rainy day to come learn more about our hunt, hounds, and the sport of foxhunting.
Despite the intermittently rainy weather and sloppy footing, it was an educational day for those who braved the elements. Among the participants today were staff members on young/new horses, new hunt riders on experienced hunt horses, event riders, and more!
One of the challenges in preparing to hunt is getting both horse and rider accustomed to varying terrain and conditions and today was certainly a valuable lesson in that regard. It was fun to see both horses and riders gain confidence as the morning progressed.
Quite a few of us also practiced riding at different speeds within a group, changing places (leading vs. following), and leaving/returning to a group of horses, also valuable skills for a hunt horse to have.
Ride along with Hillary and Winter (one of the whips and her pony) to experience part of the last hunt of the 2016-2017 season.
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