2011Junior N.A.Field Trial Chs.
Juniors qualify at FHC for annual event
S. Gamble photo, see Gallery
Farmington Hunt hosted juniors for the 2011 North American Field Hunter Championships at Millington on October 22. There were a handful of participants including our returning Junior member and last year's ribbon winner, Emily Digney, some who had qualified for the Championship at other hunts and wore a ribbon button to distinguish them.Judges, Lucy Warren from Keswick-Deep Run and our own Deborah Wray were judges for the day.It was a perfect October morning. Green fields and leaves changing. Temperatures just right! Hound hit twenty minutes into the hunt. Unfortunately, they were chasing a juvenile bear – “Boo-Boo”. Whips called hounds off and hunting continued taking all to Morrowdale, Midway and Ridge Road. Hounds were active and did get on a Grey Fox in the Hunting Ridge/Fox Ridge Woods.Members, juniors and visitors were all treated to good sport at one of our premier fixtures followed by a plethora of delicious food, thanks to the Millington Ladies!
photo by Susan Gamble, report by Joy Crompton
NEWS Bulletin:Emily Digney won the finals on November 6th in Warrenton! Congratulations Emily!
For October 22 Millington hunt pictures, see Gallery photos by Sherry Buttrick
