Wow , I have just popped my hunting cherry and had the best time ever! It exceeded my expectations and I think horse has found his true calling . A friend recommended the bloodhounds to me as I love the idea of hunting but not the killing of animals bit, even if it's accidental . That's just not my bag , if it's yours , that's fair do's . Travelled just over an hour , was met and helped into my parking space . Tacked up and rode along to the start point , don't know what the correct term is . The hunt secretary introduced herself and took my cap , and gave me a little shot of port which went down a treat . Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, much more so than a lot of other horsey events I've been to , it made for a refreshing change . The bloodhounds were brilliant , not as shouty as I'd expected , horse wasn't bothered one little bit by them . Rode over some fantastic ground , great jumps on the route , although I only jumped one as most of them were too big for me . Horse could have managed them but I wanted to take it easy for my first time, and I'd get wrong off partner / family / spinal surgeon , if I come off . I usually have good brakes on horse and had changed bits in the event of him being excited. I underestimated how keen he was , oops, he was having the time of his life ! We weren't dangerous or reckless, just fast , we kept up with the rest , hurrah ! When we got back there was sandwiches and hot drinks to enjoy with the other riders . We had an amazing time , only one hairy moment , I caught a leather on a post and needed up losing it . I had no idea it had come off- don't have much feeling in legs (t12 incomplete paraplegic) pesky webbers , thankfully my lovely ride partner/ yard owner saw it come off and got off and retrieved it. Typically it had landed in the middle of a big muddy puddle . I ended up ride his neck and started to slide but managed to shufty myself back into the saddle . Cries of , " well sat," rang out . We got a bit behind but caught up . Seek out Highmoor North bloodhounds on Facebook , they also have a nice website . I wish there were more bloodhounds in the North east as I'd seek them out and get involved . Sorry for babbling , I'm still in the post hunt buzz. Anyway , best get my best boots cleaned , they are caked with mud, jods are pebble dashed with charts too , but It was totally worth it , great fun . Thankyou Highmoor North bloodhounds , look forward to seeing all you lovely people again :)
02-11-2018, 11:21 PM
Big up to Highmoor North bloodhounds !
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