 Bill Pfefferkorn and John Loughlin:straight off the pages of G.Q. |
 Evie Good and Val Lewis arrive at the Stirrup Cup. |
 Field Secretary Katie Hayes tries to do her job while listening to the blarney of Tom Kearney and Diane Barrett. |
 Jt. MFH Jerry McKenzie raises his cup to toast the hunt season about to begin. |
 Mitzi Davis and Rocky (front and center) wait for the Blessing of the Hounds to begin. |
 The pack follows Huntsman Laurie Baehr to the Blessing of the Hounds while the field of riders gather round. |
 Whips Sue Charlton (left foreground) and Sally Smith (right foreground) talk before the Blessing of the Hounds. |
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 Rev. Marion Swann (left) of Boonville United Methodist Church leads the service. |
 Jerry Davis (left) chauffeured a Tally Ho Wagon full of thirsty spectators. Cheers! |
 Laurie and staff return with the hounds . |
 Jt. MFH Cam Hall enjoys the day with Jackson. |
 Finally, the sun comes out for the Hunt Breakfast. Joan Mashburn, who rode with one stirrup, sports her formal crutches. |
 Thumbs in pockets, Patrick Sprinkle is our newest junior member. Prince Charles couldn't have hunted any better. |
 Our Red-neck Women Mitzi Davis; (from left) Elaine Reece; (partially hidden) Darlene Caudle; and Katie Hayes entertain the troops. |
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