Opening Hunt, Nov. 5 2005 @ Hunter Grove
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photography by Val Lewis, Christine Timchek & Brent Kleinheksel
![]() Our Hostess and First Field Mattress* Mitzi Davis |
![]() Huntsman Kim Sigmon (from left), Whip Sue Charlton and Stacey Carter watch over the hounds before the Blessing of the Hounds |
![]() Anne Morgan and Hattie hold hounds for the Blessing |
![]() The field gathers for the Blessing of the Hounds |
![]() The Rev. Marion Swann explains the history of St. Hubert, patron saint of hunters. Our host Jerry Davis is to the right. |
![]() Double-decker Eastons enjoy the day on the Tallyho Wagon. |
![]() We had a wagonload of friends in the tallyho wagon. |
![]() Jen Kleinheksel and Rebel Good mug for Brent's camera. |
![]() Spectators wait patiently to view the hounds. |
![]() Come Blow Your Horn: Huntsman Kim Sigmon and Pearl |
*Field Mattress, n. a female field master, whose service is honorary; not to be confused with a field mistress, a paid position. Term first used by YVH's Will McIntyre.