Opening Hunt, Nov. 5 2005 @ Hunter Grove
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photography by Val Lewis, Christine Timchek & Brent Kleinheksel

Katie Hayes and Turbo both cut dashing figures,

Brace Yourself: Second Field Mattress Evie Good and Annie

Another view of Huntsman Kim and hounds

Jerry McKenzie (far left) follows his daughter Lisa Millican.

Ken Roberson, Jimmy Fletcher and Kelsey Briggs bring up the rear of the first field.

Laurene Mann and Jordan Meads also ride with the first field.

Bobbie Hamilton (from left), Dana Meads, Diane Barrett and Gail Carter ride toward the next covert.

Huntsman and Hounds with most of the first field pictured behind.

Huntsman and hounds move up the field before she casts them again. The first field follows behind.

Katie Hayes (from left) and Rita Overton flank First Field Mattress Mitzi Davis and Rocky on our return.

Sunni McKnight (from left), Anne Morgan, Huntsman Kim Sigmon and Whip Sally Smith bring the pack back after a successful opening hunt.

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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.