2009 Right Start Party's Hound Auction and Race
with the Special Bonus of a Puppy Auction and Race

John Sigmon is auctioneer while Kim holds the first hound.

Mattie holds #5 for the bidding war.

It takes five grooms to handle Clyde.

Whip Sunni gets help with Lexi's martingale.

The huntsman tacks up Clyde.

Meanwhile, the big boys get their numbers for the hound race.

Sunni (rear) and Kim head out.

Kim brings the hounds around to start the race.

Hounds gather at the back of the field.

And we're off and running.

Heading for the finish line.

It's our turn now to show our stuff.

Leading our humans to the starting line.

The handlers hold the pups while Kim positions herself in front.

Puppy Race has rules of its own.

Catch me if you can.

© 2009 Yadkin Valley Hounds