Fox Hunt!
Photo essay by Brandon Enyeart
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I compiled these pictures from the Fox Hunt held this past Saturday near Sumas. It is the second year I have been to the event, but the first time taking photos. It is always a fun event to watch, even if my driver (my grandfather) and I get lost frequently; I will definitely take the blame for that.
As to be expected in October, it was a very soggy hunt this year, but that didn’t stop the hunters from having a great time. For those of you new to fox hunts around here, this is a "drag hunt." No real foxes are used—it is simply a scent put down along the course.
One of the riders getting warmed up.
A group of riders receiving instructions for the hunt.
All morning long the hounds were anxious to get out of their kennels. Once released they were very excited, to say the least.
A group of riders trudging through the rainy hills.
At this point in the hunt, the rain was coming down extremely hard.
Laying the scent down for the hounds.
The course is very scenic with beautiful green hills and forests.
This jump was before a rest stop for the hounds to get a drink of water.
A little calmer part of the day; the rain had started to dwindle. Only a few hours after the hunt, however, a strong thunder and lightning storm passed through the area.
Returning home after the hunt.
The rain returned for the finish. You can bet the heat was turned up to maximum in most of the cars on the way home!
A few of the hounds enjoying their reward at the end.
Click on any photo for a larger view
I compiled these pictures from the Fox Hunt held this past Saturday near Sumas. It is the second year I have been to the event, but the first time taking photos. It is always a fun event to watch, even if my driver (my grandfather) and I get lost frequently; I will definitely take the blame for that.
As to be expected in October, it was a very soggy hunt this year, but that didn’t stop the hunters from having a great time. For those of you new to fox hunts around here, this is a "drag hunt." No real foxes are used—it is simply a scent put down along the course.
This is the lady who lays down the scent for the hounds to track; she also sounds the horn when necessary.
One of the riders getting warmed up.
A red coat signifies a hunt master.
A group of riders receiving instructions for the hunt.
All morning long the hounds were anxious to get out of their kennels. Once released they were very excited, to say the least.
A group of riders trudging through the rainy hills.
At this point in the hunt, the rain was coming down extremely hard.
Laying the scent down for the hounds.
The course is very scenic with beautiful green hills and forests.
This jump was before a rest stop for the hounds to get a drink of water.
A little calmer part of the day; the rain had started to dwindle. Only a few hours after the hunt, however, a strong thunder and lightning storm passed through the area.
Returning home after the hunt.
The rain returned for the finish. You can bet the heat was turned up to maximum in most of the cars on the way home!
A few of the hounds enjoying their reward at the end.
The group's next hunt is scheduled for October 31 in Ferndale, WA. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!
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