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#181

For those of you who want to give hunting a try, yet don’t have a suitable mount, don’t let that stop you!

I know of a LOT of people that have older campaigners that are standing around in a pasture, and would love to have them exercised. In my case, I have a 16 y/o Percheron/TB that I’ve rehabbed. He needs to go out hunting in Hilltoppers. Currently I’m riding my QH, Buddy, and need to keep him in shape. But if I knew someone that was a good rider, that wouldn’t mind going a bit slow whilst Thomas rehabs and gets back into shape, I’d love to have them ride him.

Chances are I’m not alone. Exercise is great for older horses, and the slower pace allows new riders to figure it all out. Ask around and see - ya never know.

Regarding appropriate carriers for libations. Here’s the perfect transportation for those who don’t have a good mount, can’t find one, and desires to be the hit of the hunt club. :lol:

http://www.cruzincooler.com/

#182

Rt66 you are right on! I got a ride for the saint of a horse I whipped-in off of and field hunted for a few years before he had a jumping-ending injury. This year he was so bored without anything to do because between keeping my new hunt horse going, riding my mare, barn chores, and college, I didn’t have any time for him :cry: So I found a member of the club that I know to be horseless but a very trusty horsewoman and she gets to ride the old man. This is the BEST hunt horse in the world, despite being a bit on the heavy side, and he was just sitting in the pasture because he can no longer whip-in. I’m just happy he can get out now and enjoy the job he loves :slight_smile: Never hurts to ask around the hunt!

#183

Normally I’m just a lurker but this thread is just too fun.

I have to say I am disappointed with the quality of hunt attire you all reccomend :eek: :no: :dead:
I suggest you all follow my lead and buy some sensible hunting items.
My normal hunt attire/tack is:
saddle- http://horseloversoutlet.com/library/RMBAREBACKPAD1.jpg
tweed (casual)- http://bp2.blogger.com/_ucg7AoWKod8/Rke02KHF4YI/AAAAAAAAALM/uh1AeJrQWwA/s1600-h/4008.jpg
Not to be confused with
formal- http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1135/1366621924_253674a92a.jpg?v=0
Matching hunt watch- http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/michaelbartholdi/Random%20posting%20images/popswatches.jpg

And, this is allowed for those who wish to be more discreet than a beer hat (I do not have the same issues as JSwan): http://pourmore.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/winebra.jpg

I know you’re dying to see my expensive hunter, Roch Au Freuschenlinheimenberger (“Dobbin”)
Here’s the groom taking dobbin on a casual trail ride: http://www.lamaworld.com.au/Clare%20Riding.jpg

Did I mention Dobbin was imported from Europe? Well he is donchaknow. This picture is taken right after right he landed.
http://www.thehatchreport.com/images/llama.jpg

Lastly, might I suggest http://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/96290679_631fa4d7cf.jpg?v=0
for the horse that requires a refined hat.

Happy Hunting to all, hope you can learn a bit from my superior taste. ^.^

#184

O.K., that last post actually brought tears to my eyes, from laughing so hard. The photo of “Dobbin” landing from Europe is priceless. I also love the “elegant” hat. (Where do y’ all FIND these things??)

My new goal in life is still to be riding to the hounds at age 94. So, I figure if I can get a baby out of my mare when she is 18 or older, and hunt that foal throughout its lifetime, that horse ought to be about suitably quiet (30 years of age) by then. Sounds like a plan. (Would 70 years be too old to be starting a young horse under saddle?)

Reminds me of the (true) story about the 103-year-old woman in Texas who was killed while out riding on the range. Apparently, the EMTs who were called to the scene began upbraiding the family for permitting this 103-year-old woman to go out riding. And the family responded, if our 103-year-old mother wanted to go out riding, how were we supposed to stop her? We couldn’t stop her in a hundred years!

#185

You really shouldn’t lurk so much because that post was hysterical!

I wonder what they call the womanly camelbaks?(seriously) :lol:

#186

[QUOTE=linquest;3797414]
Ahem, is this a euphemism for something not related to hunting? :confused: :winkgrin:[/QUOTE]

No, not at all! It’s a famous one-liner from the movie classic, Zulu. British officers had enlisted men clean their boots, buttons, and uniform.

Bromhead: Who said you could use my men?
Chard: They were sitting around on their backsides doing nothing.
Bromhead: Rather you asked first, old boy.
Chard: I was told their officer was out hunting.
Bromhead: Oh... yes. I'll tell my men to clean your kit.
Chard: Don't bother.
Bromhead: No bother - not offering to do it myself. Still, a chap ought to look smart in front of the men, don't you think? Well, chin-chin. Do carry on with your mud pies.

Doncha know I’m an edumacated redneck? Educmacted redneck foxhunters don’t have “a man” to clean their kit, though. We just hose it off.
:lol:

#187

jmho!

Bethechange gets a free cap also! Dang that was funneeee!! :lol:

I hope JSwan got a good look at that athletic bra (better than a beer hat!) but it IS a bit shee-shee for rednecks! :confused: Glad somebody asked about “the kit” cuz I didn’t know what they were but I was sure I wanted somebody else to clean mine no matter WHAT it was!!! :yes::wink:
Wateryglen really must talk to the masters about JS using big words and acting all snobby like…it’s intimidating to our tourist friends guesting on the hunting forum. Redneck snobs are the WORST! :rolleyes:

And I’m sorry to tell you that european imports & warmbloods with long german names simply can’t hold up to the rigors of hunting here. They just won’t stand still whilst we coffehouse & flask pass. The Snobbington is a Dobbin-Free Zone! Yup, that’s it!

Wateryglen- hon sec of the Snobbington Hunt clique! But isn’t that an oxymoron?!!!?:confused:

#188

Wateryglen - may I be the Whoopee Wagon Fieldmaster/Chief Mixologist of the Snobbington Hunt clique? I promise Maker’s Mark, Pabst Blue Ribbon (can’t be a redneck hunt w/o that!), chardonnay (the kind in a box), assorted small batch bourbons, and Irish Coffee will be available during my term. :lol:

#189

To hell with hilltopping. I just wanna hang around the Whoopee Wagon.

#190

Staff use these:
http://www.freewebs.com/sheepies666/Materials/Red%20Flames%20with%20Dragons.JPG

Except the huntsman - he uses #18:
http://www.noveltysaddlepad.com/Kid.htm

Members:
http://www.noveltysaddlepad.com/Fabric/Flames/fl13.jpg

Juniors:
Item 1 here:
http://www.noveltysaddlepad.com/Rainbow.htm

#191

linquest, I INSIST on something home-made in a mason jar.

#192

…and/or a Purple Schoolbus.

#193

Then you need to go hunt with Melvin Poe. You bring the jar, his home made wine is more than worth the trip.

#194

Darn, I’ve hunted with Melvin twice and didn’t have a mason jar handy :cry:

Rienzi- how about dandelion wine fermented in the jar? Weed wine is tres chic in redneck hunts, I hear :cool:

#195

That would be a “batman” who is generally a volunteer from the ranks. He was responsible for all the Officer’s duds issued by the MOD and referred to as “kit” which was to be found in a “kit bag”.

#196

Thanks for the edumacation, Equibrit! Up till now I thought this was a batboy:D

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.collintheatrecenter.com/PastShows/2005/BatBoy/Photos/BatBoy-scanned.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.collintheatrecenter.com/PastShows/2005/BatBoy/MAIN.htm&usg=__T3fSV0V4GmoB4SY_vf1POCp_NoI=&h=520&w=479&sz=45&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=p5c-iJa8ELweHM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=121&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbat%2Bboy%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN

I love the way Michael Caine says, “No bother - not offering to do it myself”.

Melvin Poe has a name for that wine he makes but I can’t remember what it is.

#197

Got it from my Dad who served at the other end of Africa in WWII. He had a “different” kind of war in the LRDG, chasing Rommel around!

#198

Rt66, we already have one of those mounts.

Here’s one of our Masters and honorary staff after a successful kill proudly holding the brush high at our last hunt

http://www.pbase.com/lesliegra/image/78141330

She is wearing the boots selected only for staff members.

Members with colors have to wear these boots:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/0,1023G_Twisted-X-Barn-Burner-Faux-Cheetah-Print-Boots-For-Women.html

#199

Originally Posted by linquest
Ahem, is this a euphemism for something not related to hunting?

[QUOTE=JSwan;3797639]
No, not at all! It’s a famous one-liner from the movie classic, Zulu. British officers had enlisted men clean their boots, buttons, and uniform. [/QUOTE]
Aw, crap. I was really lookin forward to gettin my kit cleaned!

Hhhmmm, the Whoopee Wagon. Maybe that’ll do the trick…

#200

The Snobbington Hunt is coming together!

MGP! WHY do you think we members need saddlepads with flames on them? Huh!!! I loved it - altho’ most of those prints look like nursing scrubs materials imho. I prefer saddlepads with stars on them tho’…actually have one…

And Linquest is hereby appointed the Whoopee Wagon Fieldmaster PROVIDED she stays suitably mounted…and has her mount full of the various libations she described. Looks like PaintedWings MFH has already found a suitable mount so see her about an acquisition. We here in the Snobbington prefer to be proper and well hydrated. Hence the beer hat helmets or bra/beer dispensers…

Kits? Schmits!! We need some staff & mfh’s for the Snobbington…nominations are open! Did we go ahead and elect Shaun Connery master? OK then,any joints? prez? I vote Batboy for kennelman!!! ooooo wouldn’t the hounds just LOVE that!!! :eek::lol: And our membership requirements? What about those!?? Acreage? Costs?
Honestly are you people gonna make me do everything? (said in a whiney voice…)I think we have the attire & saddlepads & tack fairly decided on.

Forming a hunt really takes it outa you…whew!! :winkgrin:

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