Old Dominion Hounds "Walk-And-Talk" open trail ride series!

[Hunter_s_Rest]

The CotH community is invited – with or withOUT a horse!
New and interested foxhunters and trail-riders especially invited.
New option for non-riders (see below.)

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Open, guided Walk-and-Talk trail ride series planned for May!
Hosted by the Old Dominion Hounds.
All rides are on Saturdays, begin at 9 a.m., and will be about two hours at a WALKING ONLY pace (for green horses and/or riders, unfit horses and/or riders.
Potluck lunch to follow each ride.
$25 hound-fund donation, $10 for kids.

1. May 10: ODH hunter trials field (next to the kennels – at intersection of Route 688/Leeds Manor Road and Thumb Run Road in Orlean.)
2. May 17: Houyhnhnm Farm (on Keyser Road, 1 mile from intersection of Route 688/Leeds Manor Road and Route 647/Crest Hill Road in Hume.)
3. May 24: Foxhall Farm (on Route 637/Jericho Road – north end of North Poes Road - 1 mile off of US 522 in Flint Hill.)
4. May 31: Hunter’s Rest (on Route 637/North Poes Road 1/2 mile north of Route 647/Crest Hill Road in Flint Hill.)

** New this year: Non-riders are invited to attend for a “donation” of either a ride-fee or a potluck-lunch offering.
Please feel free to pass this along.

[Hinderella]

I just wanted to say that I attended the May 10 ride on a hired horse and had a wonderful time. We were able to ride through woods and open country, completed a couple of river crossings (one easy, the other a little less so, but still OK). Horses got to see cows, a vulture and a turkey in the woods, heard hounds in the distance from the kennel and a couple of dogs in a field, so a good opportunity for a green horse to see and hear things while surrounded by the safety of friends. As I was on a made hunt horse I got to just look around and enjoy.
No hunting experience is necessary to enjoy the ride, and it’s a good opportunity to try out the experience in a low stress environment. Wish I had a similar program closer to home!

[wateryglen]

Had a ball!!!

Hinderella came a LONG way to join the ride! I rode with her for awhile and it was just perfect out there. She’s an elegant rider AND person I might add!! Gorgeous territory and my horse was a good girl and made it all so much more enjoyable!
This weekends ride is very near where I live and will be more open with the best views ever. Bring yer cameras! and some food!! I’m bringin’ hot dogs! HuntersRest is a great ride leader!
I guarantee a good time!

[pAin_t_Misbehavin]

I think this is a wonderful idea! My DH would probably do that, since there is a non-riding option. :yes: Sadly we can’t get away from the farm in May this year, but I hope you continue this so we can come another time.

[wateryglen]

Ride tomorrow is cancelled due to high water! Lotta roads closed in this county this morning. Would be “mudville” too. So catch us next saturday!

[Hunter_s_Rest]

BUT WAIT!! There’s an ALTERnaTIVE!!
I’ll be taking a ride from my place at 9 am tomorrow (up the road) if anyone has green horses/green riders that needed a quiet ‘group school.’
Bring-a-dish for snacks/drinks on the porch afterwards.
No charge.
I may end up with a spare horse or 2 if anyone’s horse-less.
Parking on the circle driveway around my barn.
Call or email if you want to come so I can direct parking.