Wanting to try hunting

[Hunter_Newbie]

Am seriously kicking myself because last summer my trainer was organizing a barn trip to VA to stay at a friends farm and go foxhunting. I decided that the cost was too much and bowed out.:no: The trip ultimately fell apart. Of course now I realize the cost was waaay cheap for what our plans were

I woud like to organize my own trip to foxhunt if possible. I am a newbie to jumping (but not riding) so I want to hilltop only. I would need to lease a hunt horse and have a place to stay. And instruction on proper hunt ettiquete would be needed

Is this at all possible? I live in TN so would be looking at the VA/NC/SC area.

[mildot]

Why not contact some of the Tennessee hunts? I bet if you call one of the Masters and explain your interest, arrangements can and will be made. Plus it would be a damn sight cheaper.

[Hunter_s_Rest]

Contact me if you would like any guidance for up here in Virginia.

[Hinderella]

You should absolutely contact Hunter’s Rest and consider a field trip there. I’ve had the good fortune to have her guidance twice now, and had a wonderful time on both trips. She has made horses that can allow you to focus on learning and enjoying the experience as they take care of you. Get down there a day or two early to do a lesson and hack out. I will definitely be going back in the fall, please feel free to pm me if you have any questions about my visits.

Is there another CotH hunt afoot?

[Hunter_Newbie]

Mildot- Thanks for the reminder that we have hunts right here at home, I always seem to forget them!

I am leaning towards VA just because I love to see new places and travel. I would turn it into a vacation.

Hunters Rest- Your place looks fabulous! Makes me wish I lived nearby, I would love to ride often with you. I will defintely contact you soon! This may potentially be a next fall trip, Im running myself low on vacation days.

Hinderella- A COTH hunt? Now that sounds fun!

[SmartAlex]

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A COTH hunt? Now that sounds fun![/QUOTE]

Oh it IS! My husband is still telling the stories, and he didn’t even ride.

[mildot]

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Mildot- Thanks for the reminder that we have hunts right here at home, I always seem to forget them! [/QUOTE]
I hope I didn’t come across as snarky or facetious…that wasn’t my intention.

@Hunter_Newbie;5636458

I am leaning towards VA just because I love to see new places and travel. I would turn it into a vacation.

Absolutely a great idea.

If it were me (also another newb) I would do one or two local hunts and also travel to VA.

[Hunter_Newbie]

mildot- didnt take it as snarky at all! I seriously forget that we do have hunts around here. I like the idea of doing a local hunt and traveling to VA.

[whicker]

Coth hunt this Fall

Yes, there will be another coth hunt this Fall. We just haven’t planned the dates yet. If you look at the 2 we did last season, you will get a feel for all the fun we cram into a very long “weekend”. i expect that Mortebella will be up from Tenn. for it. Maybe you could car-pool/trailer with her and start the fun early.:winkgrin:

Right now, I’m over on the event forum since I’m teaching my mares to jump. I hope to jump in the new hunt season. so, we are doing the jumping training with Jimmy Wofford. Who also was a MFH of Piedmont Hunt. I love the cross over sports…:eek::winkgrin::lol:

[mortebella]

Hunter Newbie, where in TN are you? (PM me if you don’t want to post location.) I would LOOOOOOOOVE to be back in VA for another COTH hunt!!! SO much fun