Since we were obviously not up to hunting this weekend, these pics are actually from LAST weekend (how do I get so behind, anyway?). We had a super awesome day out with the hounds - fast hunt, perfect weather (if you like good Irish weather), and great company, although we didn't have any Tally Ho's.
Getting ready to head out. Another perfect day - cool, breezy, with just a hint of rain. Hubby is adjusting Brego's breastplate.
All the horses were pretty amped up for the first few gallops - we played bumper cars with some of the less experienced mounts, but everyone stayed on board. Paddy also learned that some mares do not appreciate geldings in close proximity, lol!
Paddy watches the hounds work this copse of trees. The tiny grey dot is the huntsmistress.
We ended up going first flight since there really was no second flight. Since first flight jumps 3' coops to get from one field to another, and I haven't jumped Paddy since his injury this summer, I took him around through the gates. This meant we ended up traveling significantly more distance that the rest of the horses. Good thing that a) the Haffie can keep up with the TBs and b) I can actually gallop in a dressage saddle!!!
Nice butt(s)!
Hubby eventually decided to try one of the coops, with a bonus overhanging branch. Brego was a star, as usual.
Hubby had to duck for this one!
The boys were quite steamy after our hard gallops, and once we were back at the trailer realized that Brego doesn't yet have a fleece of his own. He had to borrow Paddy's.
Brego is not really a size 75.
We've really come to love foxhunting season - it's so much fun to just let the horses open up. It's also REALLY nice to have two solid citizens when you're hunting. Such good boys!
Riding a good, solid citizen can make all the difference! Glad you guys had fun :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes... Some of the TBs are a lot of horse out there. I'm glad to have our boys!
Deletewhere do you guys hunt? is it near home? it would be really neat to get some AE'ers out!
ReplyDeleteNear Brenham. Drop me a line at jen jobst at gmail dot com and I'll put you in touch with the huntsmistress!
Deleteoh yeah that might be a little small lol
ReplyDeleteJust a smidge...
DeleteI'm so jealous right now I can't even handle it.
ReplyDeleteI can totally set you up if you wanna go...
Deleteaww poor brego is busting out of that cooler. sounds like a ton of fun tho - and awesome that your hubby went for the coop :) i'm a bit jealous haha
ReplyDeleteYeah he has the most awesome hunt horse!
DeleteI would really like to give it a try one day. It seems like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteMonty and Harlow
It's awesome!
DeleteJust a wittle Brego butt sticking out :-D
ReplyDeleteJust a tiny small bit... ;)
DeleteYeah, your horses are fabulous. :-) They just sound like fun to get out with.
ReplyDeleteThey totally are, but so is Courage!
DeleteSuch fun! I loved hunting. Your guys look like tons of fun and that you get to share that with your husband is great.
ReplyDeleteHunting is just amazing! It's so much fun it probably should be illegal!
DeleteI love hunting for educating horses on crowd control - never road in a hunt myself, but was very glad when a rider i trusted wanted to take Kika out. She loved it, sadly Nancy came to Lux before she could have the pleasure
ReplyDeleteIt can make some horses very strong but for others it's such a great opportunity to get out and just GO! So much fun!
DeleteI am so jealous! This looks like a blast!
ReplyDeleteIt totally is!
DeleteLooks like so much fun!! I totally want to fox hunt one day.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we can set you up... ;)
DeleteAs always, I'm wildly jealous. And I LOVE Brego. Look at that chunky!
ReplyDeleteBrego is large. And In Charge.
DeleteFUN FUN!! Glad yall are feeling better too!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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