TVH Opening Meet 2009

This year TVH decided to have their Opening Meet earlier in the season than usual. Today was cold and still wet from lots of rain so the conditions were good for a great hunt! It started at the Kennels then a photo in front of the Day House, then on to hunt at the Knobs. I was not riding today since I sprained my wrist earlier in the week working one of my young ponies and what a day to miss. Lots of galloping and jumping in first field is always a great day! Erin D. rode Isabella and John rode Falstaff in first field. As this is Falstaff's first season of hunting he is doing wonderful to already be going first field and jumping some of the coops! I am so proud of him. Hopefully today is a good sign of many great hunts to come this season. Afterwards the Masters hosted a hunt breakfast at the Kennels for all the hungry people that was greatly appreciated. The traditional Blessing of the Hounds will still be on Thanksgiving Day at Riverplains Farm.