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Opening Meet 2007

The first Saturday in November, we hold "Opening Meet", at Quail Roost Farm in Rougemont NC. This is the first formal hunt of the season and everyone is well turned out in formal attire.

Web DSC_0520.jpg (86555 bytes) Our Huntsman, David Raley readies the hounds for the Hunt.
Web DSC_0087.jpg (70419 bytes) Since 1969, the Reverend Nelius has performed the Blessing of the Hounds.
Web DSC_0092.jpg (96822 bytes) Members gather for the Stirrup Cup.
Web DSC_0507.jpg (59724 bytes) A hound stretches before the Hunt.
Web DSC_0054.jpg (69271 bytes) The Watson family is ready to hunt!
Web DSC_0095.jpg (98983 bytes) David prepares to move off and cast the hounds.
Web DSC_0501.jpg (91306 bytes) Gloria Ripperton
Web DSC_0103.jpg (103150 bytes) Whipper-In Rob Millet
Web DSC_0106.jpg (91360 bytes) Jackie Heron on Big Girl show poise and style over the coop.
Web DSC_0129.jpg (186058 bytes) Sometimes the field can be large.
Web DSC_0140.jpg (97735 bytes) Views at Quail Roost Farm
Web DSC_0151.jpg (78931 bytes) Whipper-In Carol Riggs and Field Master Steve Long
Web DSC_0153.jpg (100902 bytes) The field moves on.
Web DSC_0236.jpg (102733 bytes) Donna Brown and Sam Poole
Web DSC_0257.jpg (87753 bytes) The field gallops after the hounds and fox.
Web DSC_0277.jpg (94971 bytes) David Raley leads the field home after four hours of hunting.
Web DSC_0299.jpg (88475 bytes) First Flight
Web DSC_0307.jpg (74932 bytes) Juniors Catie Strikland and Erin Bender

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