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Woodbrook Hunt Member Wins Silver Medal at USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge

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Kathryn Craig

Woodbrook Hunt Club (WA) and Briarwood Pony Club member Kathryn Craig, 20, recently traveled to Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio to compete in the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals. She earned the overall Silver Medal and the High Point Practicum Award.

She describes the competition, how she prepared, and how her Pony Club and hunting background was an asset.

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Foxcroft School Welcomes Middleburg Hunt

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Martha Drum

Foxcroft School, an independent girls' boarding and day school in Middleburg, Virginia, hosted Middleburg Hunt on campus the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This traditional meet, followed by a hunt breakfast for alumnae, parents, faculty, students and neighbors, celebrates the connections between the school and Middleburg Hunt. Foxcroft founder, Miss Charlotte Haxall Noland, was a master for many years, and hounds still meet at Covert, the head of school's home.

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Meet Hootie, the Snowman of the JNAFHC

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Catherine D. Ledyard
Carissa Duncan and Hootie. Photo by Leslie Ballenger.

Live Oak's Hootie, a paint horse who is barely more than 15 hands, proved to be the Snowman of the Junior North American Field Hunter Championships in Lexington, Kentucky last month. Snowman, the bedraggled gray horse saved from slaughter and ridden to international fame by Harry deLeyer, went on to achieve stardom as a stadium jumper, clearing more than 6 feet under saddle. There is a movie featuring his story in theaters today. 

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Juniors Enjoy Championship Weekend in the Bluegrass

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Martha Drum

Junior foxhunters from 13 states descended upon Lexington, Kentucky last weekend for three days of hunting, competing, sight-seeing, camaraderie, and making new friends at the Junior North American Field Hunter Championships (JNAFHC). Organized by Marion Chungo and Michelle Arnold, and hosted by MFHA President Jack van Nagell, his wife, Betsy, and the Iroquois Hunt, this year's version of the popular contest added a touch of racing glamor to its official events.

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Young Riders Impress Judges at Camargo JNAFHC Qualifier

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Martha Drum

Excitement is building across the country for the Junior North American Field Hunter Championships on October 23 in Lexington, Kentucky. Aspiring competitors at the Qualifier hosted by Camargo Hunt (KY) had a special experience: Camargo huntsman, Danny Kerr, and visiting Green Creek Hunt (NC) huntsman, Tot Goodwin, combined their packs for a total of 25 couple challenging the young riders to keep up! At the end of an exciting day, nine juniors received the green rosettes signifying they had earned a place at the Championships.

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A Leash of Questions with New Market-Middletown Valley Juniors

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Martha Drum

A few months ago, we featured a trio of young riders from New Market-Middletown Valley Hounds (MD) responding to our "Leash of Questions," and this month, we have another triumvirate of up-and-coming juniors to highlight. The Masters, staff, and dedicated members who encourage these young people to ride in the field are building a solid foundation for our sport into the future. The MFHA's Fairly Hunted Award, including a certificate, bumper sticker, pin and subscription to Covertside, recognizes children who hunt at least five times each season.

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  1. Get Ready for the Junior North American Field Hunter Championships
  2. Smithtown Hunt Visits Long Island Boy and Girl Scouts
  3. A Four-Year-Old Shares Her Thoughts on Hunting
  4. Photo Gallery: Foxhunting Kids Achieve at USPC Eastern Championships
  5. Boys & Girls Clubs Visit Keswick Hunt Kennels
  6. Junior Handlers Photo Gallery
  7. Arapahoe Hunt Pony Club Tops Live Oak Challenge Awards
  8. Farmington Hunt Connects With 4-H Club
  9. Foxhall Farm Cup Team Chase Kicks Off Jump Racing Season
  10. Cedar Knob Hounds Hosts Pony Club Meet

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