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Celebrations Highlight Annual Meeting in NYC

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Report and photographs by Martha Drum

Our Annual Meeting in New York City on January 26 was an enthusiastic opportunity to thank our leadership for their hard work, to recognize individuals and clubs who have contibuted to our sport, and to anticipate an exciting year ahead. In addition to acknowledging Board members and newly elected Masters, the occasion highlighted this year's recipient of the prestigious Hunting Habitat Conservation Award and a new trophy for the championship performance trial hound.

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MFHA Represents at Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

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Martha Drum

Last weekend, the Masters of Foxhounds Association joined the largest wildlife and nature event in the United States, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) in Charleston, SC. Our presence through the exhibition's three days included sharing information with visitors at our booth, supporting local artists at a gala, welcoming hounds from local hunts, and connecting mounted foxhunting with the greater community of conservation and sport.

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All Drag Lines Lead to Aiken Performance Trials at Belle Meade

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Terence B. Hook, MFH

Last January, Aiken Hounds (SC) hosted a Hark Forward Drag Performance Trial in the beautiful Belle Meade Hunt (GA) country. Because of the inclement weather up here in New England last year, Wentworth and Green Mountain Hounds were present, but only able to field an oyster-eating team; the hounds remained hunkered down at home in sub-zero temperatures. Belle Meade Master Epp Wilson took us aside and asked what could be done to help New England participate fully.

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Princess Anne Members Support After School Opportunities for Teens

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Mike Maddocks

Debbie and Doug Hackman, riding members of Princess Anne Hunt (VA), saw a need for teenagers in their community to have an after school venue offering constructive and positive opportunities. They started XZone, a 501c3 that focuses on arts, education, sports, tutoring, and mentoring. At its Annual Block Party event in September, the couple brought their mare, Freedom's Belle, to interest teenagers in learning to ride, and I spoke about the traditions of foxhunting.

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Friends of Amwell Valley Hounds Join "Conversations in Conservation"

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Martha Drum

In September, Friends of Amwell Valley Hunt in New Jersey participated in an afternoon roundtable discussion, "Conversations in Conservation." Sponsored by the New Jersey Land Trust, the meeting brought together area horse groups to highlight close connections between equestrian activities and open space protection. Friends of Amwell Valley Hunt is a 501(c)(3) organization created to pursue the branding and preservation of the hunt's territory.

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Join the Celebration Hunter Pace Series

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Submitted by Betsy Minton

The southeastern foxhunts Whiskey Road Fox Hounds (SC), Aiken Hounds (SC), Middleton Place Hounds (SC), Belle Meade Hunt (GA) and the Camden Hunt (SC) have created a Hunter Pace Series that spans from September 2, 2018, Labor Day weekend, to May of 2019. We are excited to share territory and have some fun with our fellow hunts. These paces are open to all riders from any discipline. Points will be accumulated from the six hunter paces for final awards, sponsored by Oak Manor Saddlery.

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