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In Memoriam: George A. "Frolic" Weymouth, 1936-2016

Details: Martha Drum

George A. "Frolic" Weymouth, a gregarious artist, conservationist, carriage whip, and fixture of the Brandywine River community, passed away April 24th. Beginning with the 1961 purchase of his 250 acre Big Bend estate, he became a driving force behind the founding and growth of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art. Through that unique institution, tens of thousands of acres of land have been permanently protected in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.

James "Red Dog" Covington, 1935-2016

Details: Martha Drum

Longtime Master of Foxhounds at Deep Run Hunt (VA), James "Red Dog" Covington passed away at home with his family on January 21, 2016. A consummate sporting gentleman and advocate for land conservation, he took every opportunity to enjoy good sport and to share his passion with others.

In Memoriam: Robert Lindemann

Details: Submitted by Sally Crane Cox, MFH

Robert Eugene “Bob” Lindemann, MFH of Rocky Fork Headley Hunt (OH), died suddenly January 13, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 88.

Bob was active and athletic throughout his life and at the age of 57, he took up foxhunting in order to accompany his wife, Polly, who today is the most senior member of Rocky Fork Headley Hunt, which she joined in 1948.

In Memoriam: Sally Spilman Tufts

Details: Martha Drum

Mrs. Maximilian A. Tufts, "Sally," passed away January 1, 2016, at 91 years old. Sally was a Master at Warrenton Hunt (VA) from 1978 until 2000. When she stepped down from that role, she never stopped helping and was a mentor to many throughout the mounted hunting community. Anyone lucky enough to have known her could tell you how special she was. Foxhunting has lost one of its heroes.

Gone Away: Three Prominent Foxhunters

Details: from Dennis Foster, MFHA Executive Director

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of three great foxhunters: Carol Easter, MFH, Farmington Hunt (VA); Tommy Jackson, MFH and former huntsman, Mission Valley Hunt Club (KS); and Fred Cockerill, former longtime huntsman, Red Mountain (NC). All were examples of the best of our sport.

Kick On, Wendy Hopper

Details: Susan DeHaven

When someone says "Lady Foxhunter", Wendy Hopper comes to mind immediately as the ideal - a beautiful rider, dedicated foxhunter and wonderful friend. With unending sadness, Amwell Valley Hounds of New Jersey passes on the news that our dear friend Wendy lost her battle with cancer on September 27, 2015.