Route Hunt Meet Launches St Agri Stores at Letterloan
Gerard McCloskey on Rio clearing the hedge
On Saturday 15th 2014 Route Hunt members met in the car park at ST Agri Stores ,Letterloan, Coleraine to mark the launch of Stephen Taylor’s new business venture before setting off for the weekly hunt. All had made a special effort with regards to turnout as ST Agri Stores in conjunction with Thompson Feeds were sponsoring a prize for the best turned out. Mike Alcorn on Lou was chosen by Stephen Taylor as the winner and all cheered Stephen’s choice. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to Letterloan, thanked Stephen Taylor for allowing the hunt the use of the car park and land and wished Stephen every success in his new venture. Stephen then served a stirrup cup to all before the hunt set off. There was a short hack from the yard at ST Agri Stores to the first ditch of the day. All cleared the ditch successfully and proceeded to jump the numerous hedges that lay ahead ,all of which had a lower option for those not wanting to tackle the full height.It was then back over the ditch and another short hack to the next field for the first stone wall of the day before the hill climb from which all were able to enjoy the view of the surrounding countryside.
Homeward bound
Next was a couple of marshy fields which due to the heavy rainfall during the week proved somewhat tricky. Most horses looked as if they’d had a mud bath and some of the riders looked the same. Thankfully there was a stream across a laneway which helped wash off some of the mud. There were then several stone walls and a couple of banks before heading home. On returning to the yard all appreciated the refreshments provided by ST Agri Stores. Without the co-operation of farmers and landowners the hunt would not be able to operate so if you are needing supplies for horses, dogs, cows or sheep then remember to pay ST Agri Stores a visit where you will receive a warm welcome, help and advise about agri supplies .
The next hunt is at 12 noon on Saturday 22nd November 2014.
The organisers hope to see a good turnout and welcome members, visitors by prior arrangement and anyone wishing to follow the hunt on foot.
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- Chance for a quick wash after the last fence of the day
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- Homeward bound
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- Kate Alcorn on Jeeves clearing the first wall of the day
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- Rosemary Moffett on Mo clearing the first wall of the day
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- Julie Smyth on Humphrey over the first stone wall
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- New Route hunt member Lexy Halliday on Ruby clears the hedge
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- Huntsman Jonny Butler on Duke flies over the hedge
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- Gerard McCloskey on Rio clearing the hedge
