Route Hunt Meet At Ballyversal Coleraine

| January 27, 2015
Rosie Alcorn on Blue over the ist fence of the day

Rosie Alcorn on Blue over the ist fence of the day

On Saturday 24th January, despite the freezing conditions in the morning, 17 Route hunt members and visitors  met at the home of Lesley and Freddie McDowell at Ballyversal, Coleraine.Hot port was on offer and was welcomed by all  before setting of just after 12 noon.

There was a short hack along the Ballyversal Road to the laneway which lead to the first jump of the day which all cleared with ease.

Jan Barr on Broody

Jan Barr on Broody

There was then a chance for a good canter in stubble fields before the next jump which was rustic poles with a heafty drop into the next field. After this  was a watery ditch which all crossed successfully before heading for  the stone wall. Some riders missed this out and used the gateway to the next field for another rustic style fence. It was here that the hounds picked up scent and were off at full pace. To follow them it was necessary to cross another ditch where one horse and rider parted company. Once the hounds were gathered,  after a short hack on the road it was  back to jumping. The rest of the afternoon was spent  clearing hedges with a small stream crossing added in. Despite a bit of a rain shower the weather had been  good and all returned back after a good 2 ½ hrs in the saddle in high spirit despite the offs throughout the day.

Thanks  goes to  Lesley McDowell, Jonny Butler and  Lee Johnson  for setting  up another good day out for the Route hunt  and to  the farmers and landowners who give the hunt the use of their land.

The next hunt is at 12 noon on Saturday 31st January .The organisers hope to see a good turnout of members and visitors and welcome anyone who wishes to follow the hunt on foot.

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