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Route Hunt Hunter Trials at Maddybenny

Route Hunt Hunter Trials at Maddybenny

| May 15, 2015

Maddybenny Riding Centre Portrush was the venue for Hunter Trials run by The Route Hunt on Sunday 26th April 2015. The temperature on the day was low but the forecasted rain held off  which was a relief for all. In the 75cm class there were 26  competitors, 28  in the 85 cm class  9 in [...]

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Route Hunt Prepare for Hunter Trials

Route Hunt Prepare for Hunter Trials

| April 23, 2015

On Sunday 26th October 2015 the Route Hunt will once again be running hunter trials at Maddybenny Riding Centre, Portrush starting at 12 noon . There will be 4 classes :- 75 cm , 85 cm, 95 cm and 75 cm pairs with the 75cm and 85cm classes being an optimum time and the 95cm [...]

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Route Hunt Finish the Season Supporting RDA Coleraine

Route Hunt Finish the Season Supporting RDA Coleraine

| March 18, 2015

Saturday 14th March was the last hunt of the 2014/2015 season for The Route hunt .Hunt members and friends gathered at Ballylagan Equestrian Centre  and enjoyed refreshments provided by Martin & Frances Mellet of Jazz Horses. Before setting off a cheque for £1000  was presented  to Mr Rex Humphries President of RDA Coleraine. Mr Humphries [...]

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Route Hunt Valentines Day Meet 2015

Route Hunt Valentines Day Meet 2015

| February 17, 2015

On  Saturday 14th February  2015,  17 Route hunt members and  visitors met at Killeague West the home of Campbell  And Helen  Smith. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to the meet , thanked Campbell and all involved in setting up the hunt and asked all to join in singing Happy Birthday to Florence Campbell nee [...]

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Route Hunt Meet At Ballyhacket

Route Hunt Meet At Ballyhacket

| February 11, 2015

On Saturday 7th February 2015, Route hunt members and visitors met at Ballyhacket primary school for their weekly hunt. For many members this was their first visit to Ballyhacket as it has been several years since The Route has hunted at Ballyhacket but for a few it was a return to familiar ground. The hunt [...]

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Route Hunt Meet At Ballyversal Coleraine

Route Hunt Meet At Ballyversal Coleraine

| January 27, 2015

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 [...]

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Route Hunt Boxing Day Meet

Route Hunt Boxing Day Meet

| January 6, 2015

On  Boxing day the  Route hunt  met at  the home of Alison & Alan Millar  Killeague, Coleraine.  Despite the wintery conditions there was a turnout of 23 horses and riders  and  some followers on foot. Before setting off refreshments were served, Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to the meet, thanked the Millars for their [...]

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Maddybenny Is First Meet of 2015 for Route Hunt

Maddybenny Is First Meet of 2015 for Route Hunt

| January 4, 2015

On Saturday 3rd January 2015, 20 Route hunt members and 9 visitors met at Morelli’s Lane, Maddybenny for the first meet of 2015.The weather was perfect and spirits were high amongst horses and riders so all used the field at Morelli’s Lane to give the horses some exercise. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to [...]

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Route Hunt Meet at Myroe

Route Hunt Meet at Myroe

| December 22, 2014

On Saturday 20th December 2014   Route hunt members  gathered at The Coast Inn Myroe  for a pre-Christmas drink before setting off on their weekly hunt. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to Myroe and thanked the owners of The Coast for the use of the carpark.There was a short hack along the Seacoast Road before [...]

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Route Hunt Meet at Knockertotan

Route Hunt Meet at Knockertotan

| December 2, 2014

On Saturday 26th October  18 Route hunt members and 3 visitors  met at the kennels for the Knockertotan hunt organised by hunt secretary Julie Smyth. Hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone before the hunt set off at 12.15pm. There was a hack along the Gateside Road and Ballymacrea Road to get everyone warmed up before [...]

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Route Hunt Meet Launches St Agri Stores at Letterloan

Route Hunt Meet Launches St Agri Stores at Letterloan

| November 19, 2014

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 [...]

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Super Route Hunt Meet at Macosquin

Super Route Hunt Meet at Macosquin

| November 13, 2014

On Saturday 8th Nov 2014,  22  Route hunt members  gathered  in Mary Pats bar, Macosquin for liquid refreshments around the fire before setting off for the day. Hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone and thanked the staff at  Mary Pats for the  stirrup cup served. There was a short hack out of the village to [...]

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Route Hunt Meet at Maddybenny Portrush

Route Hunt Meet at Maddybenny Portrush

| November 3, 2014

On Saturday 1st Nov 2014,  22  Route hunt members, 2 Pony club members and 2 visitors  gathered at Morelli’s Lane, Maddybenny for the weekly Route hunt which had been prepared by Huntsman Jonny Butler. Hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone to Maddybenny and Billy Roulston presented best turned out male and female prizes to  Gerard [...]

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Route Hunt Opening Meet At Limivady

Route Hunt Opening Meet At Limivady

| October 27, 2014

Saturday 25TH Oct was the Route Hunt opening meet of the 2014 – 2015 season. By 12.15pm    27 horses and riders and several followers on foot were ready to set off. Hunt Master Philip White thanked The Scott family for the use of their yard for parking and for allowing the hunt the use of [...]

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Route Hunt Enjoy Pre Season Mini Hunt

Route Hunt Enjoy Pre Season Mini Hunt

| October 24, 2014

Saturday 18th October 2014 was the Route Hunt pre season mini hunt at the kennels. A total of 25 riders turned out and this included some hunting for the first time as well as some familiar faces. Before leaving hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to the kennels and thanked Huntsman Jonny Butler and joint [...]

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