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TPH Newsletter “Movin’ On”
Future Events- Mark your calendar! Hunter Trials, September 22, 2012 TPH Blessing, October 7, 2012 Hunt News: Wild Aire Stable: We currently have three stalls available, preferably for TPH members. New Members: We all welcome new members, Sarah Kniesly and Jennifer Wright Summary of some interesting rides: This year the carnage began early. First, while during a summer ride at Faerber’s, I was jogging along on loose reins behind Bill Mirola and Bristol, I was suddenly engulfed in a wall of green leaves. About the same time Bill gave out a gargled war whoop, which caused me concern that his body might be lying just ahead. Soon we were less out of control and discovered that Bill had been clotheslined by a killer vine, which is what pulled a huge branch down into my face. Bill pulled this branch down with his neck leaving a nasty scrape on his neck and proving that he also has a fairly strong neck as well. Fortunately he was OK, otherwise his carcass might yet be hanging there in the woods. Then in another unprovoked attack of the killer vines, my lovely and gracious bride, Barb, and I were out for a trail ride and she too was clotheslined much like Bill with a similar fire engine red scrape on her neck. Finally, knowing we were now all on the lookout, we yet had still another attack, Pam Faerber was clotheslined this time around her foot as she was bounding over a jump. The result was a fall onto the jump bruising ribs and twisting her neck. While on the hunt Missy, graciously volunteered to be this year’s Queen by taking a tumble at Luris’s. Not quite sure what happened, but she was helping as whipper-in and likely was concentrating more on hounds than horse. I’m sure we will get more detail at the Cropper’s party. Then not to be outdone, Gloria’s horse, while cantering through a cut corn field, and who so clearly enjoys hunting gave a huge joyous buck that caused Gloria to do a flip off her horse cracking some ribs—Gloria not Austin. Thus, as the carnage continues, Gloria is now part of the Queen’s court. Needing a King, TJ Cole volunteered for the duty by getting crosswise with a sapling in the woods at the North Farm. Then in an encore performance Gloria’s horse slipped on bad footing resulting in a second fall—fortunately with no injury. And, Katherine Presson also slipped on similar footing and came a cropper as well. Fortunately, no injuries except to pride—again we will expand on all this at the Cropper’s party. Swallow Ridge Hunt (October 30) This year we were fortunate to add a new venue to our territory thanks to the generosity of Caroline Johnson and her parents Mike and Molly Wadsworth. Swallow Ridge Farm is a beautiful setting with open fields, rolling woods and a large lake. Aside from a couple of visits by hunt members to build jumps Caroline and her family worked tirelessly to open trails through the woods. Indeed, as you look at the pictures below you will see that literally every blade of grass stood attention as hounds and horses passed. After the hunt, Mike and Molly hosted a fine field-in. Christmas Parade This year the Hunt was asked to ride in the Christmas Parade through downtown Zionsville. So the search went out for “bomb proof” horses resulting in five riders in formal attire and horses properly braided. Thus, Anna Bedwell, Donna Huffman, Bob Gresham, Chris Davis and Tom Santelli represented the Hunt. Barb Munson and George Huffman walked along carrying lead ropes to assure safety should a horse decide he really didn’t like parades. As it happened, no problems and it was great fun. Hunt Ball The Hunt Ball was a huge success and more importantly a lot of fun. After an appropriate number of Cocktails were consumed (to lubricate the bidding), Lu Hamilton, Honorary Huntsman led an auction to name the hounds of our new “N” litter. Despite the lousy weather this fall, good hunting was found. A good weather and a fine field in porduced a great day in Terra Haute. Great scenting conditions and a fast pack provided a tremendous hunt on Thanksgiving morning. The hounds not only viewed fox and coyote but caught our "fox" during the third run. A special "thanks" to the friends of the pack who purchased the right to name our puppy transfers from Wayne- DuPage! Please remember that some of our best hunting comes after the first of the year beginning with the New Years Day hunt and breakfast. We still need a home for a retired female foxhound Sam. The Greshams have adopted Flirt. She had a little trouble learning to go up and down stairs, but otherwise is well on her way fitting into the Windy Crest pack. Please give Lu a call if you would like to try one for a weekend. Mr. John Stolle continues to manage the kennel in the smoothness manner. Thanks go to John and wife, Sherry, who helps whenever there is a need. Sherry continues to do a tremendous job in maintaining the books and finances of the hunt. We are truly grateful for both of their efforts. The Hunt would like to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Jenny Glore for her countless volunteer hours and discounted vetting bill taking care of our hounds. She is a gifted Veterinarian, who works for Woodland Animal Clinic. We are blessed to have her not only as a member of our Hunt, but also as whipper-in. MFH Elizabeth Johnson and MFH Pat Righter continue to provide the leadership that guides our Hunt. We are fortunate to have many members who volunteer their time and talents to host parties and activities, field-ins, tailgates, trail clearing, and hound walking.
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