2009 October 14 | The Vale of Lune Harriers and The Three Counties Bloodhounds

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Tomorrows meet from Munkley Gill. Everybody welcome, ignore maps below. 1 day ago
All being well Hawkshead Farm on Saturday, hunting Monday - details to follow - and then Wednesday at Leighton Hall. 2 days ago

Opening Meet – The Bay Horse, Arkholme

Saturday 17th October 2009, 12noon

Opening Meet

A Well Attended Meet

I’m not sure where Clive booked the weather for the opening meet, but once again at Arkholme it was clear and crisp. The meet was well supported by both mounted members and foot followers.

The recent dry weather made for excellent jumping conditions, and there were very few falls.

John Vine and Michael Markey and others who I have yet to force an introduction upon once again graced the hunt with their cameras, and the opening meet album will soon be awash with images.

Many thanks to Cleggy for acting as Trail Layer, to Mel Brookes for taking the non-jumping field, to The Bay Horse for hosting the meet, and the local farmers for the land, parking, and especially to Jim Ayton for towing Paul Conway out of the field.

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2009 Pictures
- Barkin House, 16th December 2009 Photos by Paul Owen
- Barkin House, 7th October 2009
- Catforth, 26th September 2009 Photos by John Vine & Nick Wallis
- Gressingham Bridge, 30th December 2009 Photos by Nick Wallis
- Hound Racing, 29th June 2009 Photos by Sarah Clegg
- Kennels, 10th October 2009 Photos by John Vine
- Kennels, 11th November 2009 Photos by John Vine
- Kennels, 19th September 2009 Photos by John Vine
- The Bay Horse, Arkholme, 12th December 2009 Photos by Paula Chaston
- The Bay Horse, Arkholme, 17th October 2009 – Opening Meet
- The Bay Horse, Arkholme, 31st October 2009 Photos by John Vine
- The Bridge Inn, Tatham, 14th November 2009 Photos by Debbie Conway
- The Bridge Inn, Tatham, 19th December 2009
- The Eagles Head, 28th October 2009 Photos by Michael Markey
- The Redwell Inn, 17th September 2009 Photos by John Vine
- Whoop Hall, 24th October 2008 Photos by Debbie Conway
2010 Pictures
- Candlelit Supper, The Redwell Inn Photos by Michael Markey
- Champagne Breakfast, 2nd October Photos by John Vine
- Christmas Cracker Ball Photos by Michael Markey
- Hawkshead Farm, 20th February 2010 Photos by John Vine & Michael Markey
- Hesketh End Farm, 9th October 2010 Photos by Laura Weld-Blundell
- Hunter Trials, 26th September Photos by John Vine & Michael Markey
- Kennels, 13th March 2010 Photos by John Vine
- Kennels, 25th September 2010 Photos by Michael Markey
- Lake House, Capernwray, 30th October 2010 Photos by Laura Weld-Blundell
- Lower Hudsons Farm, 27th March 2010 Photos by Michael Markey & Nick Wallis
- Moss Side Racing Stables, 25th September Photos by John Vine
- Quernmore Park, 6th February 2010 Photos by John Vine, Michael Markey & Libby Mayor.
- Quernmore, 4th December 2010 Photos by David Clewes
- Redwell Inn – Opening Meet Photos by Dick Dolemand and Laura Weld-Blundell
- The Bridge Inn, 20th November 2010 Photos by Michael Markey
- The Bridge Inn, Tatham, 27th February 2010 Photos by Libby Mayor
- The Kings Arms, Burton-In-Kendal, 20th March 2010 Photos by Frank Walton
- The Longlands, New Years Day 2010 Photos by Paula Chaston
- The Lunesdale Arms, 24th November 2010 Photos by Michael Markey
- The Manor Inn, Cockerham, 24th March 2010 Photos by Michael Markey
- The Plough Inn, 13th October Photos by John Vine
- The Ridges, Tatham, 10th March 2010 Photos by Pamela Harris
- The Swan Inn, 6th October 2010 Photos by John Vine
- Wyresdale Hall, 3rd February 2010
2011 Pictures
- Peagrams, 17th September Photos by Michael Markey
- The Bay Horse, 22nd January Photos by Michael Markey
- Whittington Races, Easter Sunday 2011
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