...Gretchen Pelham's Blog
The Southern Belle of North American Hunting, Mrs. Jean P. Derrick
Remembering Jean Derrick, the long-time member of Belle Meade Hunt in Georgia and former MFH for two South Carolina foxhunts, Whisky Road and Edisto, who passed away on January 11, 2023. (Pg. 2)
Hunt Reports
Hound Trials in the Georgia Pines
Here is an account from the guest huntsman (Steven Thomas) of the recent Performance Trail hosted by Belle Meade in Georgia. (Pg. 6)
An Education in Hunting Zig Zag Coyotes
Any aspiring huntsman should read this account from Epp Wilson, MFH and Huntsman for Belle Meade Hunt in Georgia. It is truly an entertaining and educational insight into how a huntsman prepares for a hunt and what goes through his head during the day’s chase. (Pg. 10)
...Picture of the Week
A Flash of Red
Douglas Lees caught sight of a gorgeous red fox while out with the Piedmont Fox Hounds at Over Creek Farm in Virginia. (Pg. 23)
...Fox Hunting News
“Thoughts on Foxhunting” Film 50th Anniversary
Legendary foxhunters Melvin and Peggy Poe and the hounds of Orange County are featured in this famous 1972 production shown in Middleburg, Virginia for the 50th anniversary. (Pg. 26)
...Remembrance
Joe Scott Plummer, xMFH (1943-2022)
Remembering Joe Scott Plummer, a popular joint Master of the Duke of Buccleuch’s Hunt (1981 – 2007). He once was quoted in an interview that foxhunting was “a very important glue” that brought everyone together “from dukes… to retired shepherds”. (Pg. 27)
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