Remembering Ruth McClure

Photo courtesy Shakerag Hounds

By Autumn Clarke

Shakerag Hounds lost a great member on January 11, 2012 when Ruth McClure passed away at the age of 92. Ruth McClure was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Duke University with a Masters degree in Chemistry, where she met her husband, John McClure. They made their home in Suwannee, Georgia, and became members of Shakerag Hounds in the 1960s. As …

Home for the Holidays

Story and photos by Autumn Clarke

As my winter vacation comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on how I spent most of my time compared to my peers at school. As friends excitedly talked about the various beaches, cruises, or ski trips they were headed for the moment school let out, I had my hopes on spending as much time as I could at the kennels, and I have to say that was the highlight of my break.

I know, it’s …

Benefits of Using an Automatic Waterer During Dry Times

Courtesy Ritchie Industries

2011 proved to be very dry, creating drought situations in large portions of the United States.  The outlook for 2012 looks to be just as dry.  While having a large stock tank may seem to be enough to keep your animal hydrated during this time, having an insulated automatic waterer has many benefits.

Reducing Evaporation

Automatic waterers are available in a variety of shapes and sizes.  However, covered units …

Bull Run Hunt March Madness, March 25-31, 2012

The week begins on Sunday, March 25, with the BRH  Point-to-Point Races followed by 6 consecutive days of hunting and ending with The Annual BRH Hunt Ball.  Hunting will be from a different Bull Run fixture everyday.

There will be a Breakfast in the field following each hunt or a Cocktail Party in the evening.  Come for a day or the entire week!

*March Madness Package! – $550 for the whole week – …

The Third Maury River Hunter Trials

SAVE THE DATE!
Judge: Sandy Rives, MFH Keswick Hunt Club
THE THIRD MAURY RIVER HUNTER TRIALS
APRIL 7, 2012

Photo by Pam Tilley-Stoneburner www.pamtilleysoneburner.com

To be held at the beautiful Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA on its world class cross-country course coordinated by Penny & Brian Ross, organizers of the Virginia …

Goodstone Inn & Restaurant Wins Awards of Excellence

Middleburg, Virginia (January 20, 2012) – - Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guides this week named Goodstone Inn and Restaurant in Middleburg, Virginia a finalist in the “Most Excellent Inn-2012” and “Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway-2012” for the USA and Canada — after last year winning the “Most Excellent Inn-2011” for the USA and Canada.

Lesley O’Malley-Keyes, Vice President and Publishing Director of The Americas, noted, “The Awards for Excellence winners represent …

Voters in Key Western States Agree Public Lands Are Essential

By Katy Carter

According to the 2012 Colorado College State of the Rockies Conservation in the West poll, voters view parks and public lands as essential to their state’s economy, and support upholding and safeguarding clean air, clean water, natural areas and wildlife. The poll surveyed 2,400 registered voters in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming and found that swing voters in these key states nearly unanimously agree …

Dirt Road Anthem

“Load the truck up, hit the dirt road, jump the barbed wire, spread the word,” sings Jason Aldean, who just happens to be Chris Piro’s favorite country artist. Piro, Monmouth County’s 26 year old First Whipper In and Kennelsman, is a Dodge drivin’ man who hails from Farmington, New Mexico.  He gladly took a few minutes to chat with e-Covertside.

e- Covertside: How did you get involved with hunting?

Chris: …

The World Salutes “Colonel”

Champion of Champions! English Foxhound Colonel

By Clare Poole

For the Baron von Pfetten’s Hunt, or Equipage de Selore in Burgundy, France, 2011 has been an incredibly exciting year of firsts, not only for English Foxhound ”Colonel’s” home pack, but for the Foxhunting fraternity overall, as it has placed the actual breed of Foxhound unequivocally on the international map.

The year 2011 represents the Centenary of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale* …

Alabama Slammers Part Deux: Catching Up with Huntsman Rhodri Jones-Evans

Mooreland Hunt Huntsman Rhod Jones-Evans & Whipper in Shannon Roach

By Katy Carter

Photos by Adrian Jennings

Native Welshman Rhodri Jones-Evans, or just Rhod as everyone calls him, hunts the 38 couple hounds for Mooreland Hunt near Huntsville, AL. When not hunting hounds, Rhod loves to bird hunt and work with his two pointers and English Cocker Spaniel on quail, duck and dove. He is unfortunately …