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dassa23
Silver Member
 England
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 Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 12:02:06 PM
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I took my pure bred boy hunting for the first time on Wed! We both loved it, everyone said how well behaved he was for an 'Arab'
Here is me on Rupert (Farhan) we are the grey in the foreground on the right, sorry pic not great! (ps I plaited him!)
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Zan
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Scotland
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 12:10:15 PM
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| Your horse looks lovely, but I have always been totally against hunting---even when it was legal. Now that it isn't legal, I think it is despicable that hunters find "loopholes" to continue with this barbarity. |
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katherineepea
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 12:24:28 PM
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| ooo how exciting! who did you hunt with? ive always wanted to go hunting but not sure how my boy would take to it. did you jump? |
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beau
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 12:28:44 PM
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Your horse + you are beautifully turned out you fit in nicely.,.
U dare to be the arab in the hunt - well done.
Have never been hunting but im sure it was exciting the horses enjoy themselves,., |
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kcv1223
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England
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 2:04:27 PM
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I think you'll find dassa went drag hunting - the only kind now legal.
I don't personally know of any hunts that operate outside the law. People need to realise that Hunting Animals with Dogs was Banned - not gathering weekly on horse back and following a scenting pack!
Well done dassa - glad you had a blast 
Karen |
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anne
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England
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 2:36:57 PM
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Sounds like you had a fab day
never hunted myself, like to stick to cross country where I can see what I have to jump before I get there |
    
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geegee
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England
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 2:38:14 PM
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Was it drag hunting, Dassa?
Glad you had a good time and that your boy showed others that Arabs can turn their hooves to anything  
Sadly, there are still hunts that refuse to abide by the ban  |
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Qui Gon Jinn
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Scotland
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 3:21:22 PM
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| Glad you enjoyed yourself! I think that my PBA gelding would love it too, just not sure that I am brave enough now!! I went drag hunting a few times when we live on the Isle of Man (many years ago!) and I really enjoyed it. I rode a Han x TB mare who, although green, was very honest and never refused a jump! I have to say there were a few that I closed my eyes for though!!! A great advert for the Arab breed. |
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Evie
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England
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 5:35:42 PM
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| I went out with my friend's local hunt in South Wales once (i borrowed one of their horses who looked after me very well!) and I had a great time, I even jumped a four foot hedge which was very brave for me as I don't like jumping really! |
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pat day
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 7:07:13 PM
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They say drag hunting is fast and exiting.
Well Done
My foxes had pasta and dog food tonight.  |
       
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Grey Girl
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England
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 8:20:05 PM
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I'd love to give it a try (drag or whatever) but I haven't the nerve and besides, I think any self-respecting hunt would have a fit at Amelia's red tack!!!!
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Libby Frost
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 8:23:56 PM
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| last time i went out with the hunt was probably 89 when i was getting Camps fit for his races and i was trying to keep him mentally happy and fit,we both loved it found it amazingly exciting he would trot in front and canter behind!!!! Been hunting ever since i was a child of about 10, i was never out long enough to see a kill and dont go now ,i sit on the fence on the hunting arguement as i can see both sides of the debate. |
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Rach1
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England
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Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 8:35:17 PM
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| You and your horse look fantastic - GOOD ON YOU! |
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tamila
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England
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Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 08:50:37 AM
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| Well done. I used to know a little 14.2 purebred who hunted. In fact they did the gates for everyone and often gave a lead over some hedges for experienced hunts people. So much for Arabs not being able to jump! |
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sazzlepants71
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 7:13:00 PM
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goood for you i hunted many yrs ago when i was a wee teenager with the brockelsby hunt & followed the southwold..sorry, shoot me down!
draghunted with sandhurst!!! now THATS scary!! ( fun though) |
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Deboniks
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England
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Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 7:21:00 PM
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| Well done you both look great! I'd love to have a go myself |
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 7:40:18 PM
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Well done - he looks the "BiZ"!!!!!
I hunted lots in my youth - loved it - despite being on neds I couldn't stop!! I think I last followed the hounds mounted would have been in 1976! Have followed on foot since at time & still support our local pack!
In fact they were hunting on the hills behind our farm today - I longed to join in - but we had visitors! |
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dassa23
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England
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 12:26:47 PM
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Thanks everyone for all your good wishes!
Yes it is drag hunting.
Rupert was sooooo good with all the other horses, and i loved it, it showed everyone how good arabs really are. I hope to go again soon and JUMP!!!
He now does everything! Showing, dressage, endurance, costume, hacking, jumping and now hunting!
I didn't think i would have the nerves to do it, but the half a glass of brandy they give you at the meet goes a long way!! |
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Dazzler
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Feb 2007 : 09:24:43 AM
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Good for you isnt it a wonderful day out! I used to be very anti, then I saw the plus side the social side is brilliant, I made far more genuine friends than in the showing world they arent going to be passing emails between themselves or ringing each other when I post on the internet slurring and slandering my reputation and then all sweetness and light to my face, genuine people with a genuine reason for being because guess what? They have a life and get on with it envy doesnt figure!
I would remind you that hunting with bloodhounds is legal also(a runner lays down the scent, it isnt gung ho like fox hunting all the routes are preplanned and walked out with health and safety in mind we have a lot of children riding with us) and this is the hunting I am referring to before any of you get on high horses or moral high ground!
Good for you Dassa! Have fun. |
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templars
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England
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Posted - 19 Feb 2007 : 10:02:21 AM
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Evie and Taragun have hunted several times this season and had a wonderful time - up there at the front with the field master and clearing every obstacle in their paths! I think our local hunt is now quite used to seeing our Arabs out on the hunting field (and we don't plait).
There is absolutely no substitute for hunting as part of a horse's cross country training. A horse has to develop self awareness coupled with a bond with the rider - 50 or so horses going at a flat out gallop across unknown countryside demands manners and good behaviour on the part of the horse and nerves of steel from horse and rider. It improves balance and rhythm. A horse can get excited going cross country at the best of times but couple this with 49 other horses who are equally excited is a training exercise that just cannot be repeated anywhere else.
Well done Dassa - glad someone else has realised how addictive it can be! Go for it - fly the flag for Arabs!
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dassa23
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England
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Posted - 19 Feb 2007 : 4:25:12 PM
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Yes Dazzler, I found everyone very friendly, ready to have a chat, and very polite. They all wished you good morning, and good night, very different to some showing scenes.
Ruperts manners and behaviour were impeccable and when it came time to leave and hack home (for another hour and a half) he perked his ears forward and trotted off away from the 30 or so other horses and carried me merrily home. He was just the best and we will fly the flag with pride |
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Dazzler
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Feb 2007 : 11:36:15 PM
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Its nice to associate with people who have manners and breeding always shines through .Bet you cant wait for the next one. Have you been to any hunt balls Dassa? Great fun! Glad you see the benefit Rochelle I find it keeps them really fit and they love it.
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pat day
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Feb 2007 : 08:03:51 AM
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Well, I didnt know you were riding, never mind hunting Dazzler.
Pleased about the riding bit though, good for you.
Glad you are finding time to enjoy your horses. |
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Dazzler
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Feb 2007 : 11:14:00 AM
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Hi Pat,
Not only hunting also do cross country and show jumping too! Yes I am enjoying the horses less is more. No point killing oneself all work and no play makes for a dull girly . . .. and Im not dull lol. |
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Nuttybabez
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England
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Posted - 20 Feb 2007 : 8:24:42 PM
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| I would love to do some kind of drag hunting but I am too much of a wuss - I would be bound to fall off or embarrass myself!! |
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Dazzler
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Feb 2007 : 9:23:33 PM
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Nuttybabes its really good fun and they are veyr safety conscious, with our group you dont have to jumop if you dont want there are three sections, up with the fieldmaster , in the middle and at the back non jumpers and its not flat out galloping. You would love it, like minded peeps out for a lovely ride. Im 5.4 and I ride an 18.2 hunter. Once you're on you're on no getting off lol. I do a running plait on arab if I take one.Couldnt bear to pull a gorg arab mane  |
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