The photos are lovely. For the longest time I didn't realize that all of those hunters and dogs actually were hunting a real fox! I thought it was just sport riding. I'm always for the poor fox but I think most times he's outnumbered!
Hello Cindy, I think it is mostly the thrill of the chase, at least in the North American tradition. The fox is much too smart for those hounds, anyway! It is very exciting to hear the huntsman's horn and see the sport in action - if only for a fleeting moment.
what a scene from the past-english drawing room prints come to life...lovely photos, holly.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are lovely. For the longest time I didn't realize that all of those hunters and dogs actually were hunting a real fox! I thought it was just sport riding. I'm always for the poor fox but I think most times he's outnumbered!
ReplyDeleteHello Laura, It IS a hunt scene come to life.
ReplyDeleteHello Cindy, I think it is mostly the thrill of the chase, at least in the North American tradition. The fox is much too smart for those hounds, anyway! It is very exciting to hear the huntsman's horn and see the sport in action - if only for a fleeting moment.