Over 100 Supporters and visiting Hunt Staff attended our Puppy Show on Friday 28th June 2024, with a delicious tea served afterwards. The Kennels were immaculate, the weather was kind and the puppies did themselves proud. Mr Joe Emmett MFH and Liam Hickman were assisted showing hounds by young Ronnie Wright, who stole the show, and will go onto to compete in the Young Handlers classes at Dunster and Honiton.
The Young Entry was judged by Mr Julian Barnfield Esq., and Mr Charles Carter Esq. MFH. Julian is Executive Director at the British Hound Sports Association. His career in hunting started at the age of 16 and spanned 34 seasons. He has hunted the Bramham Moor, Worcestershire, Heythrop, Cotswold and North Shropshire. Charles is in his fifth season as Master and Huntsman of the Royal Artillery. Previous packs have included the West Norfolk and Middleton.
Five couple of doghounds and six couple of bitches were shown, and the results are as follows:
Doghounds:
1st Sargent, by Tynedale Astor ’18 out of South Devon Saucepan ’18, walked by Ms Tricia Coombe and Miss India Grandfield.
2nd Granite, by Tynedale Astor ’18 out of Meynell & South Staffordshire Gridiron ’20, walked at The Kennels.
3rd Ashcombe, by Tynedale Astor ’18 out of Taunton Vale Gretner ’21, walked by Mr Paul Taylor MFH.
Bitches:
1st Molly, by South Devon Hardy ’20 out of South Devon Motor ’17, walked by Miss Maddie Cooper.
2nd Asset, by Tynedale Astor ’18 out of Taunton Vale Gretner ’21, walked by Mrs Tamsin McRink.
3rd Granny, by Tynedale Astor ’18 out of Meynell & South Staffordshire Gridiron ’20, walked at The Kennels.
Champion Hound: Molly
Prizes were also awarded to the walkers of entered hounds in recognition of their trail hunting work during the 2023-24 season. These classes were judged by Mr Joe Emmett MFH and the results are as follows:
Best Working Doghound:
Gregory ’23, by Western Millstone ’17 out of Meynell & South Staffordshire Greenfly ’19, walked by Mrs Sarah Emmett and sponsored by Ms Jane McRink.
Best Working Bitch:
Greyhen ’23, by Western Farmer ’19 out of Meynell & South Staffordshire Graceful ’20, walked by the Prior Family and sponsored by Ms Deb Mumford.
Best Working Second Season Hound:
Garlic ’22, by Tetcott Baily ’17 out of South Devon Gaiety ’16, walked in the Tetcot Country and sponsored by Mrs Jane Pearse.
