Rockbridge Hunt NewsHound May 14, 2013

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1 Rockbridge Hunt NewsHound May 14, Annual Meeting. The 2013 Annual meeting of the Rockbridge Hunt, Inc. was held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Tex Tilson Lodge. Some highlights of the meeting included: President Jay Moore reported that this past year was a very good year for the Hunt. He said that looking at our hunting activities this year, we had good sport all season -- from early fall through the Sedgefield Cup in March. Jay acknowledged Huntsman David Conner and thanked him for the great job he did hunting the hounds this season. President Jay Moore also discussed the non-hunting activities of the Hunt. He stated that we are fiscally sound and managed our budget well all year. He said that we lived within our means and provided the sport and social activities that we intended to provide. Our fundraisers were successful and he thanked the members for their contributions to those efforts. Treasurer Louise Golian has reinjured her collarbone and could not be present at the meeting. President Jay Moore gave the Treasurer s report. First he acknowledged the outstanding job that Louise Golian does in managing the budget and funds keeping our feet to the fire. Jay presented the current budget and stated that it looks like our income projections are right on target and we have not spent all we intended to spend. Cindy Morton, MFH reported that we had a really good year. She was not able to hunt a great deal herself due to an injury last year. She acknowledged and thanked Joe Conner, Gary Ponder, Pete Holladay, and Jim Holladay for their extra efforts this year to clear trails and keep the property looking so good. Cindy noted that we have had a number of workdays this year some have had good turnout, others not. She asked that Hunt members please try to help out on these important days. Cindy Morton also reported that Janet Wynot donated her property in The Hunt, Inc. to the Rockbridge Hunt this year. The deed has been recorded and the land transfer is now complete. Janet Wynot has been an honorary member for many years. This gift will increase our property taxes and landowner fees in The Hunt, Inc., but all in all, this is a good thing for the Hunt. A letter of thanks to Janet was mailed following the meeting. Cindy Morton acknowledged the very generous support that non-member Carol Lueder has provided the Hunt this year. She donated many items to our silent auctions at the Kick-off Party and the Rockbridge Hunt Ball. She has made many other donations of time, food, and hard work throughout the year. The members in attendance at the meeting thanked Carol as well. Cindy Morton mentioned long-time member Judy Mundy who has been struggling with illness for some time. Cindy stated that Judy has been a super member over the years and asked the members to keep her in our thoughts and prayers.

2 Cindy Morton also thanked Jay Moore and Carol Atwood for their many years of dedicated service to the Executive Committee and the Rockbridge Hunt. She stated that she hoped we could still rely on them for help and advice. She acknowledged that Jay Moore has already agreed to continue to do the Hunt s taxes. The members joined Cindy in thanking Jay and Carol for their outstanding service to the Hunt. Finally, Cindy Morton thanked Huntsman David Conner and the staff for their hard work this year and the members joined her in expressing their appreciation. Huntsman David Conner reported: We got dogs! He stated that we currently have 32 adult or young adult hounds in the kennels and that seven puppies were born this week. They are the progeny of Rockbridge Cinder 2007 and Rockbridge Omelet 2011 (sponsored by Wendy Kagey and Carol Atwood respectively). David mentioned that he is a big fan of Cinder. He stated that we had a good season and ran a lot of foxes this year. David Conner also reported on the Sedgefield Cup (Carolina Foxhound Performance Trial). Our entries were Rockbridge Lead 2008 (sponsored by Carol Lueder), Rockbridge Timber 2009 (sponsored by Laura Arnold), Rockbridge Legend 2010 (sponsored by Kathy Munsey), Rockbridge Locksley 2010 (sponsored by Janet Wynot) and Rockbridge Whisper 2011 (sponsored by Lu Dooley). All of our hounds scored points and did well both days of the trial. At the end of the two days of hunting, the Rockbridge Hunt was awarded the trophy for the Best Pack of the Trials. David reported that on the first day of the trials, the pack chased a coyote for five miles in a straight line. At the end of the chase, our hounds were there with only a few other hounds. The only field members to make it to end were our own Rebecca Tilson, Lora Richardson, and Susan Conner and they received awards that evening for their skill and stamina. The Sedgefield Cup trophy and the ribbons the hounds won at the event are on display in the Tex Tilson Lodge. The Rockbridge Hunt has now won the trophy three of the past five years (2009, 2011, and 2013). President Jay Moore acknowledged and thanked the members of this year s nominating committee - Lu Dooley, Louise Golian, and Terry Whitmore for their hard work in putting together the following proposed slate of candidates for positions on the Executive Committee for : President Lauren Keating Treasurer - Louise Golian Hon. Secretary - Hugh Brown Master of Foxhounds - Cindy Morton Steward 13 Kathy Eichelberger Steward 13 Rebecca Tilson The new officers were elected unanimously. Outgoing President Jay Moore presented the proposed budget for He stated that the new budget does include a slight increase in dues to $940 for single, $1,180 for family, and $470 for social & student members. He discussed the necessity of slight yearly increases in the budget to prevent a sudden spike in several years time. The proposed budget was approved by unanimous vote. Rebecca Tilson announced that on May 25, the FFA will be hosting a Poker Ride at Broadview to help raise money for the FFA. She said that an announcement would be going out soon to members and friends of the Hunt.

3 2. The 2013 Rocky Awards. Following the Annual Meeting, Hugh Brown presented the 3rd Annual Rocky Awards - some fun awards to end the year. Please note that these were intended to be lighthearted. By request, the awards are listed below. The 2013 Rocky Awards TOP CHEF. The first award of the evening was the Top Chef Award. Last year s winners were Stan Eichelberger and Erica Jones. This award recognizes someone who has made outstanding contributions to our very important Hunt Breakfasts. The winner this year was Lynn Williams for her wonderful New Year s Breakfast. Thank you Lynn for outstanding hunt breakfast! MOST SUITABLE PAIR. Our second award of the evening was a new award the Most Suitable Pair. This pair might also have won an award for being the nicest pair in the field. We honored Nancy Conner and Tank as our most suitable pair in the hunt field. GOLDEN CHAINSAW. For the past couple of years we have honored contributions to the upkeep of the hunt property with a Golden Award. We have had the Golden Work Gloves and the Golden Rocky. This year we had the Golden Chainsaw! This award honors someone who has worked tirelessly to keep our trails cleared after storm after storm after storm. This year s golden chainsaw was awarded to Joe Conner. WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? It has become our tradition to end the evening with the Who Let the Dogs Out Award. This award is given to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to our hounds. This year it was awarded to our new President, Lauren Keating, for all her hard work and her donation of a great deal of time and money towards the health of our pack. Thank you Lauren for your outstanding contributions! 3. Derby Day Hunter Pace. Thank you Gary and Kathy Ponder for organizing another terrific hunter pace at The Hunt, Inc. on Saturday, May 4! As with all our fundraising events, it takes a whole team to put them together. Thank you so much to our Derby Day Hunter Pace Team: Organizers: Gary & Kathy Ponder Trail Clearing: Gary & Kathy Ponder, Joe Conner, Pete Holladay, Jim Holladay Parking: Dick Ford Registration: Cindy Morton & Carol Lueder Check-point: Robbie Faulkner Start/Finish: Kathy Ponder, Lu Dooley Lunch: Salerno s Restaurant, Laura Jarvis, Carol Lueder, Hugh Brown, Kathy Eichelberger and several other dessert and snack donors. Very special thanks to our landowners for hosting the pace: The Hunt Inc., the Copelands, Bests, Brownings, Peebles and Browns

4 Results of the Rockbridge Hunt Derby Day Hunter Pace are as follows: Optimum Time for all divisions 98 minutes Open Division Place Number Names Horses Time Deneen Ell Marcus minutes Sherry Stebbins Hill Baby Face Matisse Anna Alford Dear Sweet Frisko 103 minutes Annie Lichtenstein Marshal 85 minutes Erin Bartle Stand for Truth 82 minutes Constance Kelly Fasst Eddy Cynthia Mitchell Daisy 120 minutes Caryn Switzer Willow Jamie Broyles Time 180+ minutes Shari Neligan Jelly Bean Junior Division Place Number Names Horses Time 1 63 Sue Charlton Lily minutes Anna Murdock Lili 2 48 Rachel Hall Waterford Candy 86 minutes Britney Linick The Situation Tanner Price Jill 3 47 Hugh Brown Honey Bea 112 minutes Laura Jarvis Doc Ray Paul Jasmine 4 49 Eileen Whitten Socklets minutes Mandolin Whitten Princess 5 64 Annie Lupsha Missy minutes Mary Lupsha Eddie Sarah Vest Fox in Socks Vintage Division Place Number Names Horses Time Sally Mann Jesta 87 minutes Lucy Turner Zip Kathy Eichelberger Parade Suit minutes Lynn Williams Sir Swervalot Brenda Ratcliff Lizzie Borden 117 minutes Diane Ribble Major Jetson Liz Hall Flip minutes Erin Harman Eddie Diana Hicks Chase

5 Mixed Doubles Division Place Number Names Horses Time April Fletcher Angel Miguel minutes Kevin Fletcher Usul Lora Richardson Neato Keen Joe Manning Nell minutes Stacy Thompson Gambler Gale Struble Playboy 141 minutes Lynn Struble Dusty Dustin Milhoan Tattoo 180+ minutes Jessica Milhoan Freckles Zig and Zag 4. Important Reminders! Summer Trail Riding at The Hunt, Inc. Rockbridge Hunt members have permission from many generous landowners to hunt on their property. This does not entitle any individuals to trail ride on private property. Rockbridge Hunt members can ride on much of the property at The Hunt, Inc. but you must know where the boundaries are and respect them. Many of our landowners do allow trail riding but not all of them do. When individuals ride on private property without permission, landowners are (justifiably) displeased. These situations are one of the main causes of permission to hunt being withdrawn. If you don't absolutely know for certain where you can ride and where you can't, please make arrangements to ride with someone who knows the territory. Most of the Executive Committee and the Hunt Staff know the property and will be happy to meet you and ride with you. Also, when trail riding at The Hunt, Inc., please be very certain that any dogs you have with you are under your control at all times. There have been reports of riders dogs attacking landowners pets and this is clearly unacceptable. Insurance, waivers, and helmets! The new year has started for us so that means new waivers are needed for everyone. For insurance purposes, it is critical that any member or guest riding at The Hunt, Inc. have a signed waiver on file with the Secretary. There is a box with waivers on the mounting block in The Hunt, Inc. parking lot. We will also have new waiver forms available at summer events and work days. If you are not sure if your guest has a current waiver, you may check with the Secretary, Hugh Brown, or just sign a new one. We also strongly encourage everyone to wear approved helmets when riding. Thank you! 5. Got Scraps? Please continue to save and freeze your food scraps and bring them to the freezer at the hunt barn. We ll take meat, vegetables, whatever and the smellier, the better. We will put the scraps out in the fox feeders throughout our hunt country. Thank you! 6. Trail Clearing. If you ve done any trail riding at The Hunt, Inc. then you know that the winter and spring storms have brought down a lot of trees and encouraged an explosion of growth. We are going to need everyone s help to get the trails cleared for hunting this fall. Please mark your calendars for Saturdays in August to help with the jungle-taming efforts. If our scheduled days don t work for you, please contact Cindy Morton for details about how, when, and where you can help independently. Thank you!

6 7. Memorial Day Weekend in Northern Virginia s Hunt Country. Looking for something to do over the Memorial Day weekend? Check out what all is happening in the Middleburg to Leesburg area! 54th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10 am - 5 pm Trinity Episcopal Church will host its 54th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour in and around Upperville, Virginia Memorial Day weekend, May 25th & 26th. This self-driven tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. The Middleburg Training Track is open Saturday only from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Lunch is available for purchase at Trinity Church and is catered by Back Street Catering. Ticket prices are: Adults $25/Advance, $30 after May 18th, Children 12 and under are free. For information and to purchase discounted advance or group tickets, call Trinity Episcopal Church (540) Virginia Foxhound Show, Morven Park, Leesburg - Sunday May 26, :00 Show begins promptly 12:00 Junior Handler Class in the Penn-MaryDel ring End of the day - Pack Class on the lawn below the Mansion; Cocktails open to all during pack classes and post-show courtesy of Pat Butterfield, MFH, Farmington Hunt Club; Sherry Buttrick, ex-mfh, Farmington Hunt Club; Tom Bishop, ex- MFH, Farmington Hunt Club National Sporting Library & Museum Munnings: Out in the Open, April 24 September 15, 2013 (Museum) The Open-Air Works of Alfred Munnings (English, ) Over fifty masterworks by the renowned English artist, Sir Alfred James Munnings, ( ), offer a cross-section of the artist s open-air works painted throughout his career. The exhibition includes works from important private collectors and public institutions such as: the Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum in Dedham, England; The Yale Center for British Arts in New Haven, Connecticut; the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, in Saratoga, New York; and Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, Georgia. Book Fair, May 25, 2013, 10:00 am 5:00 pm (Library) On Saturday from 10:00-5:00, the NSLM will host a Book Fair offering book signings and scheduled brief lectures by four authors in the Library s lecture hall, the Founders Room. This event is free and open to the public. The authors are as follows: 11:00 Rita Mae Brown New York Times Bestselling author, Murder Unleashed. 1:00 Dorothy Ours John H. Daniels Fellow, Battleship: A Daring Heiress, A Teenage Jockey, and America s Horse (2013). 2:00 Jan Neuharth Middleburg author, The Kill: A Hunt Country Suspense Novel. An NSLM duplicate book sale will be in progress on the second floor of the Library with horsemanship, horseracing, foxhunting, angling, hunting and dog books. Sale proceeds benefit the NSLM Book Fund. Posters and DVDs will also be for sale. Jill Deiss, of Cat Tail Run Book Binding, will give book binding and conservation demonstrations throughout the day. Second Chapter Books of Middleburg will sell author books and other selections.

7 The Museum of Hounds & Hunting North America Saturday, May 26 5:00 pm - Museum of Hounds & Hunting Cocktail Party and Reception Tickets available from the Museum ( , enquiries@mhhna.org). (Does not include the Virginia Foxhound Club cocktail party and dinner.) 6:00 pm - Virginia Foxhound Club Cocktail Party and Dinner Under the tent in front of the Mansion. Reservations required through the Virginia Foxhound Club 7:00 pm - Horn Blowing Contest During the Virginia Foxhound Club Dinner Sunday, May 27 11:00 am the museum opens with 2013 exhibits 8. Educational Bits courtesy of the Education Committee. Hunting terminology. Check When scent has temporarily disappeared. Excerpt from Fox-Hunting by the Duke of Beaufort Hounds check, or stop, when they are unable to own the line -- in other words when they lose the scent. A check is the time when hounds are checked, and sometimes provides a welcome breathing space. Excerpt from Red Coats Galloping by John Welcome Fence after fence they put behind them and still hounds raced on. There was only one semblance of a check -- at a place where three little roadways met, and here a shout from a boy on a horse and cart up the road enabled Jimmy to hold his hounds on. They had it again in an instant. The fox had run the road for a short way and had then taken to the grass again. 9. Rockbridge Hunt Dates for your calendar The Executive Committee has been busy making plans for the season. We have added quite a few events to the schedule mark your calendars now for lots of fun (and some hard work) coming up this coming year. Saturday, August 3 Saturday, August 10 Saturday, August 17 Saturday, August 24 Sunday, September 8 Sunday, September 15 Wednesday, September 18 Saturday, September 28 Sunday, September 29 October Saturday, November 2 Sunday, November 10 Saturday, February 8, 2014 Work Session Work Session Work Session Work Session Kick-off Party at the Tex Tilson Lodge Volunteers Hunt First Day of Cubbing Season Western Day at Broadview Ranch Poker Ride at Broadview Ranch Virginia Hunt Week (tentative) Opening Meet Fall Hunter Pace Rockbridge Hunt Ball at the Natural Bridge Hotel

8 10. Other Hunt-related dates Saturday, May 25 Saturday, May 25 Saturday, May 25 May Sunday, May 26 Saturday, June 16 Saturday, June 22 Saturday, July 20 Saturday, Sept 14 October Saturday, October 26 Poker Ride at Broadview for the FFA Middlebrook Hounds Hunter Pace Oak Ridge Fox Hunt Club Hunter Pace Hunt Country Stable Tour Virginia Foxhound Show, Morven Park, Leesburg Middlebrook Hounds Hunter Pace Glenmore Hunt Poker Ride Glenmore Hunt Foxhunting Clinic Glenmore Hunt begins cubhunting Virginia Hunt Week (tentative) Glenmore Hunt Opening Meet 11. The Rockbridge Hunt NewsHound is archived on the RH website under Newsletters in the Archive section. You can also access copies by logging into Google or Google Groups and read stuff from the Friends list. If you don t have a Google account, it s easy to create one using the same address that you use for the Friends list. As always, if you have feedback or suggestions for the Executive Committee, please do not hesitate to contact us. ************************************************************* Rockbridge Hunt Executive Committee Lauren Keating, President H , O keatadvm@gmail.com Cindy Morton, MFH W , M mortonc@wlu.edu Louise Golian, Treasurer H Louisegolian@aol.com Hugh Brown, Hon. Secretary H , W brownhh@jmu.edu Laura Jarvis, Steward '11 H , M leon_jarvis2000@yahoo.com

9 Gary Ponder, Steward 11 H , M katgryponder@yahoo.com Kathy Eichelberger, Steward '13 H , W , M bergrbnch@aol.com Rebecca Tilson, Steward ' rebecca@broadviewranch.com ************************************************************* Please Support the Sponsors of the Rockbridge Hunt Broadview Ranch 1397 Zollman s Mill Rd. Lexington, VA store@broadviewranch.com Dover Saddlery 484 Maury River Road Lexington, VA lexington@doversaddlery.com Ms Carol Lueder Fair Chase, Inc. 925 Valley Pike Lexington, VA (H) (Cell) shop@fchase.net Pink Cadillac Diner 4743 South Lee Highway Natural Bridge, VA (540) @pinkcadillacdineronline.com

10 Rockbridge Farmers Co-op 645 Waddell Street Lexington, VA Salerno s 115 S Jefferson Street Lexington, VA Southern Inn Restaurant 37 South Main Street Lexington, Virginia info@southerninn.com Stone Bridge Equestrian Center c/o Kathy Eichelberger, DVM 100 Equus Loop Natural Bridge VA (540) bergrbnch@aol.com Virginia Born & Bred 16 West Washington Street Lexington, VA or