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Whiskey Road Foxhounds
2012 - 2013 Editor Cornelia Henderson Design and Layout Claffey Printing Company/ Linnie Swint
Master of Foxhounds Lynn Smith, MFH David Smith, MFH Barbara Nelson, MFH Huntsman Joseph Hardiman Staff Kim Hardiman, First Whipper-in Lynn Smith, Hon. Whipper-in David Smith, Hon. Whipper-in Betsy Minton, Hon Whipper-In Robin Young, Hon Whipper-In Field Masters Gail Flintom, MFH Barbara Nelson, MFH Alan Young Terri Morris Cornelia Henderson Mary Ann Parker Samantha Charles Hunt Secretary Cornelia Henderson, Hon. Secretary Hunt Committee Lynn Smith, MFH David Smith, MFH Gail Flintom, MFH Barbara Nelson, MFH Melvyn Haas, Master Emeritus Mary (Rab) Thompson, ex-MFH Susan Timmerman, ex-MFH Cornelia Henderson
On the cover:
Photo by Erik Olsen
able of Contents
From the Editor.......................................... 2 Meet the Staff............................................. 5 Huntsman’s Report..................................... 8 Members Roster.......................................... 10 Hunt Week: The Best Time of All................. 18 Whiskey Road Cemetery Cleaning............... 26 They Float Through the Air......................... 28 Meet Our New Hunt Week Coordinator....... 30 The Social Side of Hunting.......................... 34 Hound Show Success for Whiskey Road...... 36 All Spiffed Up for the Ball............................ 41 Dancing the Night Away.............................. 43 Foxhunting IS a Sport................................. 44 Foxhuntin’ Ladies....................................... 46 Foxhuntin’ Gentlemen................................ 54 Destiny....................................................... 56 Everything Tastes Better Al Fresco.............. 58 President’s Day Hunter Pace....................... 76 Why Buy a “Private Hunt”........................... 78 Our Amazing New Master............................ 80 Memories from the Hunt............................. 83 Turn Out Properly....................................... 84 Remembering............................................. 86 Shannon Hardiman.................................... 88 Favorite Moments....................................... 90 How to Bone Boots..................................... 96 The Season Ends........................................ 98 The editor would like to thank the following photographers for their contributions to this year’s hunt magazine: Erik Olsen, Cat Davey, Paula Jacks, Win Magerkurth and Barry Koster Photography. Whiskey Road Foxhounds was established in April 1976. In 1977 the pack was registered with the Masters of Fox Hounds Association of America. In January 1979, having met the requirements and standards set by the Association, the Whiskey Road Foxhounds was officially recognized by the Masters of Fox Hounds Association of America. The Hunt has registered with the Association and regularly hunts large tracts of land in Aiken, Allendale, Bamburg, Hampton and Saluda Counties. For further information, please call Mrs. David Smith, MFH and Honorary Treasurer, at (803) 6490638, or address all correspondence to Mrs. David Smith, MFH at 601 Old Dibble Road, Aiken, South Carolina 29803.
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Letter from the Editor I hardly know where to begin: this issue has been the easiest, and perhaps best, that I’ve done. That ease comes from all the contributions by our membership – selling the ads that fill the pages, and writing the stories. Clearly, the Whiskey Road Foxhounds magazine is a labor of love for us all. Whatever your contribution, photos, ads sold, stories written or just taking a bunch of magazines around town to drop off with your advertisers, your efforts are greatly appreciated. Our contributors run the gamut from former master Susan Timmerman, who shared her memories of the early days with Jack and Marianne Corey and Charles Combier, also a former master, to offerings from three of our juniors – Shannon Hardiman and James and Victoria Jacks. Sandy Wohlers entertains us with “The Social Side of Hunting,” and Master Gail Flintom recounted our adventures in the cemetery cleanup led by Gene Hough Betsy Minton reminds us of the fun that can be had on a bye day with “Why Buy a Private Hunt” and of course Joseph’s “Huntsman’s Report” is always a nice read. I did a profile on our newest joint master, Barbara Nelson, and filled a few (!) pages with photos of us all and a story or two of my own. Chris Powers is taking over the reins for managing Hunt Week, and we know that it will run as smoothly as when Master Gail was in charge. Chris is a powerhouse, a lot of fun and a great asset to our club.
One of the things I love about WRFH is the camaraderie we all seem to feel for one another. Pot luck breakfasts shared after crisp days in the South Carolina woodlands and fields are all the more special because they are indeed shared experiences. While there’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse, to steal a phrase from Mr. Churchill, when you take that outside of a horse and ride him behind a pack of hounds, nothing could be finer (That, too was deliberate…) in Carolina.
Master Barbara was an excellent assistant editor, and great proofreader – it was a real joy working with her on this magazine.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Whiskey Road Foxhounds Magazine as much as I enjoyed editing it.
Of course, this magazine would be pretty boring without the pages and pages of fantastic hunting photos by our photographers: Cat Davey, Erik Olsen, Barry Koster, Paula Jacks, Louisa Davidson and Win Magerkurth who all generously shared their work, making the pages come alive with our sport. A heartfelt thanks to you all, especially Erik for our cover photo.
A Final Note
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Cornelia Henderson If this is your first time picking up the magazine, and hunting with us looks interesting, give one of our joint masters (or me, as Hunt Secretary) a call or e-mail through our website www.whiskeyroadfoxhounds. com. We hunt on Thursdays and Sundays, and would be delighted to have guests come out with us.
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Meet the Staff
The Joint Masters
Lynn Smith Treasurer
Barbara Nelson
Dave Smith President
The Huntsman Joseph Hardiman
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Meet the Staff Whippers-In
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Kim Hardiman
Lynn Smith
David Smith
Samantha Charles
Betsy Minton
Robin Young
Wheel Whips
Field Masters First Flight
Win Magerkurth Barbara Nelson
Charlou Rogel
Matthew Gregory
Alan Young
Mary-Ann Parker
Second Flight
Cornelia Henderson Hunt Secretary
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The Huntsman’s Report Another Great Year for Whiskey Road Foxhounds This was a very successful season with the introduction of many young entries into the pack. We now have a younger pack of hounds which has increased the speed and distance to our hunting. In addition to our tracking collars we now are using some GPS collars. The GPS has recorded some hounds have run, on average, between 17 and 21 miles. The GPS collars are much more efficient because they can determine the speed, distance traveled and location much more accurately. It also maps the route that the hound has taken throughout the day. The Scott Lexington fixture was the most active this season. The logging that was done there caused the coyotes to run in the open and there were plenty of coyotes viewed. Hound Report We currently have 18 ½ couple of entered hounds in kennel. We have 7 couple of English hounds and 19½ couple of Crossbred hounds. We have 4½ couple of un-entered Crossbred puppies in the kennel. They are by Whiskey Road Crosby and out of Whiskey Road Lucy. We have 1½ couple of un-entered English puppies by Whiskey Road Grinder and out of Whiskey Road Fickle. I bred Fickle with the intent of getting more English hounds back into the kennel. My number one goal is to increase the percentage of English bloodlines in the kennels.
Ribbons!
We won a bunch of ribbons this year! Showing Success We attended the Carolinas Hound Show. This year we took 9½ couple. We took 4 couple of un-entered Crossbred puppies that were out of Lucy by Crosby. We also brought 1½ couple of un-entered English puppies by Whiskey Road Grinder and out of Whiskey Road Fickle. This year was very successful.
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We won 27 ribbons and three trophies. We won the high points of the show and won the Bywaters Huntsman trophy (which was originally cast by our Master Barbara Nelson). Caitlin did a superb job showing in the English ring winning the Reserve Champion un-entered English Bitch with Gail. Shannon showed hounds all day despite being ill. The highlight of her day was winning Overall Reserve Champion of the show with Lila. Kim was a huge help with showing and organizing everything for the show. I’d like to thank everyone that helped with the hounds at the Carolinas Show and the members that were there for support. Matt Gregory was especially helpful throughout the whole day. Barbara Nelson, Samantha Charles, Robin and Allen Young also helped at the show. I would also like to thank everyone that helped walk the puppies prior to the show. Kim, Shannon and I also attended the Virginia Hound Show with 2 couple. We took Lawyer, Luther, Lila and Lavender. We won the Entered Crossbred Couple with Lawyer and Luther. Lila and lavender were 2nd in the Entered Crossbred Couple. Lawyer was 4th in the Entered Crossbred Dog. Some Heart-felt Thank-Yous I would like to thank our whippers-in, Dave and Lynn Smith, Samantha Charles, Betsy Minton, Barbara Nelson and Robin and Alan Young. I also want to thank my wife Kim for all of her hard work, long days and dedication. I also want to thank my two daughters, Caitlin and Shannon, for all of the work that they do for me.
Joseph Hardiman is beginning his 7th season with Whiskey Road. We are always looking to expand our hunt country and I would appreciate any help or input toward that endeavor. I want to congratulate Barbara Nelson on becoming our new Master and I would like to thank Masters, David and Lynn Smith, and Gail Flintom for all of their support. Joseph Hardiman
I would also like to thank our road whips, Win Mager kurth, Charlou Rogel and Matt Gregory. They are invalu able. I also want to thank William Clark for his work at the kennel. Once again, the most important of all is our generous landowners. With out them our sport would not be possible. We must always remember to show them respect and appreciation.
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Whiskey Road Foxhounds
Members
Tina Adinolfi
Mary Ellen Bailey
Woody Baxt
Tom Bossard Len Cherry
Paddy Ann Burns
Ria Burton
Judith Bush
Samantha Charles
Charles Combier
Alice Concagh
Kevin Concagh
Courtney Conger
Diana Crowley
Victoria Cunningham
Gayle Curtiss
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Frederica Davis
Shawna Dietrich
Jane Ellenberg
Sheperd Ellenberg
Heather & John Emery
John Flintom & Gail Flintom, MFH
Matthew Gregory
Nancy Griffin
Joyce Haas
Mel Haas
Joseph Hardiman, Huntsman
Kim Hardiman, First Whipper-In
Caitlin Hardiman
Shannon Hardiman
Stacy Hearty
Faxon & Cornelia Henderson
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Kirk Henckles & Fernanda Kellogg
Barbara Hill
Merillat Hill
Paula & Jim Jacks
Victoria Jacks
James Jacks, Jr.
Marshall & Betsy Lamb
Rhonda Lang
Michael and Arlene Langdon
Jocelyn & John Lecluse
Charles Luddeke
Cameron & Jane MacLeod
David Matthews & Heather Greenstone 12
Stacy MacDonald
Michael McCormick
Tracey McCormick
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Charles Mess
Betsy Minton
Terri Morris
Shane, Ty & Mackenzie Morris
Frederick Muzi
Barbara Nelson, MFH
Gayle Novak
Carole O’Brien
Travis Page
Mary-Ann Parker
Sharon Parsons
Judy Pendarvis
Chris Powers
Susan McIlwain & Robert Presson, Jr.
Geri Rapp
Sharon Ruberto
David & Lynn Smith MFHs
Jerry Spitler
Molly Springer
Denise Stewart-Lee
David Stinson
Julia Theriot
Mary F. (Rab) Thompson
Susan Timmerman
Anne Torreyson-Magerkurth & Win Magerkurth
David Trachtenberg
Liz Turnquist
Steve & Kathy Viele
Gillian VonTeichman
Wolf VonTeichman
Julia Walker
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Scott Urban & Sandra Wohlers
Robin Young
Alan Young
Members not pictured Nick and Lida Bard Laura Callahan Alison Conrad John Foster Carl Hamph and family Nancy & Fritz Henze Richard Lamb Ellen & Scott Macklin Jim McCarthy Paula Michaels Linda Murphy
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Jacqueline Ohrstrom Cyndy & Barry Olliff Lori Peacock Charlou Rogel Gina Salatino Karen Sheppard Lynn and Wilton Shinall Kendall Wheeler Sarah Wildasin David Yudain
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The Toronto North York Hunt winters in Aiken and regularly hunts with Whiskey Road, so guests to WRFH Hunt Week have the added pleasure of hunting with Toronto’s English Hounds, led by Huntsman Antony Gaylard and MFH Wolf Von Teichman. Photo by Cat Davey
Hunt Week…The Best Time of All This year Hunt Week begins January 30 and ends February 7, 2013. Guests may elect to stay the entire time or for a lesser fee participate for a half session. Whiskey Road is blessed with a number of fixtures, some pine forests, others open cattle country so the terrain is varied, but footing uniformly excellent. In fact our superb footing is one of the many things our visitors rave over. No clay! No mud! No stones! Imagine that! Guests are invited to wear their colors, but we must warn you: on warm days we waive coats altogether and just wear hunting vests. We can hardly wait, of course, but here’s a look at Hunt Week 2011. Continued on page 21
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Guests are invited to wear their colors, but we must warn you on warm days, we waive coats altogether and just wear hunting vests! Photo by Cat Davey
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Whiskey Road’s Cemetery Cleanup
The cleanup crew: back row: Alice and Kevin Concagh, Leo Benjamin, Freddy Davis, Rick Wilson, Nancy Benjamin and Pandora Fawcett. Front row: Fred Muzzi, Gene Hough, Neil Henderson The Gunter cemetery is tucked away on the Scott/ Lexington fixture, but until the surrounding land was timbered, it was hardly noticed. This past year during Hunt Week, it came to the attention of Gene Hough of Heritage Guild Works, who’s life work is resurrecting and restoring cemeteries. Gene felt it could use a little sprucing up, so he contacted landowner Bill Scott, and was given permission to form a work party to tidy up the site. A series of emails to club members resulted in a group of stalwart members who were happy to help out one Tuesday in late February. The Work Party: Stalwarts All Twelve Whiskey Roaders arrived at the cemetery that cloudy Tuesday and Gene gave them an introductory course in cemetery site preservation, after which the group spread out, marking stone fragments with blue flags and intact headstones with white flags. He demonstrated how the removal of organic matter from the stone enabled the stone to be read. Within a couple of hours the group had removed debris and trash and cleaned the headstones well enough to read them. The graves dated from colonial times to World War II. Gene contacted one of the family members that was represented in the cemetery. They were quite surprised and appreciative of the effort. The
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reality is that “good things happen when you do good works on hallowed ground”. Future Cleanups? There may be other abandoned cemeteries that Whiskey Road Foxhounds will encounter in the future. With Gene’s leadership, we’ve learned a bit about how to protect and preserve these sometimes neglected sites. What better way to show appreciatioin to our landowners than by cemetery cleanups? Not only is it good landowner relations, it’s preserving a bit of history for us all. In the spirit of history and preservation, Gene Hough created a program entitled “Saving Hallowed Ground” with his American Legion Post in Wayne, PA. Please view the video “Saving Hallowed Ground” on YouTube. Some graves dated back to the 18th century
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They Float Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease
We loved these moments our photographers captured. Walking on air – or cantering on air – foxhunting is a euphoric experience!
Victoria Jacks and Vinnie
Geri Rapp flies with Fortuna
Robert Presson follows Susan McIlwain as she floats along Lynn Johnson and Forrest enjoyed a day out with Whiskey Road
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Joseph Hardiman is light on his (horse’s) feet
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Meet Our New Hunt Week Coordinator Chris Powers has been selected to step into the rather demanding role of Hunt Week Coordinator for Whiskey Road Foxhounds, replacing our all-too-busy master, Gail Flintom, who has found it to be time to hand over the reins.
“This will be achieved with the tremendous support and generosity of my fellow members of Whiskey Road. Some will be hard at work coordinating impressive hunt breakfasts, while others are planning elegant parties for the evenings. Most importantly, our Huntsman, Joseph Hardiman, and his staff Chris Powers will be coordinating will be preparing all season Hunt Week for Whiskey Road for our hounds to be at the Foxhounds this season ready when Hunt Week begins...and ready they’ll be!” We Whiskey Roaders are confident Chris will do an excellent job at this difficult yet rewarding task as her organizational skills are top notch. From her role as Social Director for her UCLA sorority, Alpha Phi, to her current job of hosting retreats for women diagnosed with any type of cancer at her horse farm, Chris has spent a lifetime ensuring people feel welcome and cared for. “There is nothing I look forward to more each season than Hunt Week,” Chris says. “With all the great riding and wonderful camaraderie that takes place, fond memories are always the end result.” So when Hunt Week rolls around, be sure to give Chris a big hug…and some help with parking, breakfasts, stirrup cups, waivers, parking, pot lucks, parties, parking and parties. We all look forward to a successful and exciting Hunt Week 2013.
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Photo courtesy of Shelly Schmidt
Chris says “Our job is to ensure that your Hunt Week experience is exceptional.
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The Social Side of Hunting By Sandy Wohlers
When I read the Email from WRFH asking for stories of a person’s hunting experience, I didn’t take it seriously. Why not? Well, I have never been on my horse for a hunt. However, Scott and I have done plenty as social members. I believe the “social side” of this well seasoned group of dedicated riders is almost as important as any other aspect.
to the Master, who rode over and thanked us for attending. We were the only three non-riders, but were treated like royalty. Usually teenagers are embarrassed by their parents, but I was proud. And on to Aiken Scott and I had a hurricane get-away in Windsor, SC, after the Floyd mess in the fall of ’99. After we permanently moved here in 2003, I was waiting in my new doctor’s office trying to find something interesting to read. Guess what I found? Yes, a Whiskey Road Foxhounds magazine and the rest is history. We had a hunt ‘breakfast’ at our tree farm and I’ll admit that I was a bit confused about it being a “breakfast” when it was 2 o’clock in the afternoon. I remember talking to Master Lynn and asking more that once “what can I serve?” With a hint of frustration, she finally said “WE WILL EAT ANYTHING! WE AREN’T FUSSY JUST HUNGRY – and THIRSTY.” Hats Off to Everyone
Being a social member is a lot of fun. Lida Bard and Ellen Macklin have been great and we work well as a team, especially for stirrup cups. The fine Sandy quickly learned that foxhunters will eat anything… tradition of foxhunting is a dedication of time, hard work, attention to detail To start at the beginning, I must tell you that I grew and protocol and Scott and I stand in awe of Whiskey up on a horse (still bow legged as a result) but never Road Foxhounds. hunted. I knew it existed because my private school Hunt Week mates in Geneseo, New York often skipped classes How could we not mention HUNT WEEK! Everyone to show at “The Garden” each year. Horses, horses, pitches in to make it an unforgettable experience horses, shows, hunts, and training was the talk at for our out of town guests who brave snow storms, school. high gas prices and many hours on the road to get I did some eventing with the Toronto Pony Club in here to enjoy our Southern hospitality. Everyone is Canada each summer but never personally experi so gracious, making it Aiken’s social highlight of the enced fox hunting until the Father-Daughter weekend year. It is a wondrous experience and I am extremely at Cazenovia College, outside of Syracuse NY. grateful for being a social member and contributing to the festivities. First “View” The college had planned many activities for fathers and daughters and I found out the Cazenovia Hunt had invited anyone to view. What do you do with your father for a whole weekend ??!! Luckily I mentioned the hunt to Dad and he agreed. My grandfather also came, so I was the lucky one who had TWO dates for the weekend. It was a thrill viewing and being part of the Stirrup Cup. Dad knew exactly what to do and what to say
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I get goose bumps watching the field ride out in formal attire with all the horses so beautifully turned out. Even though I am not personally on a horse next to you in the field viewing the amazing instincts of the hounds and Mr. Foxy Fox and Wiley Coyote, I am with you in spirit. Scott and I want to thank you all for the traditions you uphold, the discipline you endure, friendships and great social gatherings !!!
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Hound Show Success for Whiskey Road These are the classes that WRFH won 1st place, reserve and champion. (We had a very good year!)
Carolinas Hound Show In the English Ring
•G rappler won the un-entered English dog •G rinder and Grappler won the un-entered English couple dog •G ail won the un-entered English bitch and took Reserve Champion English bitch
In the Crossbred Ring • • • • • • • • • • •
Crystal and Cradle won the Unentered Crossbred Couple Bitch Luther won entered Crossbred Dog Luther and Lawyer won the entered Crossbred Couple Luther won the Champion Crossbred Dog Lucy with Lawyer and Lila won the Crossbred Bitch with Get Lila won Entered Crossbred Bitch Lila and Lavender won Entered Couple Lila won Champion Crossbred Bitch Lila won the Champion Crossbred Foxhound Class Luther was Reserve Champion Crossbred Foxhound Lila was Overall Reserve Champion of the show
Virginia Hound Show •L awyer and Luther won Entered Crossbred Couple •L ila and Lavender were 2nd in the Entered Crossbred Couple •L awyer was 4th in the Entered Crossbred Dog
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Captions: 1 Linda McLean and Jeannie Thomas presented the Huntsman’s Trophy to Joseph Hardiman (our own Barbara Nelson created the trophy) 2 Master Lynn shows off some ribbons 3 A family affair: the Hardimans show hounds 4 Are we there yet? 5 Crystal and Cradle won the Unentered Crossbred Couple Bitch 6 Luther was champion crossbred dog 7 Chasing cookies? You betcha! 8 Baskerville just chillin’
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All Spiffed Up for the Ball All photos by Barry Koster
Whiskey Roaders and guests turned out in force for the annual Hunt Ball, once again ably chaired by Anne Torreyson-Magerkurth who once again outdid herself. Woodside Country Club has become a favorite venue for this evening of glitter and glam, with everyone truly appreciating the short drive home after an evening of dancing and dining. Betsy Minton chaired the silent auction whose big prize was a private hunt. (Check out the story on page 74) Charles James Fox was the guest of honor at the ball.
The silent auction was a big hit with everyone – and the private hunt the most coveted item!
Dinner and conversation
Terri Morris torments the stuffed bobcat.
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Wolf von Teichman
Victoria and James Jacks
Gene Hough had a crowd of admirers, it seems.
Fred and Ann Muzi Gail Flintom had a few words to share.
Jerry Spitler and Samantha Charles Freddy and Hornor Davis
Jane and Sheperd Ellenberg
Tom Broussard’s flower arrangements are always outstanding.
All 42 photos by Barry Koster
Dancing the night away All photos by Barry Koster
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Foxhunting IS a Sport! By James Jacks, 16
Ok, foxhunting is not football, but it IS a sport. It is as athletic as they come. I never thought it looked hard, and I have been around horses all my life, remembering how much time I spent with my Dad, James Jacks, and Uncle Bill building the WRFH hunt barn 12 years ago. By the end of that summer, I hated turning down the Clifton Weeks Road to the hunt barn. But when I got the chance (and the right horse), I was ready to try foxhunting and feeling quite commited to the hunt. This is what I found out: You must dedicate time and mental focus to be an effective rider. Same with football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. I have to honestly say I thought riding would be easy, but the sport requires basic and advanced techniques similar to most sports. So, initially thinking that it would be easy to master, I jumped on. I remember how sore I was using a completely different set of muscles!
James Jacks says foxhunting isn’t as easy as it looks.
It took a few years to feel even somewhat accomplished, even after I got my C1 certification with the United States Pony Club. I was lucky enough to train with Ann Haller crosscountry, Janna Ritacco, and Richard Lamb. I had Tony the Pony to begin foxhunting and my mom’s and sister’s help. That particular day, in the “trio shot” (as my mom calls it), we worked hard to get the three of us ready to hunt, were late, Dad also hauled, and we got to the Anderson Road meet in time to catch up to a whipper-in to take us to where Mr. Hardiman had the hounds. Whew. Mr. Hardiman invited me to ride up with him. And, I will never forget how he worked the hounds, and cracked his whip. Tony stood pretty good for the noise. It was loud, and I was close. I also remember him yelling at the top of his voice, “SEAMSTRESS, SEAMSTRESS, SEAMSTRESS,” and telling me how that particular hound has a mind of her own, but that she is a great hound. I like Seamstress. Foxhunting is a great sport that requires dedication.
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The coyote went thataway! James Jacks began his hunting career on Tony the Pony with his mother, Paula, and sister, Victoria.
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Destiny 1992 - 2011
Somewhere in time’s own space There must be some sweet pastured place Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow Some paradise where horses go, For by the love that guides my pen I know great horses live again. ~ Stanley Harrison
Show hunter, whip horse, field master’s mount. Over his many years of hunting, the magnificent white Thoroughbred was recognized and known by all the subscribers of WRFH. Destiny knew the game and loved the sport. He carried whippers-in, subscribers, masters, and field masters over all the WRFH territories. Bred by Masters Lynn and David Smith, Destiny filled every bill asked of him including winning the Aiken Horse Show in The Woods Reserve Champion Fox Hunter. All of us who shared his life and love of the sport cherish the days in his company; whether it was in the stable, the show ring, or on a gallop with hounds. He will never be forgotten.
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President’s Day Hunter Pace It’s become a tradition, and with good reason. The President’s Day Hunter Pace is a terrific way to celebrate a holiday on horseback, and ride the trails and greenways at Chime Bell Chase. This year’s pace was bigger than ever with 37 teams with a total of 89 riders. The course covered 7.4 miles of trails through Chime Bell Chase and Blackberry Hill Farm. There were two divisions, First Flight and Second Flight. Sponsors included Aiken County Farm Supply, Aiken Saddlery, Boots Bridles & Britches,
Dietrich Insurance, Oak Manor Saddlery and Tractor Supply. A successful pace wouldn’t be possible without volunteers, so heartfelt thanks to Alan and Robin Young, who organized everything and everyone, Woody and Saida Baxt for the use of their barn and paddocks, Tom and Merillat Hill for doing the finish time, Gayle Curtiss for managing start time, Betsy Minton and Barbara Nelson for checking everyone in, Rodney Paterson for helping set up the course and Charlou Rogel for being chef for the day.
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Why buy a “Private Hunt” …when you are already a member of that “Private Hunt”? By Betsy Minton Why do I ask? In March 2012, WRFH held their first “private hunt” for a select number of privileged guests. These guests outbid their fellow members and friends at the Hunt Ball when the “private hunt” came up to auction. So again I ask, “Why pay extra for something you already have?” After a little thought, it becomes apparent there are several reasons why: For a start, Whiskey Road has hounds that give excellent voice and 100% effort for consistent hunting all season long. We have frequent views of fox and coyotes with the odd bobcat or pig thrown in. Our Irish Huntsman, Joseph Hardiman, and his lovely top notch whipper-in wife, and two beautiful daughters; amazing road warrior
whips, and excellent map savvy field masters ensure a good day behind hounds. Add to that, beautiful land and masters that love to party. Does that explain it? Hmmmm, what else? Oh yes… you get to eat, drink, and play with staff that think nothing of adding another day of hunting to an already busy season and love serving excellent food with silver candelabras and white linen napkins, complimented by fine wines and champagnes. Thank you Wolf and Gill, Paula Michaels, Freddy Davis, and Jerry and Sam for the start of a great tradition. It was an outstanding day – for all of the reasons listed above. Live auction bidders… don’t miss the opportunity this year.
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Photo Captions 1 Breakfast anyone? But of course! And what a spread it was. 2 Toronto and North York MFH, Wolf Von Teichman, led the field for the private hunt
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Our Amazing New Master By Cornelia Henderson
The saying goes, if you want to get something done, get a busy person to do it. Barbara Nelson, Whiskey Road Foxhounds’ newest joint master, definitely qualifies as a busy person. A full time sculptor whose subject matter is life size wildlife, Barbara also manages to fit in serving as chairman of the Board of Directors of the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare, whose new center opened this August. “In 2006, the Board made a commitment to end the plague of animal overpopulation,” says Barbara of the capital campaign that raised five million dollars for the new facility. “I’ve been actively involved in raising money for the project; we did it in two years with a lot of help from WRFH mem bers,” she says. While fund rais ing for the SPCA definitely takes a chunk of her time, her work as a sculptor keeps her busy as well. A nation ally acclaimed artist, Barbara had no formal training, but came to the art form through her love of the outdoors. “I have a degree in Wildlife Biology and worked for the U.S.
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Forest Service, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources,” she says. “That was my ‘real’ career, and the high point of it was being appointed by Governor Terry Brandstead to the Iowa DNR Commission. I was the youngest serving chairman of any DNR commission at the time. “I left wildlife biology to become a full time sculptor in the early ‘80s and was second and third in the Ward Foundation world championships for lifesize realistic wildfowl.” (We, of course, know Barbara’s work through her magnificent foxes.) Barbara currently has two horses, Peaches, her show jumper that she competes on regularly and Schnapps, her new Hanoverian foxhunter, who has taken to the sport with enthusiasm. “Schnapps loves hunting,” she says, “and he’s not as competitive in the show ring as Peaches, so he’s my hunter and my practice horse. It’s hard to show two horses in any case.” Although she owned a lab and was an avid hunter of upland game birds and ducks, Barbara’s fox hunting career began in 1994 when she lived in Minnesota. There she and Andrew, her first hunter, went out with Long Lake Hounds, which is a drag pack. “I also whipped in to the Leewood Farm Beagles,” she says. “It was a small private pack of well cared for and well socialized beagles. We went to Aldie one year and came in third in the five couple division.” She’s been leading first flight at Whiskey Road for three seasons now, and definitely has the hang of the task. “Leading first gives me an opportunity to watch the hounds, and see wildlife. I love watching the interaction of the hounds and game. It’s important to me.”
Master Barbara says “Leading first gives me an opportunity to watch the hounds, and see wildlife. I love watching the interaction of the hounds and game. It’s important to me.”
“My hope for the coming season is to continue our tradition of having a good social pack of excellent foxhounds so the field can enjoy the sport, the outdoors and good friends.� No worries there, Barbara. With you as a new master, we know it will happen!
Barbara and Schnapps in the hunt field
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HERE’S TO ANOTHER GREAT SEASON!
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By Victoria Jacks The hunt field is one of the places some of my most cherished memories were made. I find it funny that so much planning goes into preparing for a day full of thrills during which you never know what is going to happen. I did not realize how much has changed since I first began hunting. I remember my mother helping me get ready for a hunt. As she tied my stock tie, she would tell me the same thing she had the Sunday before, “This is the last time I will do this for you. You better learn to do this on your own or you simply cannot hunt.” After she was finished, I was to go and greet the Masters “Good morning.” I felt confident if I was able to greet Mrs. Smith without going weak at the knees because “little me” believed Mrs. Smith’s approval to be the one that mattered most. She seemed to be the Queen of Fox Hunting. This I was sure. I grew up having a feeling of what I believe to be great pride for the opportunity to participate in a sport riddled with so much tradition and grandeur. Hunt members and friends were there with smiling faces to help me out in my first years of foxhunting and are still looking out for me today. Mrs. Barrie Connor was my “front door” helping my mother make sure I was not run over or run away with when I was first allowed to come out on what I thought was the absolute most amazing hunt of the whole season, “The Sunday Hunt” during Hunt Week. Judy Pendarvis, Anne Torreyson, Toni Urben, Terri Morris and Paula Michaels always made sure I was outfitted in the best of hunt attire. They kept me stylin’ and profilin’ in proper hunt attire as I grew through the years. Gaining Confidence The hunt field is where I gained confidence. I became bold under Master Flintom’s care until I grew fearless and ready to take on first flight. I remember the first time I was allowed to ride at the front of first flight when Mr. Linzee Whitaker told me I could ride in his coat pocket and had nothing to fear! I love Hunt Week for countless reasons, but it is the unexpected memories I cherish. For instance, to this day it is very important for me to watch the Super Bowl Sunday commercials, so I can talk about the best ones in the hunt field with Mrs. Barbara Silverman and Miss Deborah Costa. This past season, I had the joy of riding with several talented juniors. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf Von Teichman’s granddaughter, Sophie, and her Canadian Pony Club friends were a blast to hunt alongside. They are so sweet and such great riders. It was nice not being the only junior in the field. The private hunt with Sophie and the girls was so much fun. We had several spectacular views. However, these great girls weren’t the only juniors that help to liven up the hunt field. Mrs. Rab Finley’s granddaughters, Kay and Mary, are always such a pleasure when they come out. The hunt field was a wonderful place in which to grow up. I learned respect, confidence, and that with great people you can have great fun even on the blankest of days. Whiskey Road Foxhounds is not just a foxhunt. It’s a family. So, I am going off to college…at the University of South Carolina (Master Lynn Smith’s alma mater!) in a county where we have some absolute GREAT hunting. See you in Lexington, South Carolina.
The Canadian juniors: Glory Wilson, Kate Wedde, Sophie von Teichman, and Clare Hearn all hunt regularly with Toronto North York. Victoria enjoyed being out with them this past season here in Aiken.
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Turn Out Properly Foxhunting fashion is more about tradition than, um, fashion. Black or navy coats, white shirts, stock ties, black boots shined up nicely and you’re all set. Of course, there are variations on the theme…like ratcatcher and rain coats.
Ratcatcher is informal: lighter, plaid or tweed hacking jackets, colored shirts, stock ties, neckties or chokers are appropriate. Buff breeches, and black or brown field boots finish the look. Alan Young, Travis Page and Julia Walker model the look for us.
Raingear is always a good thing to have in your trailer, and if the weather looks inclement, put it on and stay warm and dry.
For formal days, a black, navy or dark coat, white shirt with stock tie (or choker if you don’t yet have a stock tie), black boots and buff breeches are perfect. Our model, Freddy Davis, is nicely turned out. Visitors with colors are invited to wear them.
On warm days, even mid-winter, jackets may be waived, but if you go without a coat, be sure to wear a hunting waistcoat for a more polished look. Canary, tattersall, or other colored vest is fine. Deborah Costa takes a fence in warm-weather style.
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During cubhunting, dark green polo shirts replace jackets and more formal wear. Fernanda Kellog trots along in style.
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Remembering... By Susan Timmerman, Ex-MFH
It seems like only yesterday when Mel Haas told me he had sold the old kennels to a couple from upstate named Merillat and Tom Hill, and I was overjoyed. They have not only welcomed WRFH to continue hunting on their land, but added wonderful fences to challenge a good hunter. In late April, I crossed paths with Merillat Hill in the grocery store. Merillat and Tom and I first met many years ago on the eventing circuit.
Jack and Marianne Corey and Charles Combier joined Susan Timmerman for a little drive down memory lane (Jack’s hayfield subbed for the lane, of course.)
In conversation, she told me that Jack and Marianne Corey had invited she and Tom and Charles Combier (Honorary Life Member WRFH) to tour and reminisce all the good times WRFH have enjoyed at “Jack Corey’s Hayfield”. I jumped in and promptly asked Merillat to ask Tom if I could tag along. Well, times and dates got changed, and neither Tom nor Merillat could make an appearance on the new date.
Jack and Marianne picked up Charles Combier and I joined them at the hayfield. Jack drove us all around his property with Marianne and Jack highlighting information on the land, new growth and the return of game. Marianne and Jack are true stewards of their land. Marianne’s eagle eye spotted the game for us as we drove along. They love every inch of their property, and eagerly pointed out flora and fauna with Jack quizzing Charles and me on a specific species of shrub, but even we didn’t know the name. We drove past some of our old WRFH coop remains (20+ years) and, of course, Charles and I started with the tales of the past hunts. Memories just kept pouring out. From tailgates held along the edge of the hayfield, to the tailgates held in the hay shed due to inclement weather…we had lots of stories to share. When we finished our afternoon tour, I had a surprise tailgate for the four of us. I popped open a nice champagne, and we toasted the many years of friendship and memories that brought us together through foxhunting. And I will admit, a tear did come to my eye.
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Shannon Hardiman, Junior Foxhunter Some of us come to hunting later in life, but that isn’t the case with Joseph and Kim’s youngest daughter, Shannon. Shannon has been foxhunting since she was old enough to ride her pony on her own which was around three years of age. She has been dedicated to the sport ever since, and truly loves the hounds. Shannon had a very successful show season both with her horse and the foxhounds. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and once again, she organized a junior hunt this past season. Whiskey Road Foxhounds invited all Pony Club members and juniors to a Junior Hunt courtesy of Shannon, Sunday, March 4, 2012. The meet was at our Blackberry Hill/Chime Bell Chase
Fixture. Shannon also organized and hosted a Junior Stirrup Cup. Everyone had a great time. Shannon won the Junior Foxhunter Cham pionship at the Show in the Woods this year. She qualified for the show hunting with the Whiskey Road Foxhounds on Dylan. Shannon enjoys showing hounds, something she’s done pretty much her whole life. This season, she won Overall Reserve Champion at the Carolinas Show with Lila, and assisted Toronto and North York in Virginia and won two classes with their hounds. This year Shannon also received a United States Pony Club Foxhunting Award.
Shannon and Dylan won the Junior Foxhunting Championship at the Show in the Woods
Shannon and Lila, who was overall reserve champion at the Carolinas Hound Show
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Favorite Moments
Every year there are some very special moments our photographers catch. Hounds rollicking, houseboats and cows…You get the idea. Here are a few of the editor’s favorite images that were captured this year. You know there’s a story here…
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Win! Win! Pull a beep on Sequin!
Victoria Jacks cuddles a puppy at the Puppy Auction. A biggg puppy.
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The Season Ends Closing meet is always a bittersweet. The end of a great year’s hunting, our northern members heading home for cooler weather (so they think!) But by the end of March, it is time to give hounds, huntsman and horses a well earned rest. There’s none of the tension to the morning as there is for Opening. Anticipation for that last good day, of course. The thrill is there from the moment the first trailers pull up, and the sound of Joseph’s “toot toot” on the horn as he and a happy and very fit pack of hounds move out. Fields sort themselves out – first right behind Joseph, second holding back a bit and the hilltoppers positioning themselves for the best, unhurried views. We all have it down pretty well by this time. Kicking up a little dust, we move out. And then, as if ordered up special, we have view after view after view. What a splendid day! What a way to end the season!
The breakfast afterwards was a pretty special one as well, hosted by Rick Wilson and David Tractenberg, and after the annual minutes were read, and Barbara Nelson was voted in as our new joint master, colors were awarded to Freddy Davis, Terri Morris, Jerry Spitler, Liz Turnquist, and Rhonda Lang. It was a perfect finale to a lovely season. Thank you, all!
Alice and Kevin Concough
Showing the colors (L-R): Rhonda Lang, Terri Morris, Jerry Spitler, Liz Turnquist and Freddy Davis will soon be visiting a tailor. The Hardimans look pretty relaxed now that the season’s well and truly over.
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Our new master, Barbara Nelson
Chris Powers and Betsy Minton double over a log jump
Arriving in style
The fields sort themselves out – first right behind Joseph, and second holding back a bit.
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Affordable Fence....................... 70 Aiken Animal Hospital.............. 27 Aiken County Farm Supply....... 13 Aiken Discount Tires................ 89 Aiken Equine Associates........... 52 Aiken Horse Blanket................. 29 Aiken Neurosciences................. 65 Aiken Pest Control.................... 87 Aiken Regional... inside front cover Aiken Saddlery & Supply.......... 9 Albrecht Center (SPCA)............. 33 R.W. Allen.......... inside back cover Announcing Services................ 74 Atlantic Broadband................... 69 Avoca Equine......................... 61 Banks Mill Feeds...................... 49 Woody and Saida Baxt.............. 92 Be Fly Free............................... 69 John Biehl................................ 38 Bits and Breeches..................... 32 Blissful Massage....................... 68 La Bonbonniere........................ 70 Boots, Bridles & Britches.......... 95 Bridlewood Farm...................... 85 Brooke Grove Farm................... 68 Busbee’s Hardware................... 89 Judy Bush Sponsored page....... 82 Capriequine/Clyde’s Flight....... 8 Carolina Eastern, Aiken............ 52 Carolina Fresh Farms............... 40 Carolina Real Estate Co............ 53 Cedar Creek Horse Transport.... 68 Centaur Saddlery...................... 69 Charlotte’s Bridal Fashions....... 66 Chesterfield Interiors................ 62 Chime Bell Fence...................... 3 Cold Creek Nurseries................ 61 Connie’s Framing...................... 62 Cruse Insurance....................... 74 The Curiosity Shop & The Dickens Café................ 66 The Deft Chef............................ 70 Derrick Equipment................... 52 Destiny..................................... 56 Dietrich Insurance.................... 93 Dover Saddlery......................... 39 Downtown Saddle Shop............ 74
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East Coast Equine Dentistry..... 35 Elite Construction, Inc.............. 57 Elliot Davis............................... 64 Richard A. Empoliti.................. 66 Equestrian Calendar of Aiken... 97 Equine Divine........................... 4 Fairmont Properties.................. 97 First Citizens............................ 17 First Flight Stables................... 40 Found Treasures...................... 68 FoxFrolic Farms........................ 20 The Frame Shop....................... 77 The Green Boundary Club........ 27 The Gun Rack of Aiken............. 68 Jessica Hampf.......................... 77 Harvard’s Wine & Beverage....... 70 Suzy Haslup............................. 89 Heartsong Spay Neuter Clinic... 61 Hitchcock Woods...................... 45 Holley Heating & Air................. 70 Hotel Aiken............................... 75 Barbara Hill Hough................... 74 Hutson-Ethridge....................... 75 Hudson Valley Farriers............. 89 Hull Barrett.............................. 38 Keldon Farm............................. 72 Kildare Farm Solutions............. 94 Laissez Faire/Sotherby’s (Pam & Mark Thompson)....... 21 Laissez Faire/Sotherby’s (Kathy Kennedy).................... 23 Richard Lamb........................... 87 Larlee Construction.................. 60 Lionel Smith Ltd....................... 87 Magnolia Natural Market/Café.. 30 Master Chevrolet Cadillac......... 4 Material Things......................... 70 Chuck Maxwell......................... 37 Michigan Alumni Spirit............. 27 Barbara Nelson......................... 22 New York Hair Stylist................ 89 Oak Manor Saddlery................. 89 Oakwood Plantation.................. 73 Oat Couture................ back cover Carole O’Brien, CEA................. 29 Palmetto Package...................... 27 Pat’s Upholstery Shop............... 87
Pendarvis Chevrolet.................. 63 R&R (Robbie Ready) Farrier...... 35 Red Fox Unlimited.................... 48 Riley’s Whitby Bull.................... 40 Ronnie’s Hitches & Trailers....... 25 The Saddle Doctor.................... 35 Security Federal Trust.............. 77 Sidelines/The Barn Book.......... 19 South Aiken Chiropractic.......... 62 Southern Bank & Trust............ 85 Southern Equine Service........... 71 The Stable on the Woods........... 29 Stable View Farm...................... 97 David Stinson......................50-51 Storm Watch Farm................... 81 Studio South............................ 35 Styles on Park.......................... 52 Sycamore Hollow B&B.............. 66 The Tack Room......................... 38 Toppers.................................... 93 Tracy Turner............................. 29 Travinia.................................... 59 True Value................................ 87 Tyler Brothers........................... 63 Versa Therapies, LLC................ 48 Wakefield Farms....................... 86 Warneke Cleaners..................... 38 Wayne’s Automotive & Towing Center.................... 94 Weeks Farm Supply.................. 40 West Tire and Oil Co., Inc......... 64 WRFH Hunter Pace................... 31 The Willcox Hotel...................... 79 Wolf Construction..................... 67 Woodside Plantation................. 48 Wyatt’s Bed & Biscuit............... 65 Yards of Aiken.......................... 93 York Cottage Antiques.............. 24
R. W. Allen, LLC (RWA) has been providing the highest quality construction services to our clients throughout the Southeast since 1976. Our construction management services are the best in the business. They include comprehensive and reliable preconstruction services in relation to project budgeting versus final costs. It also includes cutting-edge, experienced construction services that deliver the project on or ahead of the established schedule and within the budget established during preconstruction. Whether providing services for institutional, industrial, retail, healthcare, or other commercial clients, our construction management techniques ensure that the project you envision exceeds your standards for success.
“Building Exceptional Spaces by Focusing on Relationships” ~The employees of R. W. Allen LLC
St. Mary’s Help of Christians Catholic Church Aiken, SC
Aiken SPCA Aiken, SC Augusta State University Jaguar Student Center Augusta, GA
Augusta Office 1015 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901 706.733.2800 706.733.3879 (f)
Athens Office 1865 West Broad Street, Suite A Athens, GA 30606 706.546.5887 706.546.7868 (f)
Please contact either Jack Widener (Augusta) or Ray McEwan (Athens) for further information.