The MOC Beagles' 1st Annual Beagles & Bunnies BBQ

Photos © by Vicky Moon

The Middleburg Orange County Beagles moved into their new home along the Atoka Road to Milton Sender’s Dencrest Farm. Friends and followers joined in for a celebration picnic at Daffodil Hill on the property. “Kids are our future stewards of the countryside,” said Master and Huntsman Nina Fout, who has followed in her mother Eve Fout’s footsteps in devoting her time to the sport. “Our mission is to connect children to the rural landscape through the enjoyment of hounds, horses and habitat. With the MOC Beagles kenneled near the children and ponies, the daily involvement will provide the children an opportunity to become stakeholders in our program in the years to come.”

Getting up close and personal in the new kennels.

Sebastian Langenberg, serves as a whip when the beagles go out for foot hunting. He also served as the cook for the picnic and is here with son Felix.

Haley Walsh with daughter, Emma.

Lee McGettigan and Master of Beagles Nina Fout