Archie

TOABH: Wish We Could


Let's pretend that financial restrictions don't exist and logistics isn't a nightmare.  If you could do anything with your Ponykins, what would you do?

FOX HUNT!


I don't know that he's well suited for it mentally, but I would kill to take Archie fox hunting. Given that he excels at running (fortunately, not on a track), I think he'd love to be in a pack and galloping off after the hounds. 

For those who haven't had the pleasure of riding out first flight, here's an amazing video (with questionable footing, I'll say it) of a hunt in the UK.  I've never done anything quite like that!


Post by Helen Newbold.


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    13 comments

    1. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2015 at 1:32 AM

      That video is just incredible. How much bravery and trust that much take!

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    2. AoifeJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:55 AM

      My Kika went hunting in Ireland, with other riders not me. I have never been a fan of the thought of chasing down and killing a defenceless terrified animal. I understand why it is done, and let my horse go for the amazing education and grounding it gives equines - but couldn't partake myself. Double standards maybe...but they are all mine!

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      1. Beka BurkeJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:36 AM

        Then you need to come hunt in America! I've never heard of a hunt killing a fox or a coyote. Often, we'll just do drags and lay a path with fox pee. Tamer and nothing gets hurts.

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      2. Achieve1dreamJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:52 PM

        Yeah they don't kill them over here!!

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    3. Hannah January 11, 2015 at 4:06 PM

      Fox hunting seems like quite the thriller! I would never be brave enough though!

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    4. Achieve1dreamJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:54 PM

      I would love to fox hunt!!! I saw that video on Facebook and absolutely loved it! After watching it I'm kind of terrified to try it though hehe. If I ever did it I'd have to do one with teeny tiny jumps hehe. I can't wait to do this post. Going to be so much fun. Great blog hop!!

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    5. MeganJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:17 PM

      Oh my goodness that video looked like so much fun! I'd love to try fox hunting sometime, but I don't think I'd have the courage

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    6. emmaJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:36 PM

      yea i would really love to fox hunt - and i think isabel would be pretty good at it, except for the whole mud thing... i actually asked my trainer about it once and she doubted that isabel would risk separating from the herd just bc of some mud... food for thought!

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    7. Britt at Red on the RightJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:06 PM

      I foxhunted for 4 or 5 years, first flight. And I will say this- nothing beats the thrill of foxhunting on a good horse, galloping along with your friends across the countryside is just thrilling, and a helluva good time.

      However, foxhunting on an unsuited horse is potentially one of the most miserable things ever to be experienced.

      Ask me how I know :)

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    8. SheMovedtoTexasJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:30 PM

      I really miss fox hunting. Y'all need a trailer and then you could easily make this a reality!

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    9. MeganJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:35 AM

      Ahhh yes I totally want to fox hunt too! I've done mock hunts but never the real thing.

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    10. Boss Mare EventingJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:16 PM

      I've been hunting a few times but I just never fell in love with it. If you want to - you should just try it!

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    11. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2015 at 12:44 PM

      Hunting is an absolute blast!!! You should look into local hunts in your area... you can totally make this happen!!

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