A day with the Hunt

Even though the weather had turned rainy 40 riders had registered to go to this pre-meet at Chilham Castle. I love to observe this piece of English country life. The castle is presently for sale. The owner who was a keen member of the UK Independance Party and made a fortune gambling but has died. His wife who developed the property to be a place for horses has also died. There are livery stables and cross country jumps. I learned that there are riding clubs in London where horse owners and lovers spend most of their times in indoor ridiing rinks often come down to events put on by places like Chilham Castle. My sister Anne in past years had been a very busy volanteer coordinater for all the jump watchers for these events. The huntsman was here with a small number of hounds. The opening meet is next weekend. Anne's horse (Shaun) who was clipped the day before is being ridden by Richard.