| OUT and ABOUT |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
Steeplechase race season is upon us! This is considered most hunts biggest fund raiser. You get to be out in beautiful country, watching magnificent horses and great athletes. (Not to mention some really good partying!!) Here are the steeplechase calendars for Maryland and Virginia. Bring friends and family and have a super day. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the races! LUMBER RIVER CAMPGROUND 429 TAR LANDING EVERGREEN, NC 28438 910-654-9985 http://lumberrivertrailride.com 2010 Trail Ride Weekends March 12-14 April 9-11 May 28-30 St Jude Ride: June 2-4 Independence Day Ride *: July 2-4 September 3-5 Halloween Ride : October 29-31 (Kids costume ontest and be sure to bring your candy for trick-or-treat) Thansgiving Ride: November 26-28 New Years Bash *: December 31, 2010 - January 2, 2011 *We will have Fireworks Spectacular on Independence Day Ride and New Years Bash info@lumberrivertrailride.com or check our web site The 2010 Virginia Horse Council Annual Meeting and Educational Seminar which will be March 13th at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, Virginia. Riding Friends, Join us for the Virginia Horse Council's annual conference, which will feature a keynote speaker Robin Traywick Williams <http://www.robintraywickwilliams.com/> , former chair of the Virginia Racing Commission and president of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation <http://www.trfinc.org/> . Robin's talk is entitled "How Fooling with Racehorses Landed me in Prison" so the morning promises to get off to a fun start! Her talk will set the pace for 12 sessions on topics ranging from equine dentistry, sports massage (with hands on demos), equine liability issues, insurance for equine operations, forming non-profits and the responsibilities of members. There will also be a special youth track "A Day at the Races" that will have hands on programs about the racing industry (including health, nutrition, training, betting, handicapping, drug testing, etc.) I know that one sounds like a lot of fun for adults too but the age range is 9-18 years old. For the trails track we have representatives coming from the State Parks, State Forests, Game Department, National Forest, & National Parks for a panel presentation, where we explore ways to both increase and strengthen partnerships with these agencies by learning more about the constraints they face when we ask them to do more for us relative to trails and camps. They will also talk about ongoing and upcoming projects that relate to multi-use trails. A moderated panel discussion will be followed by an open question and answer session so the audience can ask questions that pertain to specific facilities or concerns. For the entire afternoon session I'm bringing in Woody Keen from NC. Woody is a national trail building expert and owns a company, Trails Dynamics <http://traildynamics.homestead.com/> . He has been the president of the National Trailbuilders Association since 2006. Check out his website to see some examples of the fabulous trails (and bridges) he has worked on. This mini workshop will cover the basics of good design and development of sustainable trails that withstand the erosion effects of water but also mitigate the user impacts of horses on trail tread. Topics will include: -Trail design 101 -Controlling water -Understanding user impacts -Shared use vs. single use- trails pros and cons -Management strategies for successful trail systems I felt that this workshop would be especially worthwhile this year because of the damage many trails have sustained from folks riding while they are wet. Also, there are many new trail opportunities with the parks and state forests on the horizon and we really need to get up to speed on good trail building techniques so that we can have an educated voice during the planning phase, and knowledgeable volunteers on the crews. Virginia Horse Council Board of Directors Keep up with current trail events by joining VaHorseTrails. To subscribe just click on this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Vahorsetrails/ Looking for more information about Virginia Trails - visit http://www.virginiaoutdoors.com I hope to see many of you there. Sally Aungier Free Equine Law Seminar at Tri-County Feeds, Etc. in Marshall, VA on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Virginia equine attorney, Bruce R. Smith, will offer a free one hour seminar entitled Legal Issues Affecting Horse and Farm Owners Among the topics to be discussed are: -- Landowners' legal duties; -- Liability prevention; -- Preventing and respond to trespassing; -- Boarding and lease arrangements; -- LLC's and other equine business forms; -- Tax law changes; and -- Zoning and environmental issues affecting farm owners. Mr. Smith will discuss the topics that are particularly relevant to farm owners. He explained that, "I find that many horse owners and farm owners worry about liability issues but they do not understand what they should be doing to address those issues and protect themselves. Since the economy is really tough right now many people are trying to get income from boarding arrangements and pasture leases. There are specific things people can do to ensure that they will get paid and to reduce the risk of expensive legal problems down the road." Attendees will have an opportunity to have their questions answered by an experienced attorney. Mr. Smith is a popular speaker and has been a presenter at various horse conferences including Equine Extravaganza and the National Equine Law Conference. At this year's National Equine Law Conference in Lexington, Kentucky in late April he will be presenting on Fraud in Equine Sale Transactions. Mr. Smith has his own law practice located in Fairfax County. He is a horse owner himself and for over fifteen years he has represented horse farms, breeders, riders and trainers in racing, showing and a variety of other equine pursuits. Mr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and is a former partner in the Lexington, Kentucky office of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP. He is licensed in Virginia and Kentucky. If you would like to attend this informative seminar please register by phone at 703-750-2651 or by email at brucesmithlaw@aol.com. Mr. Smith's website is: www. brucesmithlaw.com Tri-County Feeds, Etc. is located at 7408 John Marshall Highway and their telephone number is 540-364-1891. Dressage Schooling Shows at Morven Park Equestrian Center, Leesburg,Va March 14, April 17 Entry Form: www.morvenpark.org Click on: "Benefit Clinics and Shows" Piedmont Fox Hounds invite all to "Thrills and Skills" Party and Benifit Fri., March 19, 6:00pm > 1:00am Welbourne Farm, Welbourne Road, Middleburg, VA 22314 After rave reviews last year,the Piedmont Fox Hounds are back with more "Thrills and Skills". The Pre race party will be held at Mr and Mrs. Nat Morisons' Welbourne fam Friday March 19th at 6pm. Everyone has been practicing horn blowing, whip cracking, view hollering and perfecting their flask concoctions so competition will be fierce in the skills segment. There will be a calcutta of the feature race from the Piedmont Races the following day,winner claims 50% of auction pool. There will also be a live auction for the honor to host your own private day of hunting with the Piedmont Fox Hounds. New this year will also be a fabulous silent auction. Full hunting supper and drinks with great music to dance the night away. Please RSVP to 540-592-7100 or piedmontfoxhounds@gmail.com. Checks ,visa or mastercard. $85.00 per person. March 20 Introduction to Pleasure Driving Clinic Have you ever thought about taking up Driving, but: don't have the driving horse? don't know what kind of cart and/or equipment to use? never done it before? We have the Clinic for you! Martha Duchnowski, one of the area's best miniature and driving horse trainers is providing a clinic to see if "Driving is for You". At this special clinic, Martha will be providing her outstanding, award winning miniature horses, and carts for YOU to try your hand at pleasure driving. At this clinic you will get: What to look for in a driving horse/pony Choosing the right cart An introduction to driving for the beginner What is "Pleasure Driving" and "Pleasure Driving Showing" One on one "hands on" lessons with you driving a miniature horse/cart And more ... Advance registration required for participants. Advance registration is recommended for auditors. For complete details and registration information go to www.NokesvilleHorseSociety.org. MORVEN PARK SPRING HORSE TRIALS scheduled for MARCH 27 & 28, 2010. Cross country fence judges are needed both days. SATURDAY: A-INTERMEDIATE, PRELIMINARY, NOVICE SUNDAY: TRAINING, BEGINNER NOVICE All divisions are USEF/USEA recognized or endorsed As you can see, we have five courses to cover. Please consider joining us for either or both days as a fence judge. For all volunteer fence judges the organizers are offering a FREE XC SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30 when all courses (except Advanced) are open OR a XC school on the Wimert Cross Country Course (beginner novice and novice) OR a free ring school including indoor arenas. This gives you three choices!!! You must call ahead and schedule your time and date with the Morven Park Office at 703-777-2890. We appreciate your work as a fence judge. Without informed volunteers we cannot offer the quality event that everyone has come to expect at Morven Park. Bring a chair, suitable clothing and a stop watch or one with a second hand. Let's hope there is a need for sunscreen as well! You will be able to a take a car to each jump for your creature comforts. We will provide breakfast pastries, doughnuts, hot coffee PLUS an excellent lunch and drink. We will continue to try and handle most of our horse trial communication by email. PLEASE NOTIFY US OF ANY CHANGE IN YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION! We are always glad to add new friends to our volunteer list! So, keep those names and email addresses coming! RSVP TO: creekxng@rstarmail.com VOLUNTEER TO: Sue W. Elliott, Chair, XC Committee Anne C. Jones Morven Park Horse Trials 9100 Jeffery Road Creek Crossing Farm GreatFalls,VA P.O.Box 215 703-759-3002 Philomont, VA 20131-0215 703-217-5515cell 540-338-5345h,703-969-1421cell annecjones@cox.net 540-338-24580fax PS. For your future file: Morven Park will be offering a schooling date after our Fall Horse Trials-October 5th-first time ever! Plan ahead! Battlefield Equestrian Society Crystal Crown Series Judged Pleasure Ride Sunday, April 25th, 2010 General Information on Ride This is the first ride in the 2010 Crystal Crown Ride series. The BES gives thanks to those of you who choose our ride, year after year, and to those are joining us for the first time… we are sure that you will not be disappointed. We welcome each of you and look forward to a spectacular ride season. This ride will be held within the Manassas National Battlefield Park and will be approximately 10 miles long, over gently rolling terrain to include creek crossings and on clearly marked trails. Most of the trails do not require your horse to wear shoes although there are a few sections that are comprised of gravel… therefore, the decision to have shoes is at riders discretion. Ample trailer parking is available. You may choose to bring your own water or there is an onsite water tank. Portable rest room facilities are available. Due to the anticipated size of this ride, the ride will begin promptly at 8:30 am, with registration opening at 7:45 am. Start times will be assigned and you will be notified of said time via e-mail no less than 3 days prior to the event. It is critical that you check in with Registration the day of the ride and you and your horse are at the Start Line at your assigned ride time. If you are not present when called out by the Start Line volunteer, you will be fit in as time allows. All riders are encouraged to wear an approved safety helmet. Junior riders (17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult and must wear an approved safety helmet. Due to liability, BES does not allow non-registered friends/riders to “ride along”, participate at any obstacle or park their trailer at the event site. Additionally, BES does not allow horses in training to be “ponied” during this event. For the safety of the horses, riders and volunteers, please leave your dogs at home. Note Regarding Colored Ribbons in Your Horses’ Tail The decision to place a colored ribbon in your horses’ tail should be done in a manner which is fair and safe to all other participants and volunteers. A green ribbon signifies an “inexperienced” horse. Horses known to kick should have a red ribbon in their tail. If you wish to ride a stallion, yellow ribbon, this will be handled on a case-by-case basis and you should contact Marlys Shoup prior to sending in your Application. Treatment of Judges, Ground Volunteers and/or Your Horse Riders are hereby notified that any act of unsportsmanlike conduct, whether verbal or physical disrespect to judges or event volunteers will result in loss of points on the particular obstacle and/or shall be grounds for immediate disqualification. Additionally, any abuse to your horse, at the staging area or at any time during this event shall be grounds for immediate disqualification. If disqualification occurs, the rider shall forfeit all entry fees and prizes. No exceptions will be made. Registration/Cost Current BES Members=$40 Non BES Members=$45 Daily Park Pass=$3 (required unless you have a yearly pass) Additional Lunches=$6 (for your non-riding guests) All riders must pre-register. Entries must be received no later than Friday, April 16, 2010. Any entry received after this date is on a space available basis and will be assessed a $15 late registration fee. If you are riding with a group, whenever possible, please submit all applications in one envelope (otherwise, your group may not be assigned ride times together or in the time slot you desire). Scoring/Awards Ribbons will be given for Horse Breed, Rider Age, Novice Horse and Novice Rider (if applicable). Breed categories are established when any there are 6 or more horses of any particular registered breed (i.e., 6 QH’s, 6 Apps, etc.). If your registered horse does not meet the 6 minimum criteria, said horse will be placed in Other Registered or Other Registered Gaited. For riders who send in their application without breed papers, their horse will be placed in the Grade category. Auction papers are not proof of breed. Rider Age groups will be grouped based on rider entries and will be determined by the BES. In order to qualify for either Novice Horse or Novice Rider, you and/or your horse must not have placed in a previous Judged Pleasure Ride. All scores will be tabulated after the event. As many people travel a long distance to attend our rides and the number of entries, we no longer have the onsite Awards ceremonies. All ribbons/awards will be mailed within 2 weeks of the event. Ribbons are awarded for those placing 1st thru 6th (if applicable) in each Age, Breed and Novice category. Additionally, Grand Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons and prizes will be awarded. Rider scores will be sent via email and posted on the BES website. If you wish to keep your score along the way, score cards and pens will be available for you at the Registration Table. Crystal Crown Year End Awards Year end awards will be awarded to the Top 20 participants in the Crystal Crown Series. To qualify for Overall year-end awards the same horse/ride combination must compete in at least four of the five Crystal Crown rides. The top four scores of the horse/rider combination will be used to determine Overall year end placement. Additionally, the Top 2 Junior Riders in each Junior division (ages 12 and under, and ages 13 through 17) will be awarded. To qualify for the Junior year-end awards the same horse/ride combination must compete in at least three of the five Crystal Crown rides. The top three scores of the horse/rider combination will be used to determine Junior year end placement. Directions 1. From I-66, take exit Route 234 North 2. Turn right at the second light onto Route 29 North 3. Travel less than a mile a look for signs on the right. Located between the Stone House and the Stone Bridge. Alternate Venue Due to Poor Weather (Strayer College) Directions will be emailed to you if applicable. I weather conditions prevent this event, you will be emailed by 6 pm on the 26th. If you do not have email, you will receive a phone call. Contact Information For more information or if you have any questions, contact Marlys Shoup, Ride Secretary at 703-754-4981 or BESRideSecretary@hotmail.com; Dewey Brown, BES President (540-341-8406); or visit the BES website at www.battlefieldequestriansociety.org. ********************************************************************************************************** This ride has sold out for several years running, so we recommend you sign up early. If you are first timer or are just unsure if this ride is suited for you, rest assured that our ride is designed for young and old, experienced or novice. Still unsure? Call Marlys Shoup or Dewey Brown for a full view on what you can expect. New For 2010 -- Come to an April Camp in southern New Jersey and get to ride your horse on a private ATLANTIC OCEAN BEACH!!!! Hunter's Rest and Journeyman Farm in Pitts Grove, NJ are combining to offer a UNIQUE, one-of-a-kind riding camp experience this spring. The Island State Beach Park is on Long Beach Island on Jersey's eastern shore. It's about 1 1/2 hours due east of Philadelphia (an hour east of Journeyman). Island Beach is a preserved barrier island that protects a number of natural soreline and habitats. There are 10 miles of sandy beach, an extensive shoreline along Barnegat Bay, dense maritime forests, rolling sand dunes and tidal marshes. Island Beach is home to foxes, ospreys, eagles and more. Horses are allowed on the beaches from October through April. There are no special fees - just the $5 per vehicle entrance fee. The numbers are limited to 10 horses - so we'd pretty much have OUR OWN PRIVATE BEACH!! We'll offer lots of other riding (Journeyman has an indoor arena, outdoor jumping arena, trails around the farm, plus the Parvin State Park is nearby for more trail riding opportunities. Top quality instruction, fun activities, snug lodging, great food, lots and lots of fun. And RIDING ON THE BEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Two choices -- 1. Advanced Teen Spring Break Camp: I've looked into when most schools have spring break, and most are the week prior to Easter this year -- March 26-April 5. The Virginia group is limited by *my* schedule -- the Old Dominion Hounds Point to Point and hunter pace are April 3 and 4 this year (Easter is April 4) so I want to be home on that Friday night so we don't miss the races. Therefore, a proposed schedule might look like this: Depart Hunter's Rest Monday morning, March 29. Drive to Journeyman (about 4 hours.) Get the horses settled in time for lunch. Lunch at the farm, with afternoon ride and dinner party with the NJ students at the farm. Tuesday: Breakfast then morning lesson in the indoor (dressage and flatwork exercises.) Lunch and afternoon unmounted practical session. Join the NJ riders for afternoon trail ride then everyone pitches in to pack for our beach day on Wednesday. Wednesday, Depart for Island Beach after an early breakfast. Ride on the beach, picnic lunch, late departure for home with a stop at a famous roadside diner for early supper. Thursday: Breakfast then morning lesson in the indoor (gridwork). Lunch then afternoon trail ride at Parvin State Park. Dinner at the farm. Friday: Early departure for Virginia -- home by lunchtime. Cost: Final cost has not been set yet, but based on each student bringing food to share (to keep costs down) it will be approximately $300 plus food to share (self-treat lunches on our drive up and back.) Includes the drive up and back for you and 'your' Hunter's Rest horse. Meals (except where noted.) Instruction. Lodging. Entertainment. Let me know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you are interested, as this is LIMITED TO THE FIRST FOUR RIDERS WHO SIGN UP. (Journeyman has extra horses but I can only take 4 people -- plus me -- in my truck.) Deposit holds your slot. 2. Adult April Camp: Choose any 4 or 5 day period in April to do a similar trip as described above. Weekdays or weekends, or combination of both. Pricing will be similar. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Betsy Parker Hunter's Rest Flint Hill, Virginia www.huntersrest.net betsyp@crosslink.net Farm: (540) 364-2929 Cell: (540) 229-2048 Don't do what's easy. Do what's right. Tack Sale to Benefit Morven Park Equestrian Center May 22 at Morven Park Items for Horses, Riders, Pets: Drop off at MP anytime! Technical Large Animal Emergency Response training being held at the MARE There will be two sessions again this year, though both will be held in Middleburg. The dates are May 12-14 and May 17-19, 2010. There will be 30 participant spaces and 50 auditor spaces in each training. We again have secured CE credits for EMS personnel and ACO's (this year, EMS and ACO auditors will also get some CE credit), and all auditors will get a certificate of awareness level training from TLAER. Participants will still get a certificate of completion from TLAER. We absolutely must have registrations in by April 1, and we cannot accept credit cards. Registration form. Those of you who are with businesses that might be interested in sponsoring this event, please feel free to contact me for more information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. We hope to see you in May! cporr@vt.edu www.vaes.vt.edu/middleburg Ofc: 540-687-3521 ext 27 540-687-5362 SWAP MEET & TACK AUCTION Saturday May 29th Rain or Shine Hickory Ruritan Club 2752 Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, Va. 9am to 4pm Swap Meet 5pm Tack Auction Tables are $10 each All indoors Consignments for auction welcomed Tack 20% Saddles 10% NEW & USED ENGLISH & WESTERN SADDLES, BRIDLES & MISC. HORSE EQUIPMENT TOYS, KNIVES AND NOVELTIES Door Prizes during auction Must be present to win Terms for auction: Checks (with proper ID) credit cards and cash Food available on site For more information, directions and to reserve tables, please call GARRETT & GARRETT 757-377-1719 or 757-619-6375 Start now, getting your Tack and stuff together and cleaned up and come join us for a fun day The date is set for the 2010 USTR Memorial Day Benefit Ride! Sunday, May 30th. Last year's Benefit Ride proceeds are earmarked to install the FIRST EVER PUBLIC riding arena in Loudoun County. We hope to complete the project prior to the summer of 2010 and that all of you benefit from the new facility at Franklin Park. The form is on our website: www.ustrailride.org Thank you very much for your past support and we hope to see you this year! Sincerely, Lisa Wilkinson Memorial Day Ride Coordinator Montebello Spring Trail Ride May 28-30, 2010 Background: This is the 27th spring trail ride sponsored by the Montebello Volunteer Fire & Emergency Services. It is our main fund raising event and we appreciate your support. The community of Montebello is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. It is a rural (some would say remote) area with beautiful scenery; just perfect for a get away weekend. Registration: Advance registration and payment are required for each rider. Registration forms should be submitted before May 17, 2010 , and should include a copy of the negative coggins report for each horse. Forms are available online www.nelsoncounty/emergencyservices/montebello/ or request by email at montebellotrails@gmail.com. Riders must be 12 years old. Riders under 16 must wear a protective helmet and be accompanied by an adult. Please, request a youth waiver. Fee: The cost is $80/rider. This includes 5 meals, camping facilities, trails, & dance. Meals are available for non-riders for $30. Vegetarian meals can be requested in advance. Facilities: There is a large grassy area where you can park your truck, horse trailer, and set up a portable horse lot. Rental stalls are available through Camp Blue Ridge . These are arranged privately by calling (540) 377-2413 . Restroom and shower facilities are located in the fire station. Preparation: Horses should be well shod and trail conditioned. This is mountain terrain and sections of the trail may be steep and rocky. Cell phone reception is unreliable. The following phone numbers can be used for emergency contact; day (540) 377-2145 or night (540) 377-5712 . Directions: Montebello is located in Nelson County, VA on route 56 near the Blue Ridge Parkway ( BRP ). It is recommended that you travel by way of the BRP because it is the flattest and most scenic approach. Exit BRP at milepost 29 on to route 813 ( Whetstone Ridge Rd ), in .1 mile turn left on route 603 ( Irish Creek Rd. ) in .2 mile turn right (east) on to route 56. In about 3 miles you will see the village of Montebello . Turn left on to route 667 ( Fork Mtn. La. ). GPS systems frequently provide poor directions and unsuitable routes for long trailers. Our physical address is 119 Fork Mountain Lane , Montebello , VA 24464 . Adult Dressage Camp: July 9, 10, 11 at Morven Park Equestrian Center Clinicians: Wendy Murdoch, Bruno Greber, Susan Graham White Entry Form: www.morvenpark.org Click on: "Benefit Clinics and Shows" Silent Auction to Benefit Morven Park EC: July 31 at MP at EEMI Dressage Show and Pas de Duex Challenge Contact: Kathy Curtis: friesgal@verizon.net "Mountain Trail Riding at its Best" Come trail ride a horse or mule in our backyard, The George Washington National Forest . Guided Horseback Rides Horse & Mule Campground Bunkhouse Cabins Ranch Packages NEW 2009 Events Calendar http://www.fortvalleystable.com/ Trail Information VIRGINIA HORSE AUCTIONS Courtland Auction 1st Saturday of every month * Auction starts at 6:30pm (EXCEPT AUGUST) Located at the Courtland fairgrounds in the Livestock Building. Tack then horses. More information: Bruce @ Champion Saddlery #1-804-227-3434 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Victoria Livestock Market 2nd Saturday of Every Month * Auction Starts at 5:00pm Located at Victoria Livestock Market Tack then Horses More Information: Mary #1-804-539-6946 or 804-226-7024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Danville Horse & Tack Auction 3rd Saturday of every month * Auction starts at 1:00 PM Located at 2034 Livestock Rd Danville, VA 24530 Tack then Horses More Information: Ann M. King # 1-434-335-4966 or 434-942-8445 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Orange Horse & Tack Auction 3rd Sunday of every Month * Auction starts at 1:00 PM Located at Orange Livestock Barn Tack then Horses More Information: Joe #1-540-672-4688 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Blackstone Horse & Tack Auction 4th Saturday of every Month * Auction starts at 6:00pm Located at Blackstone Livestock Barn Tack then Horses More Information: Todd # 1-804-712-1612 FOR ALL OTHER INFORMATION: Please contact Garrett & Garrett @ 1-757-377-1719 Sporting Art Show and Sale at Morven Park Leesburg, Va. The Museum of Hounds & Hunting NA is pleased to announce the Beresford Gallery of Unionville, Pa., will present the 2008 Sporting Art Show and Sale in the historic Coach House at Morven Park over Memorial Day weekend. Having been on hiatus for several years, the return of the MHHNA show has been eagerly anticipated. The event is widely regarded for presenting a premier collection of work from highly acclaimed contemporary sporting artists. This year’s roster includes Beverly Wende, Juli Kirk, Nancy Pellatt, Larry Wheeler, Richard Hubbard, Peggy Kauffman, Linda Luster, Beth Carlson, sculptor J. Clayton Bright, wrought iron artist Eric Zanotti, and others – all with exciting new works shown for the first time. The 2008 exhibition poster features American Hounds by Julie Kirk (see below and attached). It is available for $15.00 and can be purchased at the event or through www.mhhna.org or by calling 703-777-2414. Proceeds from the posters, and a portion of the art sale proceeds, go to benefit the Museum’s efforts to preserve the art and artifacts of mounted hunting in North America . “We are thrilled to be back at beautiful, historic Morven Park,” says Elizabeth Beer of the Beresford Gallery. “It’s the perfect setting to showcase our legacy of fine sporting art to the public. We have several outstanding pieces to present and we’re proud to support the Museum of Hounds and Hunting through our success.” Marion Maggiolo, chairman of the MHHNA, echoes Ms. Beer’s sentiments: “The Museum’s collection includes pieces from the early 18th century, as well as works by some of the most notable sporting artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. To see this rich tradition continued by the talented contributors to this display of contemporary art is truly inspiring.” |
| Hunting license and keep it on you when hunting; VIRGINIA LICENSE MARYLAND HUNTING LICENSE |
| As of Dec. 09, all new "OUT and ABOUT" items will be published on my Newsletter. To receive Newsletter, go to "Contact Me" |
