Black Rock was not a good location for a hare yesterday as the Otago Hunt Club celebrated its 140th jubilee in style.
It was not all about galloping — "we are a very social bunch who enjoy regular stops to catch our breath and bring the hip flasks out", she said.
About 250 horses and riders followed a pack of hounds over fences, through gullies and across paddocks as the hounds searched for a scent to follow.
Hunt master Anne Beattie said the club received 330 registrations from riders throughout New Zealand, as well as the United Kingdom and an Australian-based Irishman, for the Hunt Week celebrations.
Mia Webster and Splash tackle a sparred fence in style as the Otago Hunt Club rode out at Black Rock, near Lee Stream, yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY
Today, members of the public were welcome to attend the national hound show at Wingatui racecourse, where judging starts at 9.30am.
A hunt ball would be held at the racecourse tonight.
A busy week of hunts and activities would wrap up with a final hunt at Barewood, Pukerangi, tomorrow.
