August 10 Foxhunting Clinic

Posted on July 6, 2019 by orfhc

If you’ve ever dreamed of foxhunting but don’t know where to begin, Oak Ridge Hunt will hold an Introduction to Foxhunting on August 10 at Tea Time Farm in Afton, Virginia from 9 to 1.
The morning will begin with a mounted session with groups for both jumpers and hilltoppers.
This will include an introduction to hounds and a short hack with the pack.
The lunch break will feature a discussion by Dr. Rita Mae Brown about the history of hunting attire, with examples of proper turnout.
There will also be a discussion about tack and safety in the Hunt field
If you’ve ever dreamed of foxhunting, contact

information and to register. Entry fee $50.

Spring Hunter Pace Results

Posted on May 22, 2019 by orfhc

Thank you to everyone who helped at yesterday’s hunter pace, especially Sara and Dale Bateman, who hosted the event at their farm. We had secretary Lynn Stevenson, gatekeepers Sara Bateman, Dave Pritchard, Bob Satterfield, Cathy Denton, Checkpoint by Sue Satterfield and Lynne Stockton, and lunch setup by Dale Bateman and Liz Pritchard. Thank you to everyone who brought food for lunch.It was delicious as always. To our competitors, I apologize for any confusion about the course. We will do a better job next time.

The pace was set this year. Optimum time for 1st flight was 75 minutes, 2nd flight and Juniors was 85 minutes, and 3rd flight was 100 minutes. The results follow.

!st Flight

1 Mackenzie Shine, Brooks Arrington,Lindsay Enegless Paulette

2 Mary Kalergis, Elizabeth Lakney, Stephanie Guerlain

3 Liz Hall, Kathy Eichelberger

4 Kim Eastep, Joy Watkins

5 Cara Potter, Kelly Van Scoter

6 Bud Riddle, Anne Willson

2nd Flight

1 Heather Browning, Rachel Casdorph

2 Meghan Rexnode, Maddy Sliwoski

3 Meghan Custer, Jane Andrews, Becky Birnbaum

4 Jennifer Campbell, Anne Riley

5 Elizabeth Taylor, Karen Payne

3rd Flight

1 Lee and Berkeley Pemberton

2 Kathleen Anderson, Tina Mallia

3 Lynn and Raymond Tuckwiller

Juniors

1 Anne Morrison, Kenzie Miller, Camryn MacDonald

2 Victoria Joyce, Tierna Joyce, Anna Mason

3 Julie and Pippa Cook

4 Jennifer Daly, Virginia Butler, Leah Huffman

5 Kristen Jones, Liberty Prang, Karen Catron

6 Kay Carey, Olivia Wolpert

Congratulations to you all. Our next event is a Poker Ride on June 15 at Starvale Farm in Shipman. Our Summer Ride schedule will be out this week. We hope to see you all soon.

Upcoming Events

Posted on February 28, 2019 by orfhc

Mark your Calendars! Oak Ridge Fox Hunt Club will be holding several events over the coming months. We’re announcing dates in advance this year so folks can plan ahead.

Sunday, April 7: Judged Pleasure Ride at Penlan Station on Ridge Rd. in Arvonia, VA from 9 AM to noon. Enjoy a 7 mile ride along the dirt roads and rolling hills of Penlan Station. The ride includes 6 judged trail obstacles, all optional. Lunch is included, entry fee is $40. Please contact Susan Boone or Sara Bateman at midlomom@corvesto.net.

Oak Ridge Pleasure ride flyer

Pleasure Ride entry

May 18: Spring Hunter Pace

Spring Hunter Pace Flyer

Hunter Pace Entry

Release for all events
June 15: Poker Ride from Starvale Farm in Shipman, VA to Wood Ridge Farm Brewery and back. This will not be timed, so you can enjoy a leisurely ride on a summer morning.

Poker Ride Flyer

Poker Ride Entry

Release for all events

August 10: Introduction to Foxhunting Clinic at Teatime Farm in Afton. There will be divisions for Hunters, who want to improve their jumping skills while riding to hounds, and Hilltoppers, who are new to the sport.

September 7: Fall Hunter Pace Locations will be announced soon. Both Hunter Paces are part of a series of 6 Paces with Glenmore Hunt Club and Rockbridge Hunt, with series end awards.
All of our events include lunch for the participants. Mark your calendars- we look forward to seeing you soon.