The Farmington Hunt kennels and clubhouse are located in northwestern Albemarle County near Free Union. Our territory encompasses not only the rolling hills and fields at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where we have followed hounds since 1929, but also reaches into historic southern Albemarle along the Hardware and James rivers. Our country’s diverse terrain presents constant opportunity for great sport with a wide variety of riding experiences.
January 2012
Well winter has finally arrived but the hounds did not seem to care at Millington on the 14th. It was a tough scenting day with cold and wind but anyone who watched those 4 couple bring the line across the open field at Midway and continue it through the open and by the pond saw drive and determination and a few wonderful cold noses. That long legged Charlie gave us a real trip. He must not have read the memo the first 3 foxes sent out on going to ground quickly. Then to top it off, a fox in the Crazyman cover! There has not been one there all season and boy he went away due north. It surely makes you proud of our hounds, huntsman and staff when they show that good sport on a difficult day. Daron’s venery was 110% as well.
By the time you read this it will be time to eat Chili and Ribs at the Clubhouse on January 28th. Rumors have it that several of last year’s cooks are fine-tuning their sauces and even consolidating their recipes. Last year several of the losers in the competition alleged that the judges were bribed and they are promising gastronomic revenge. We should have a real treat. That is quickly followed February 18th by the “Hunters' Dinner” organized by Beth Sutton, Kay Barquin and a great committee of member and guest chefs and hunters. We all remember the wonderful dinner they put on two years ago. Duck, venison, rabbit, oysters, good local wine and Debbie Wright’s desserts. Come hungry.
Happy New Year and best wishes for good hunting in the spring season.
