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Editor’smessageWearepastdueforaninstallmentofourHornblowernewsletterandwehavelotsofinformation
toupdateourmemberson.Ithinkitissafetosaythelongandunendingwinterisover,weareall
backonourhorses,andenjoyingthesightsandsoundsofSpring.WewelcomeournewHuntsman
MarkMcManusashearrivedwithhoundsandhorsesat theKennels.Hegottoworkrightaway
andbeganwalkingouthounds thedayafterarriving, anddidHoundExercise the followingday!
Our shortbutsweetSpringHuntseasonisunderway,andourfirstoutings toourSouthgateand
Kraeling fixtures were enjoyable for all those who turned out. We are optimistically and
enthusiasticallypredictingagreatyearfortheEglintonandCaledonHounds.
PleasetakeamomenttositandrelaxandgetcaughtuponallthingsECH.
ChristineGraceyMFH
Contactus:EGLINTON&CALEDONHOUNDS
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THEHORNBLOWERSpring2018
MessagefromthepresidentSpring isan inspiringtime forthosewho lovehorses,houndsandthecountryside. It’sallabout
lookingforwardtonewbeginningswhileatthesametimemaintaining(andsometimesrepairing)
bridgestotraditionandthepast.
Thenew Board ofDirectors had its firstmeeting on Tuesday night and appointed Chairs to the
Standing Committees as well as reconfiguring a couple of key areas. A list of Committees and
Chairs is listedbelow. TheBoardalsoelectedofficersfortheupcomingyearandthose,too,are
listedbelow. Iwould like to thankall Boardmembers for theirenthusiasmandcommitment in
taking on these tasks. The Chairs will be reaching out to the membership at large to recruit
additionalcommitteemembersandtosetgoalsfortheupcomingyear.Wehavebegunbyputting
afocusonbothmembershipandterritorydevelopmentandappreciatethefreshideasandenergy
ofthosewhohaveacceptedthechallengesofthosereinvigoratedcommittees.
In closing, Iwould like to remind everyoneofwhat brings us together as a group: our loveof
hunting, loveofthecompanyofothers in thehuntingworld,and loveofthehoundsandhorses
that allow us to participate in this wonderful sport. Andmost importantly, to have FUN. We
belong to a special fraternity of individuals that cuts across club, country and even continental
boundariesandbindsustogether.Weshouldcherishthatgift.
HappyHunting,
SusanMurdoch,President
UPCOMINGEVENTS–
Savethesedates!
ECHPUPPYSHOW–
JUNE3,1:00PM
ATTHECRC
CANADIANHOUNDSHOW
JUNE9
LONDONHUNTCLUB
POLOFORHEART
JUNE24
TORONTOPOLOCLUB
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Introducingthe2018boardofdirectorsHereisalistingofyourECHBoardofDirectors,andtheirpositionsforthenextyear:
SusanMurdoch–President,ChairofExecutiveCommittee,ChairofGovernanceReviewCommittee
WendyBrett–Vice-President/Treasurer,ChairofFinanceCommittee,ExecutiveCommittee
TinaWalker–HonourableSecretary,ExecutiveCommittee
MasterAlastairStrachan–HuntCommittee
MasterChristineGracey–HuntCommittee,ExecutiveCommittee
MasterSusanRasmussen–HuntCommittee
TonyConnolly–ChairofMembershipCommittee
DebbieGee–ChairofSocialCommittee
MaggieKerr–ChairofTerritoryCommittee
JohnQuayle–ChairofPropertyCommittee
DebShortill–ChairofFundraisingCommittee
FROM THE BOOKSHELF OF THE GALLOPING LIBRARIAN I am presently reading The Whipper-In by Dennis Foster. I have dipped into this book many times as it has beautiful photographs as well as pertinent information for those who wish to glean a greater understanding of hunting in general, with an emphasis on the role of the whipper-in. A fascinating and informative read, it is also entertaining through the stories of the various exploits of Colonel Foster who, at the time of writing, had ridden with over 290 different packs of hounds in 11 countries. The information covered in the 300 pages ranges from the basics, such as how to dress and hold a whip, to the advanced complexities of weather and scenting conditions. The publication closes with a quote from Theadore Roosevelt which is as follows: "...the man who really counts in this world is the doer, not the mere critic-the man who actually does the work even if roughly and imperfectly, not the man who only talks or writes about how it ought to be done." I shall be so bold as to suggest, by "man", he means all mankind including women. Perhaps even including those who love the foxhound enough to try to help the huntsman on the day, however feebly. A whip is seldom right but strives to improve every time out. Meanwhile, The Whipper-In comes highly recommended. Watch this space for more literary adventures with The Galloping Librarian!
Our new Huntsman Mark
McManus arrived with his
own Beagle Pack, now the
ECHair Raisers! They will be
walkingoutonmostSundays
fromtheKennels.
ContactMarkattheKennels
to confirm dates and times.
Everyone is welcome to
attend!NextissueofHornblower:September2018
HUNTER PACE MONDAY MAY 21, 2018
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Teams of 4 Riders. Prizes for closest to optimum time & best “Flora and Fauna” themed Team Names and Costumes
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