Posted by: Erin K.
on Dec 27, 2008
I was invited to the Dec. 26th Tennessee Valley Hunt Boxing Day at Riverplains Farm. For anyone that knows me, I always worry about the animals, so I was pretty hesitiant to agree to a hunt. After a lot of questions I learned that TVH hounds are bred for their voices instead of speed which means that are not usually fast enough to catch a fox or coyote. I also gathered that the focus of the hunt is definitely not to injure anything, so I finally agreed to give it a try. I would be riding Ritza, Rachel's CDE Fresian/Saddlebred mare in the third field (hilltoppers), which was to be led by Rachel.
Posted by: Erin K.
on Dec 08, 2008
Unfortunately the Middle Tennessee Carriage Club ADT was cancelled this year, and when Rachel found out she got on the phone and arranged a trip to the Cannon Carriage Driving Center which is the home of Elizabeth Keathley and Valhalla Farms.
Posted by: Erin K.
on Dec 01, 2008
Mom and Dad drove up for Thanksgiving. We had a good time eating, drinking and really appreciating family and how lucky we are.
TJ and I ran over to Shakertown for a ride/drive with Emma and Will on Friday for a Spokes and Spurs get together while Mom and Dad did a quick tour. On Saturday we went back over to Shakertown and watched the Woodford Hounds Blessing of the Hounds. While I am not keen on running around killing things for sport, the concept of the whole process based on it's origins is intriguing and to watch that many people follow a pack of dogs across a field is impressive.
