College Valley and North Northumberland Hunt

[jultaylor1972 2]

We were there aswell, 12 0'clock; we should have all met up !!! We had plenty of chicken legs, sandwiches and wine !!!! Could have had our own show !!!

Cheers.

Yes, we could have. Hope this foot and mouth nightmare is over faster than the last time!! Poor bloody farmers

[dennned 172]

Have to agree with a lot that chartpolski said, I like the hunt supporters shows, and have supported loads over the years, but their skills at putting on an event, at times, borders on the ludicrus..I remember judging the Morpeth hunt years ago, and during the show the parade of hounds came through as if on the scent of a hound, nearly ploughed us down if we hadnt got out the way..at Anccrum a well to do lady asked if she could put her goat into the show, the organiser had more or less agreed, until I as the co-judge said no way...and judges, it seems that employing someone that had a collie or labrador 30 years ago is a good idea for a judge..Lurcher folk want a lot more at shows than what hunt shows are able to give..if the likes of Lowther etc are on the same day, with sponsored classes, knowlegable judges, racing etc, etc, etc....the hunt shows have no chance.

I hope the organisers do get some assistance, its a fantastic setting worthy of any show, worth the day out just to see the place

Weather permitting I will be there, hope there is a good turn out

Hi Doxhope, I'll deffinately be there, even though it was bad last year ! I've had an offer to be taken to Lowther, but honestly, I prefer the hunt shows, as I follow the hunts, (and have been on a few demonstrations !!). Last year was basicaly a rip off to get in; nothing to see or do; the lurcher show was about the worst I've seen !! So why go ? ; Simply to support a hunt. I would have loved to give some advice or judge, but I will be showing my dogs, and if I was in any way associated with the show and I won anything, the "cliques" tounges would start wagging !!! Yes, there really is such sad people at lurcher shows !! I will support the show by being there, entering my dogs, going on raffles, etc, and hopefully having a good day !! Hope for a bit craic with you.

 

 

Cheers.

Edited June 9, 2008 by dennned

[Gin 498]

Just pointing out this is last years thread,- this years show is on 3rd August.

[dennned 172]

Just pointing out this is last years thread,- this years show is on 3rd August.

 

 

sorry , gin , did'nt realise , what time does it start , and do they still need a full schedule , they asked me for one last year , as they never covered all lurcher clases

[chartpolski 24,164]

Last years didn't go ahead Den; Up until the day before, it was on, we drove all the way up there, and there was just a note pinned to the gate saying "cancelled" !! I was a bit pissed off as they had my number and could have called me, and I could have let a few people know, and saved them a trip ! Not sure if we'll go this year, as two years ago it was a farce ! Shame, as I like to support the hunt shows, but I won't be going to the Morpeth or the Roman Wall show, as they were terrible !!

Cheers.

[dennned 172]

Last years didn't go ahead Den; Up until the day before, it was on, we drove all the way up there, and there was just a note pinned to the gate saying "cancelled" !! I was a bit pissed off as they had my number and could have called me, and I could have let a few people know, and saved them a trip ! Not sure if we'll go this year, as two years ago it was a farce ! Shame, as I like to support the hunt shows, but I won't be going to the Morpeth or the Roman Wall show, as they were terrible !!

Cheers.

cheers , ritchie , i looked at the post last night , did'nt realise it was last years , but if it was not good , i might go elsewhere instead , you keeping ok , you missed the best party in the world , on fri & sat , thousands there