Besides just managing the Kennels, hounds, and territory this summer, Charles and Boo have been busy at the Hound Shows!
Carolina Hound Show
Charles judged the Penn Marydel Ring and the English Ring bitches. Boo's terrier, Bizzi, was 2nd in the terrier class for bitches, while her dog, Rolo, won the terrier class for dogs and went on to win Reserve Champion Terrier for the show. Boo won the Hollering Contest as well (is anyone surprised???) ;-)
Virginia Hound Show
Charles was one of four huntsmen asked to speak at the MFHA Whipper-In seminar, the Saturday before the Virginia Foxhound Show. The seminar was incredibly interesting and educational for whipper-ins old and new. This would be a great experience for anyone that is currently whipping-in, aspires to whip-in, and field members. Being able to listen to four different huntsmen, from different territories, answer questions and discuss what they like to see in staff was very helpful. Additionally they put up two different maps and gave the audience scenarios to determine how staff should respond based on terrain, conditions, and number of staff out.
Foxboro Foot Pack
Some of you may remember, earlier this year, when the Foxboro Foot Pack came up with thier Basset Pack to rabbit hunt. Well, keep an eye out for this week's Chronicle, as our own Boo Montgomery was named a new joint Master of Bassets for the Foxboro!!! Please congratulate her the next time you see her! Well deserved and we are all looking forward to joining her on some Basset Hunts this year!