Island Life Magazine Ltd November/December 2005 | Page 31

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EQUESTRIAN

First Hunt of the season...
The fifth of November was a date to
remember not just for bonfire-goers – but
also for the Isle of Wight Fox Hounds, who
were holding their first meeting of the
season on that day. The inaugural meet
attracted a strong turnout, proving that
hunting is still an extremely popular sport
on the Island – although, in line with the
new regulations, drag hunting was the order
of the day.
Riders of all ages (from young children to
senior citizens) and from a wide range of
backgrounds gathered for the event suggesting that this is a sport that’s highly
unlikely to disappear from the Island, no
matter what legislation is introduced.
The meeting attracted only two protesters,
armed with video camera and GPS (Global
Positioning System).
Left: Ellie Trousdale - Right: Johan Christophson.

Left: Phil Legge with Anna Reed winner
of the Isle of Wight Point to Point Cup.
Above: Sharon Begley.
Right: Zoe Trousdale leading Ellie
around followed by Anna Reed.
Middle - Left: A great turnout with 40
riders, and 200 followers.
Middle - Courtney Sanderson.
Middle - Right: Mark Dibbens - This is
the only picture from 12 that we took
where he is not eating!

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