Hunting With BCH
The Bedford County Hunt hunting territory is primarily in the north area of Bedford County but extends to Sweet Briar College in Amherst County. The territory is composed of woodlands, mountains and rolling terrain. Jumps are post and rail, coops and natural obstacles. Without the consent and goodwill of area landowners BCH could not exist. Since 1972 professional huntsman William R. (Bill) King (Joint Master since 1989) has hunted the hounds. The pack of Penn-Marydels that he has developed is well suited to our territory
Season
The Bedford County Hunt season begins on September 1st and lasts through late March. September and October are cubbing and informal. Formal season begins the first of November. Meets are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday unless otherwise scheduled. For hunting updates and cancellations, phone the Field Secretary Mrs. R. Crofton Held at 540-586-1051, Oldenacres@aol.com
Hounds
Penn-Marydel
The Penn-Marydel is a strain of American hounds bred for hunting in the farmland and woodlands of the Pennsylvania-Maryland-Delaware Area, hence their name. Penn-Marydels have a wonderful deep voice and excellent cold trailing ability, able to perform well in tighter, less open terrain. Although somewhat slower than the English and American Foxhounds, they possess sharp noses, great perseverance and incredible endurance, giving them the ability to find and hold a fox for hours. This makes them ideal for hunting the hills and thick woodland prevalent in Bedford County. Their voice is also a delight to hear and enables the followers to know where they are even in wooded country.
Follow this link to the MFHA website to see a list of the Bedford County hounds and their pedigrees: Bedford County Hounds The History of Bedford County Hunt Inc. -- pdf
Quarry
Red and grey fox, and occasionally bobcat
Masters Of Foxhounds
Mr. William R. King
Mrs. Jane Garland
Dr. Daniel Temeles
Huntsman
Mr. William R. King
Honorary Whippers-In
Mrs. John C. Bare
Mr. Edward H. Cann, Jr.
Mrs. Vernon C. Howerton
Mr. Michael Jackson
Mrs. Danny Johnson
Ms. Donna Johnson
Mrs. Garry Ragland
Mr. O.V. Rawlins
Board Of Managers
President: Dr. Stacy Katany
Vice President: Mr. Terry Morcom
Treasurer: Mr. R. Crofton Held
Secretary: Mrs. Heidi O'Connor
Members at Large: Mrs. Stephanie Mace, Mrs. Karen Martin Commitee Chairs
Newsletter: Mr. John Lofaso
Huntball: Mrs. Billi Bryant
Spring Horse Show: Dr. Elizabeth Gillmore
Fall Horse Show: Ms. Kindra Clauser, Dr. Elizabeth Gillmore
Point to Point: Mr. Dick Long
Fall Hunter Pace: Mrs. Libby Ragland
Summer Hunter Pace: Mrs. Richard Long
Field Secretary: Mrs. R. Crofton Held
Webpage: Ms. Donna Johnson
Fixture Cards
Members may obtain a fixture card by contacting the Secretary.
Capping
The capping fee is
$35.00. Please contact the honorable secretary Mrs. Heidi O'Conner
(540) 587-3756(email
info@heidishomes.net)
Membership
Membership in the Hunt is by invitation. Prospective members must be proposed to the Board of Managers by at least two voting members. Membership categories are:
* Individual Membership: A single rider membership open to any person eighteen years of age or older.
* Junior Membership: Is by invitation of the Board of Managers and is available to those persons eighteen years of age and under, and to those of an older age who are full time students attending any institution of higher learning.
* Social Membership: Open to any person eighteen years of age and older or family who have an interest in the goals and activities of the Bedford County Hunt.
* Associate Membership:
* Long Distance Membership:
* Family Membership: A multi-rider membership open to adults and immediate family members residing in the same household.
* Education Institutions and Riding Academy/stables: www.sbc.edu; http://www.rmwc.edu/
Colors
The colors of the Bedford County Hunt are gold and brown. Hunt Colors are awarded annually by the Bedford County Hunt Masters of Foxhounds to members who hunt regularly and have demonstrated that they are an asset to the club.
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