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Hunt Horses for Lease

Do you want to try hunting but don’t have a horse? There is nothing better than riding an experienced hunt horse (they LOVE their job). If it has been your dream to try fox hunting, why not consider leasing a hunt horse for the day or season? We want you to ride with us in

Cheryl Rings2026-04-13T07:41:39-04:00March 18th, 2024|

Old Chatham Goes to Belle Meade

Early Sunday morning, January 14th, 2024, our very own Huntsman Stephanie Lee and First whipper-in Sabrina Sebben, MFH set off for the long, thousand mile, drive to the Belle Meade hunt in Georgia. Stephanie was invited to hunt the hounds at the Belle Meade Performance Trials! For those who aren't familiar, each hunt brings their

Cheryl Rings2024-02-09T15:15:53-05:00February 9th, 2024|

Annual NY & NJ Puppy Show 2023

Annual NY & NJ Puppy Show, Warwick, NY May 7th, 2023 On Sunday May 7th Old Chatham Foxhounds and handlers headed out bright and early to Warwick NY where the 2023 NY/NJ Regional Puppy show was being hosted by Windy Hollow Hunt. We could not have asked for better weather or

Rebecca2023-05-13T17:44:44-04:00May 12th, 2023|

The Retired Hound

On occasion, the Old Chatham Hunt Club will retire a hound. There are a few reasons that a hound could be retired. When they are, the hound and their new family win! These easygoing hounds make friends everywhere they go. The Foxhound is a wonderful breed that offers a long, healthy lifespan and a social,

Cheryl Rings2023-05-15T12:13:00-04:00October 19th, 2021|

Beagling and Foxhunting, a perfect partnership

Introducing new riders and horses to foxhunting can be a bit tricky - the noises and pace can be a bit too exciting for some. It is important for all involved to take it slow. We're extremely fortunate because the Old Chatham Hunt Club has both a fox hound and a beagle pack. Photos are

Cheryl Rings2023-03-30T07:24:54-04:00October 23rd, 2019|

2019 Special Days

If you participate in ANY of our events (the clinic, roading, or hunter pace) you will be eligible to come foxhunting with us for free ($50 value) during our informal fall hunting (August and September). Note: This is at the master's discretion as foxhunting may not be suitable or safe for all horses or riders.

Cheryl Rings2023-03-30T07:24:54-04:00May 17th, 2019|

2018 Hunter Pace Results

Hunter Pace Results Thank you to all of our participants at this year's hunter pace! It was a great day full of fall leaves, long canters, inviting jumps and best of all, friends. We can't wait to see you all again next year! 2018 Pace Results 1st Batch of Photos Wonderful pace, glorious

Cheryl Rings2023-03-30T07:24:55-04:00October 9th, 2018|

New York District Puppy Show 2018

Millbrook Hunt’s Unentered hound wins Best in Show, Windy Hollow’s Riley runner-up Hosted by the Old Chatham Hunt on May 19th At Valley View Farm Judges: Hugh Robards and Andrew Marren Written by Gail Day Photography by Rebecca Loyche The New York District Puppy Show hosted by the Old Chatham Hunt at Valley View Farm

Cheryl Rings2018-05-26T17:34:53-04:00May 21st, 2018|

NBC Beagle Event in Covertside & additional article (OC hounds competed!)

Merry members: After competitions and events, I often provide a write up with photos, and send to various hunting outlets for publication if they are interested. Ms. Drum from eCovertside enjoyed the recent article on the Triple Challenge and has provided and edited write-up of same for their online newsletter (my original article was a

Cheryl Rings2023-03-30T07:24:55-04:00September 4th, 2016|

It all Started with a Foxhunting Clinic, Part 2

A Tale of a Clinic Rider from Years Past Missed PART 1? My first season, I rode mostly in 3rd field. My wonderful gelding found that the excitement could be overwhelming at times and with his increased activity, he was also getting more grain. It took some time to work those things out and by

Cheryl Rings2024-02-09T09:58:38-05:00May 24th, 2016|

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