2021 Lowcountry Hunt - Opening Meet at Airy Hall Plantation

Hunt Masters in Pink Coats lead the way!

Despite above average temperatures continuing into the Fall season, the fixture calendar of The Lowcountry Hunt began with the Opening Meet at Airy Hall in the ACE Basin. The sunny and clear conditions were welcome with a busy schedule including the blessing of the hounds, and a special music performance on the steps of the Big House. Airy Hall owner Buck Limehouse greeted the crowd of fox hunting enthusiasts, and they were appreciative of the hospitality. The hounds were led away towards the woods, the horses soon followed, and the tractor carrying the Tally Ho wagon fired up and the hunt got underway.

The Lowcountry Hunt Hounds!

The staff for Lowcountry Hunt carry radios so that they can be in communication with others about the section of woods that is currently being hunted, and the Whippers In patrol property lines to make sure the hounds don't leave. Don't Forget, no foxes are hurt during the hunt, this is simply a traditional exercise about the chase, and does not involve a kill. Hunt Masters in their Pink Coats lead the riders down oak lines trails, and past stations for jumping for those who ride with a high level of training. Sometimes the hounds will pick up the scent of a coyote, and that can also induce hunt conditions, but on this warm day their was little chasing and more of a show of determination to enjoy the day. A hunt breakfast at noon allowed everyone to relax and share their stories from the field along the banks of the Ashepoo River, in the heart of the ACE Basin. 

Horses Leaving the Barn at Airy Hall

To view past blog entries from Lowcountry Hunt click on 2013 Hunt Weekend - 2013 Hunt Weekend / Photos - 2012 Airy Hall - 2011 Closing Meet / Airy Hall - 2010 Closing Meet / Airy Hall 

Rider John Sanford gets separated from his
horse. Riders jump at their own peril.

Mother and daughter Riders on draft horses