Published Date:
30 December 2009
By Staff Copy
MIDDLETON Hunt (East) upheld the long running tradition of the Boxing Day meet despite snow and icy conditions preventing the horses from attending.
Over 250 spectators descended on Driffield Showground, Kelleythorpe to witness what has become a traditional part of Christmas for many.
Wintry weather meant it was unsafe for the horses to take part but not wanting to disappoint the crowds the huntsmen and women exercised the hounds on foot instead, making for what joint master of Middleton Hunt (East) Simon Roberts has described as 'a spectacle.'
Mr Roberts said the event was well supported and added: "While we know it's not safe to go trail hunting due to the snow and ice, obviously for people who turn out Boxing Day after Boxing Day we felt it was important we had a spectacle."
Pictures by Mike Hopps
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Last Updated:
30 December 2009 9:26 AM
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Source:
Driffield Times
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Location:
Driffield
