Yesterday we paid a visit to the South Devon Hunt, who met on the edge of Broadhempston on land belonging to the owner of Fishacre Barton.
We arrived late due to some vehicle issues and found the hunt in the valley between Hollycombe Green and Bow Cross, not far from the meet. From there they headed west towards Kingston Gate Cross and then into the fields between Combe and Fursdon.
Several dense bits of covert were drawn under the watchful eyes of our three foot teams. Clearly the South Devon Hunt have also given up any pretence of trail-hunting.
Drawing blank in this area and amidst strong winds and torrential rain the hunt then headed further west towards Abham Copse and Clay Copse. Hounds started speaking and a fox broke immediately in front of sabs who were able to cover the scent and ensure this one got away. Hounds squeezed themselves through large patches of dense brambles lining the slopes of Clay Copse, with riders stationed on point on the road and in surrounding fields.
Eventually huntsman Guy Landau gave up on finding the fox in this area and headed slowly for home.
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