Good to be out again

There was an autumnal air although the temperature made it difficult for hounds to locate and follow the trails. Nonetheless what better place to be on a September morning than out with hounds.

The Stern

Who needed to be guided in by mobile 'phone?
Who jumped a ditch without warning the photographers?


Photographs

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A Trip to the Seaside

A terrific idea, building on the success of our summer hacks, a beach ride was arranged for a Sunday morning.

A select group enjoyed a pipe-opener over the sands without mishap: terrific!

The Stern

Who was not recognised because "I didn't recognise the dog"?

Photographs

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The years turn so fast.

It seems like only yesterday that we were out on an early spring morning but in fact a summer has passed since then (not that it felt very summery for much of the time) and here we are again.

With an air temperature of more than 60 degrees the trails proved hard for hounds to follow but nonetheless it was a great morning in great company.

This season we welcome "B" to the team - hope you enjoy your time with the EKHwWS.

The Stern

  Who left a voicemail offering money in return for not publishing certain picture?
  They also asked to have the pictures - it's no good - digital is not the same as buying the negatives!

Photographs

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The Terrier, Lurcher and Family Dog Show 31/7/16

What a super event organised by the EKHwWS Supporters' Club. The atmosphere was wonderful and Kennels were looking terrific. A huge thank you to the Supporters' Club team who organised this and set it all and to Stephen and his team for making us swell with pride as many visitors paused as they came up the drive and passed kennels to admire all of the hard work and the Supporters' Club for their work and financial contribution. The sun shone, there were plenty of entries and some super looking dogs.

Also a huge thank you to Robert Goddard and family for judging and stewarding the Terrier and Family Dog Classes. What fine people. It must have been as soon as they got home that Robert posted this to the EKHwWS Facebook page:

"I would just like to say thank you for my invitation to judge at your Terrier show today.The day seemed a thorough success as was your exquisite hospitality towards my Wife,daughter(who judged and stewarded the companion show) and I. I would also like to thank the exhibitors who not only gave me an exceptional entry in both quality and quantity,they all accepted my decisions sportingly. I was happy with both my dog and bitch winners"

Thanks, as ever, to The Crouch Clear Round Dog Show Jumping that provided a different sort of entertainment and delivered the blogger's raffle win to the door - glug!

Photographs
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Perhaps the youngest handler

Two belles from Sussex

The Supreme Champion - what a stunning dog!

Robert Goddard (centre) having judged and awarded the Supreme Terrier to the black dog with Claire, runner-up