Middleburg Hunt - Calendar of Events

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“Get Ready to Hunt” Trail Rides each Saturday in August at 8 a.m.: Approved helmets and negative coggins tests are required. There is no charge for any of the rides, but donations are much appreciated. If you have not signed a release form since May of this year, we ask that you do so when you arrive before participating with us. There will be a jumping and a non-jumping group. Locations are as follows: August 6 Mortgage Hall, August 13 Foxcroft School (please use the stable entrance), August 20 Meadowkirk, August 27 Wind Fields. Directions to these locations are on our website. Be sure to check the kennel tape for updates: (540) 687-8411. In the event of a change due to inclement weather or other reason, the tape will be updated no later than 6 a.m. the Saturday of an August Trail Ride.

Opening of autumn hunting Monday, September 5, at Glenwood Park at 7 a.m.: At Glenwood, please observe the posted speed limit and park in the designated area being careful not to damage the grass. A tailgate breakfast will follow hosted by Brenda O’Donnell and Cathy Spicer. Autumn hunting is open to subscribers and cappers.

Puppy Auction at Mr. & Mrs. Larry Manning’s Mount Harmony on Saturday, September 10, at 5 p.m.: Diane and Larry Manning have again invited us to the spectacular loft party room of their beautiful barn. Complete with cocktails and fabulous hors d’oeuvres, this party gives you the chance to purchase the right to name one of the Middleburg Hunt puppies. There is no charge to attend. Form a syndicate or work alone, but put your hand up to be the successful bidder to name one of our future superstars! Please bring your children. They will be put to work presenting puppies, and there is no better combination.

Theodora A. Randolph Field Hunter Championship, Monday, October 3, fixture to be announced: We are invited to host the competitors and judges of this Championship. Tailgate refreshments will follow.

Virginia Field Hunter Championship, Sunday, October 23: This year we will host this competition, as is the custom, because our own George Kingsley won the Championship last year. It will be held at Foxcroft School. Each recognized hunt in Virginia will be invited to send two representatives to compete. A tailgate breakfast will follow.
Opening Meet at Groveton Farm by the kind invitation of the Evans Family at 9 a.m., Saturday, November 5.
- Governors’ Opening Meet Breakfast in honor of our landowners, to be held at Foxstone Farm, the home of Penny and John Denegre at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 5.
- Fox/Hound Day at Foxcroft School on Saturday, November 19: Meet at 9 a.m. at the stable. The field and hounds will move off from the Head of School’s house, Covert. As is the tradition, Foxcroft students will serve in honorary staff positions for the day of hunting. This is one of the ways we prepare future leaders of our sport.
- Christmas in Middleburg on Saturday, December 3: Perhaps our most popular meet, hounds and field parade down Main Street prior to hunting, to the delight of thousands of spectators. What a great way to kick off the holiday season!
- Hunt Ball in Spring of 2023: Plans are underway for a spectacular evening of dinner, dancing and of course silent auction bidding to benefit our hounds. Details to follow.