PUTARURU MOCK HUNT

Putaruru Press, Volume XXVI, Issue 1345, 1 September 1949, Page 4

PUTARURU MOCK HUNT

PONY CLUBS COMBINE In perfect weather the Putaruru Pony Club’s first combined hunt was held on the properties of Messrs O. Dennison and F. Tipler. After a good breakfast in Mr Dennison’s paddock, on Overdale Road, all assembled and were addressed by the district commissioner, Mr E. Ward, who introduced Mr L. P. Swarbrick, Waikato representative of the New Zealand Pony Clubs’ Association. The hounds were then called together and marked with red sashes. They were led by Miss B. Baldwin, who was ably assisted by Mr A. Higgins as whip. The hounds led the large field of about 80 riders over Mr Dennison’s farm, across the road into Mr Tipler’s. Although the trail was lost occasionally a fast run brought them to the far end of Mr Tipler’s property. After a spell a fresh pack of hounds was chosen and the homeward run commenced. A few spills occurred as is inevitable at a large hunt, adding to the thrills of the sport.

Once more the large crowd of riders and followers on foot and car assembled around the tent to enjoy afternoon tea. Mr Porter, of Te Aroha, thanked Putaruru for the day’s fun, and so ended an enjoyable sporting event. Among those following were:— From Te Aroha: Jon Hall on Pepper, Richie Rendall on Laddie, Wendy Porter on Gold Top, Seaton Porter on Cock Robin, Audrey Paton on Zoe, Marleen West on Judy, Mr Pumphrey on Dusky, Mr Porter on Charcoal, Mrs Hall on Day Dreamer; also Mesdames Porter and Paton, Diana Porter, Christine Porter, Judy Nelson, Sheryl Pumphrey and David Porter. From Matamata: Leonie Russell

on Starlight, Robina Russell on Jacko, Jack Davey on Squeak, Mrs A. Moore on Beau Garcon, Miss Betty Roan on Jay, Bill Tims on Flicka, Jack Tims on a chestnut, Garry Tims on a chestnut, Tom Cole on Peanut; also Mrs R. Russell, Mrs M. Winchcombe, Mr A. Moore, Mr Don Hayes, Mr and Mrs Thirlwall.

From Hamilton: Murray Miller on Boy Blue, Albert Stevens on Grey Light, Anne Harwood on Piccolo; also Mr and Mrs Harwood and family? From Morrinsville: Mr L. p. Swarbrick dn Shank’s Pony. Putaruru: Mr O. W. Dennison, Miss Beth Baldwin (master) on Blue Marble, Mr A. Higgins (whip) on Lady Betty, Mr E. Ward (deputy master) on Battle King, Miss K. O’Sullivan on Sir Emmett, Mrs Fitzherbert on Jenny, Mr S. Tindall on a chestnut, Mr C. Pipe on Prince Charles, Mr T. L. Scott on Nellie, Mr .H. S. Ward on Stella, Mr W. Sanders on Kerry Lad, Mr W. J. Ward on Eagle, Mr G. Cotter on Tony, Mrs J. Baily on Lancer, Mr J. Bayly on Hop-over, Miss E. Main on Katinka, Keith Chandler on Mercury, Alan Grassan on Merryplane, lan Hazelhurst on Ranger, Nancy Scott on Kaharoa, Merle Barker on Kinda, Jill Gilbert on Scotland, Len Hodgson on Smarty, Mr D. Buxton on Destiny, Mary Hodgson on Dinky, Gwen Dennison on Mischief,\ Anne Mason on Dolly, Rosemary Speer on Tiptoes, Dorothy Bowie on Whistler, M. Gairdner on Queenie, Irene Dennison on Black Beauty, Douglas Hosking on Kerry, Peter Holdcroft on Jessie, Barry Cannell on Honey, A. Young on Bluebell, Anne Bayly on Redgate, A. Hosking on Trixie, Don Sanders on Rob Roy, Ray Iremonger on Peter Piper, Janet Gallagher on Jimmy, Jocelyn Stewart on Peter Pan, Judith Knight on Rob Roy, Fred Turner on Tommy, David Wood on Brownie, John Wood on Bluebell, Brian Spraggon on Buddy, Garth Dunlop on Midget, John Townsend on a chestnut, J, Baily on Billy, M. Baily on Windsor, Gill Mitchell on Firefly, M. Sheerin on Bonnie, D. Baily on Acre, C. Campbell on Stardust, D. Brown on Minui.

Also among the many spectators and helpers were Mrs Mcßae, Mr and Mrs W. J. Baldwin, Mrs Hos.king, Mrs Young, Mrs Iremonger, Mr and Mrs Hodgson, Mr and Mrs O’Sullivan, Mrs Gallagher, Mrs, Mitchell. Local Members Travel

Twelve Putaruru riders attended a mock hunt at Morrinsville last Saturday. They were: E. Ward on Bluebell, Irene Dennison on Boy Blue, Merle Barker on Kinda, David Wood on Beauty, Mary Hodgson on' Dinky, Len Hodgson on Smarty, Gwen Dennison on Mischief, Nancy Scott on Kaharoa, Keith Chandler on Mercury, John Wood on Bluebell, D. Brown on Minui, Miss K. O’Sullivan on Sir Emmett, also Mr and Mrs O’Sullivan and Mr T. L. Scott.