LONG LAKE HOUNDS MOCK HUNT
Saturday, June 9, 2012 11:00 a.m.
Whitney Woods, Independence, MN 55359
Pioneer Creek Road (East side near Turner Rd.)
Call the LLH Hotline for directions
(952) 473-1303
or visit www.longlakehounds.com
WHAT is a Mock Hunt? It is a
trail ride through a magnificent piece of property lasting approximately 90
minutes (it includes crossing a stream).
HOW does it work? Several riders (who
know the woods) start out and drop popcorn along the path, as if they were a
fox leaving a scent path; (the birds pick up the popcorn after we are gone and
love us for leaving it). The next group of riders are the hounds and they look for the popcorn and when they see it,
bark like hounds. Staff follows
and blows a “horn” to signal the hounds. The next group of riders follow the “hounds” at a slower pace. This group is
divided into those who wish to trot and canter and those who wish to trot and
walk. Each group has a leader who is familiar with the woods. The pace of each
group is determined by the competency of horse and rider. Safety is the number
one emphasis.
WHERE is Whitney Woods? It is located off Hwy 12 near the Maple Plain Polo
Field on the corner of Turner Rd. and Pioneer Creek Rd. It is a 400 acre woods
with trails throughout. Parking
will be along Pioneer Creek Rd. Use 7305 Pioneer Creek Rd., 55359 for MapQuest
Go west on Hwy 12 through Maple Plain to County Rd. 90
and turn left. Continue to Turner Rd. and turn right. Continue to Pioneer Creek
Rd. and turn right. Proceed until you see trailers parked along the right side
of the road.
HOW MUCH does it cost? Pony Clubbers and
kids are free of charge. Adults are asked to contribute $10 for refreshments
with the remainder going to the Kennel Fund to feed the hounds.
WILL THERE BE DOGS AT THIS EVENT? There will be no foxhounds at this event. This is only a trail ride and
not a hunt.
Liability Waivers will be
required
Details:
Direct questions to Cindy
Piper (612) 868-2190 cindypiper46@gmail.com
Lisa Foster at (612) 202-4492 lisabfoster@gmail.com or
James Cullen
(612) 384 7041 jcullen@alliancemgmt.com
Directions and Details: View
on line at www.longlakehounds.com
