We were thrilled to host 30 riders on November 5, 2024, including friends from Oak Ridge Hunt, Keswick Hunt, and Mells Foxhounds for Virginia Hunt Week! Huntsman Julie Bullock, DVM brought ten and a half (10 ½) couple hounds for the day’s adventure.

Despite hot, dry, and windy conditions, which made it difficult for the hounds to carry a scent, we crossed the Middle River to explore the Winding River fixture and were rewarded with a sighting of a red fox! Our hounds followed the fox scent in and out of the river.

Belated thanks to everybody who helped make a successful Virginia Hunt Week day at Bonnie Doon. Members went above and beyond to organize the hunt breakfast — providing food, setting up the stirrup cup, and manning the bar!

From appetizers to desserts, your contributions made the day truly special. Masters and staff offered invaluable support, and landowner, Angelika O’Donnell, not only hosted us at Bonnie Doon Farm but also rode to the hounds.