Traditional English Hunting to Hounds with an Australian Backdrop
Hunting to hounds began in Australia in 1811, and since it's introduction The Sydney Hunt Club has hunted periodically in the Sydney and Southern Highlands areas. Hunting is a great non competitive day for riders as well as non-riders, and is also a great training ground for eventers wanting to improve fitness and give horses exposure to different environments.
The Sydney Hunt Club currently has 9 couple (18 hounds) and this year welcomes a new Huntsman, Donnchadh Brown. Donnchadh is a very keen and dedicated hunter from Ireland who has hunted with a variety of clubs throughout Ireland and America and is now settled in Australia with his wife Emma.
The Club is proud to be a member of Equestrian Australia and actively promotes rider & horse safety. If you are keen to hunt but do not have a horse, please contact Hamilton Barber on 0417 553 025 to discuss daily horse hire.
The Sydney Hunt Club currently has 9 couple (18 hounds) and this year welcomes a new Huntsman, Donnchadh Brown. Donnchadh is a very keen and dedicated hunter from Ireland who has hunted with a variety of clubs throughout Ireland and America and is now settled in Australia with his wife Emma.
The Club is proud to be a member of Equestrian Australia and actively promotes rider & horse safety. If you are keen to hunt but do not have a horse, please contact Hamilton Barber on 0417 553 025 to discuss daily horse hire.
Murray Valley Hunt celebrates 60 years!
The Murray Valley Hunt Club in Victoria have invited hunters from the Sydney Hunt to join in celebrating 60 years of hunting from 20th - 23rd June 2012.
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Have a ball on the June Long Weekend!
This June long weekend we are hunting Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th at Arthursleigh (near Marulan). Accommodation is available on the property for horses & riders.
We are finalising now so please let the Secretary know asap if you plan to attend. Thank you! |
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Latest Hunt Club News & Updates20 May 2012: We would love some indication as to who is intending on staying at Arthursleigh over the long weekend. If you think you may hunt and / or stay, please contact the Secretary as soon as possible.
Photos from last Sunday are now available in the photo gallery. 14 May 2012: A small field enjoyed the Mother's Day hunt at Mt Hercules yesterday. The day was chilly, but enjoyable, particularly as some new country was hunted, adjacent to Mt Hercules. If you have photos or an article for the newsletter, please e mail to info@sydneyhuntclub.com.au 7 May 2012: Photos of the hunt from the weekend are now available for viewing on the photo gallery page. For those camera snappy spectators, we would love to see your photos! Mail to info@sydneyhuntclub.com.au 4 May 2012: The full calendar for the 2012 season is now available! A printable document is also available - see the Calendars & Newsletters page. We may include some Wednesday hunts in the program this year also - keep an eye on the Calendar page for more details. 27 April 2012: Remember there will be a raffle at opening meet and some lovely Mother's Day gifts for sale to support feeding the hounds. All visitors, please contact a committee member for details prior to attending a hunt to help you come prepared. 26 April 2012: Check out our new 'For Sale' webpage where members are welcome to advertise any horse related items for sale! To advertise, please contact the Secretary on info@sydneyhuntclub.com.au. 1 April 2012: For those keen to hunt at Arthursleigh on the June long weekend, please contact the Secretary as soon as possible to help the committee confirm accommodation requirements. |
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Sydney Hunt Club Sponsors - 2012
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