Island Life October/November 2018

Equestrian
Smashing start
to the season
Mark and Kathy Domaille were the very
generous hosts of the Opening Meet of the
sixth season of the IW Farmer’s Bloodhounds,
at their beautiful Godshill Park Farm. Always a
popular place, over 30 riders and a great crowd
of foot followers enjoyed a warm welcome.
Despite a very wet and windy morning, the
clouds parted to give way to the sun and a
great day out with friends and the Bloodhound
family, who followed 10½ couple of enthusiastic
bloodhounds, nowadays all homebred, over
some of the Island’s best countryside.
After three hours of fun riding and good
camaraderie, the field gathered at the horseboxes
for an excellent tea and homemade cake as is the
Bloodhounds’ tradition. What a smashing start
to what promises to be another great season.
Pictures by Andy Thearle
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