Blessing the Hounds
On 3rd November 2013, the Masters of the Easton Harriers arranged a Service at the Kennels celebrating St Hubert’s day. During the Service Hounds from the Easton Harriers, Stour Valley Beagles, and the Eastern Counties Mink hounds received the traditional St Hubert’s blessing from Rev Julian Barker. St Hubert who is Patron Saint of hunting is probably less known here in the UK, however he is much recognised in France and it is on this date every year that Hunts gather up and down the Country to remember and pay their respects to him. We are indeed fortunate to have a piece by Charles Freeman explaining more about him and the important role he plays still today in the hunting world. We are delighted that St Hubert is becoming better known in England and I hope the pictures of the day will help you soak up the atmosphere of this very special occasion.
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