Hi guys,

how are you?
I am fine and ready for the most amazing photographer's season - colorful autumn

Yesterday I attended a great event, the St. Hubert's ride.
It is basically a fox hunt - but without harming any animal of course. There are many St. Hubert's rides accross the country, so the one saw was one of many. Of course it is based on the hunting tradition, when both men and woman dressed elegantly to join the drama and enjoy the atmosphere. Great mood stays, but no animal is chased and torn apart.

In the first part, riders simply enjoy a long ride through the forests and meadows.
The chased "fox", in this case a person with a fox tail (fake or real) on its shoulder, prepares a number of tricks or natural obstacles for its hunters - for example a shallow river the horses must wade through or a fallen tree which must be overcomed by a jump. The hunters are led by a Hunt Master, who watches carefully for any little offence of any rider.

After they come back to the audience, where there is usually live music and food and drinks, the riders are punished for their sins - by eating and drinking of course
Then there come some little funny games, for example a jumping competition or a slalom, all natural, horses are not forced to do anything.
The weather dediced to be a bit crazy, combining rain, sun or dark clouds, but nobody complained.
It's just fun for both humans and animals.
The crowd is chearful, the horses are beautiful and the meals are just delicious.

Then comes the very last part - "Halali" is announced and all the riders break into the gallop in attempt to catch the "fox" and steal the tail.
The one who succeeds is the king of the hunt

Hopefully I will have to join also the next year, it was great!

See a little report

Have a nice day,

Wox.