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catherine.austen@futurenet.com
Axe Vale Harriers, Higher Bruckland Farm, Devon
AFTER what can only be described as a long and trying winter, arriving at Higher Bruckland Farm just outside Musbury in Devon was akin to arriving in paradise.
The sun was shining and daffodils glinted within the Devon banks edging the lane leading to the farm. Sandy and Chris Holmes’ front garden was bursting with tables and chairs full of Axe Vale Harriers supporters, basking in the first sun of the year while enjoying a full English.
Trailers and lorries were logistically jammed into every nook and cranny. And children in various states of attire were buzzing around either grooming ponies, tacking up or taking orders in the farmhouse kitchen.
Hunt chairman Peter Webber, stationed at the front door on a deckchair, proceeded over affairs. Bookings exceeded 100 at £10 a head with raffle tickets adding weight to the coffers. And a complimentary glass of port at that time of day went a long way to creating a genial atmosphere.
“The harriers are so keen to work and are very sensitive”
HUNTSMAN LAURA SHILLAM
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