(Photo courtesy of Jim Mertz, Suddenly Still Photography)
Click here to read the MFHA’s “Guide for Hound Shows, Puppy Shows & Performance Trials” [2013].
The Masters of Foxhounds Association of America’s Guide for Hound Shows tells us that the purpose of Hound Shows is to provide the opportunity to evaluate the quality of hounds, gain knowledge, and exchange ideas not only about breeding and showing hounds but also relating to many other areas that are essential to the sport of foxhunting.
A huntsman seeking to add to her kennel’s gene pool may use hound shows as a time to view and compare foxhounds, evaluating merits and traits that she might like to introduce to her pack.
Hound shows are also a social time for masters, huntsmen, hunt members, and attendees to discuss foxhounds and hunting in a relaxed and open setting.
(Photo courtesy of Jim Mertz, Suddenly Still Photography)
Hound shows are a wonderful and super fun experience for spectators as well as presenters. Members, volunteers, and guests are very welcome!
There are many ways to be involved in hound shows:
Help with Hound Prep: We always need help before the shows prepping our hounds. And trust us, the hounds are really wonderful!
Come as a spectator: You are very welcome to come as a spectator! Hound shows are fun! Here is your chance to celebrate hounds and huntsmen while also having the opportunity to talk hounds and hunting with fellow enthusiasts.
Present a Hound: Want to present a hounds. Adult and junior hunt members are encouraged to present. Our huntsman Rachel is happy to show you the ropes!
(Photo courtesy of Jim Mertz, Suddenly Still Photography)
Learn about hounds and hound shows, including travel/carpooling arrangements, dates and times of hound prep and shows, and what to expect from the different venues (shopping? reception before the show? horn blowing content?), by:
- Subscribing to our Mailing List (on the sidebar ➔)
- Following us on Facebook
- Reviewing our Calendar here on our fabulous website
- Contacting our Huntsman or our Masters
(Photo courtesy of Karen Kandra)
Wentworth Hunt hounds, huntsman, and supporting hunt staff, members, and oh-so-wonderful volunteers attended three hounds shows in the spring of 2023:
- 2023 New England Hunts Hound Show on Sunday, May 21
- 2023 Virginia Hound Show on Sunday, May 28
- 2023 Bryn Mawr Hound Show on Saturday, June 3
(Photo courtesy of Jim Mertz, Suddenly Still Photography)
Click here for the results of the 2023 New England Hound Show.
The New England Hound Show was held on Saturday, May 21, at Tyrone Farm in Pomfret, CT. The New England Hound Show is is our local show, about 2 hours from our kennels in Lee, NH.
Wentworth Hunt hounds were superstars, as were their presenters, our huntsman, and of course are incredible volunteers! Wentworth results are below.
Single Dog – Entered Penn-Marydel
1st: Wentworth Redford
2nd: Wentworth Rupert
3rd: Wentworth Rocko
4th: Wentworth Remy
Single Dog – Entered Crossbred
3rd: Wentworth Agave
Single Bitch Entered – Penn-Marydel
1st: Wentworth Vera
2nd: Wentworth Ruth
3rd: Wentworth Rickie Bobbie
Couple of Bitches Entered – Penn-Marydel
1st: Wentworth Daisy & Dollop
Brood Bitch – Penn-Marydel
1st: Wentworth Vera
2nd: Andrews Bridge Romance (D)
Champion Dog or Bitch – Penn-Marydel
Champion: Wentworth Redford
Reserve: Wentworth Vera
Pack Class
1st: Rachel Duffy
Horn Blowing Contest
2nd: Rachel Duffy
Junior Handler Showmanship 12-17
2nd: Calleigh Robinson
Click here for the results of the 2023 Virginia Hound Show.
A roadtrip of Wentworth humans and hounds made their way to the 2023 Virginia Hound Show held on Sunday, May 28, at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA.
Rumors (and some pictures on FB) suggest that the fun was not limited to the show. But hounds, presenters, and their hard working support staff (aka our wonderful volunteers) did very well when the chips were on the table, with Wentworth placing as follows:
THE CHARLES W. McLAUGHLIN, MFH PERPETUAL CUP FOR SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL BITCH-ENTERED
2nd: Wentworth Ruth 2022
5th: Wentworth Rickie Bobbie
PENN-MARYDEL BROOD BITCH
3rd Andrews Bridge Romance 2017
THE REEDY CREEK HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP for SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL DOG-ENTERED
5th: Wentworth Rupert
Junior Handler Showmanship – 11 and Over
3rd: Calleigh Robinson
(Photo courtesy of Karen Kandra)
Click here for the results of the 2023 Bryn Mawr Hound Show.
The Byrn Mawr Hound Show was held on a perfect Saturday, June 3, at the Radnor Hunt Club in Malvern, PA. Wentworth Hunt had a fine showing with placings shown below.
THE JAMES J. CULLETON, MFH MEMORIAL TROPHY BEST STALLION
3rd: North Country Hazzard
THE SECOND RADNOR HUNT TROPHY BEST FIVE COUPLE Pack
2nd: Wentworth Hunt
Our wonderful hounds attended three hounds shows in the spring of 2022
- 2022 New England Hunts Hound Show on Sunday, May 22
- 2022 Virginia Hound Show on Sunday, May 29
- 2022 Bryn Mawr Hound Show on Saturday, June 4
Click here for the results of the 2022 New England Hound Show.
The New England Hunts Hound Show was held on Sunday, May 22, at Tyrone Farm in Pomfret, CT. This is our local show, about 2 hours from our kennels in Lee, NH. Many menbers attended and helped or cheered on our hounds.
Wentworth Hunt hounds were wonderful! Wentworth results are below.
PENN-MARYDEL – CHAMPION DOG OR BITCH:
Champion: Ruth
Reserve Champion: Wentworth Vera
PACK CLASS
3rd: Wentworth Hunt
HORN BLOWING CONTEST
2nd: Huntsman Rachel Duffy
Click here for the results of the 2022 Virginia Hound Show.
The Virginia Hound Show was held on Sunday, May 29, at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA.
Wentworth Hunt had a great showing! Wentworth results are below.
SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL DOG-UNENTERED
4th: Rocko
SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL STALLION HOUND
4th: Wentworth Yesman
SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL STALLION HOUND
5th: North Country Hazzard
SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL BITCH-UNENTERED
4th: Rickie Bobbie
SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL BITCH-ENTERED
4th: Wentworth Vera
PENN-MARYDEL BROOD BITCH
3rd: Andrews Bridge Romance
PENN-MARYDEL STALLION HOUND WITH GET OR BROOD BITCH WITH PRODUCE
2nd: North Country Hazzard
3rd: Andrews Bridge Romance
JUNIOR HANDLER CLASS
3rd: Calleigh Robinson
Click here for the results of the 2022 Bryn Mawr Hound Show.
The Byrn Mawr Hound Show was held on Saturday, June 4, at the Radnor Hunt Club in Malvern, PA.
Wentworth Hunt hounds, handlers, and volunteers had a wonderful time at the show, and our hounds brought home some very nice ribbons! Wentworth results are below.
SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL DOG-UNENTERED
1st: Rupert
4th: Rocko
SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL STALLION HOUND
1st: Wentworth Yesman
2nd: North Country Hazzard
CHAMPION PENN-MARYDEL DOG
Reserve Champion: Rupert
SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL BITCH-UNENTERED
4th: Ruth
VETERAN PENN-MARYDEL HOUND
2nd: Wentworth Vera
4th: Wentworth Yesman