Ashland Bassets
Warrenton, Virginia.
Organized 1960.
Recognized 1961.
A subscription pack. Uniform: Green coat, green collar with scarlet piping. MBHs: Mrs. Christopher Reed, 320 Culpeper St., Warrenton, VA 20186, Tel.: 540-347-3646. E-mail: piperreed@comcast.net or agscorgis@verizon.net; Mrs. Rodolfo dela Garza, 11912 Bluebird Ln. Catharpin, VA 20143. Tel. 703-754-2577. Huntsmen: The MBHs. Hon. Whippers-in: Kathleen King, Sherrod Johnson, Miriam Anver, Mary Dobrovir, Frank Edrington, Joseph Milihram, Bart Semcer, Kim Fendley. Hon. Sec.: Anita Ramos. Hon. Treasurer: Aggie dela Garza. Kennels: Warrenton, Va. Hounds: 14 couples. Hunt native cottontail. Meets: Sundays, mid-October–March with bye days at the MBHs’ discretion. Visitors welcome. Call the MBHs.
The country is rolling farmland and woods in Fauquier County, Va. A part of the country hunted by the Warrenton, Old Dominion, Casanova and Orange County hunts.
Calf Pasture Bassets
Glyndon, Maryland.
Organized 1984.
Recognized 1988.
A private pack. Uniform: Green coat, cornflower blue collar with dark blue piping, brass buttons engraved CPB. MBH: Mrs. Peyton S. Cochran Jr., 3542 Butler Rd., Glyndon, MD 21071, Tel.: 410-833-1150. E-mail: elcbasset@aol.com Huntsman: The MBH. Hon. Whippers-in: Sheila Williams, Pat McDowell, Mr. & Mrs. A.L. Reeser Jr., Mr. & Mrs. J. Constable, James Murray, David Hilliard, Mrs. A. Barclay, Diane Carlson, Mrs. M.C.H. Parr, Mrs. F. Hoen, Mr. & Mrs. C. Tiralla. Kennelman: Bob Redifer. Hon. Sec.: Mrs. M.C.H. Parr. Meets: September–March at the MBH’s convenience.
The country lies in Baltimore, Carroll and Harford counties, which includes the countries of the Green Spring Valley Hounds and the Elkridge-Harford Hunt with their kind permission. Also Beaufort County, S.C.
Foxboro Foot Hounds
Palmyra, Virginia.
Organized 2001.
Recognized 2006.
Uniform: Green coat, black velvet collar with green piping. MBH: Jeffrey B. Eichler, Try Back Gate, 541 Harris Ln., Palmyra, VA 22963, Tel.: 434-591-1310. E-mail: jeffeichler@att.net. Huntsman: The MBH. First whipper-in: Caroline Eichler. Whippers-in: Mr. & Mrs. G. Merle-Smith, Irene Temple, Bruce Nachman. Kennels: Try Back Gate, Palmyra, Va. Hounds: 10 couples English and Crossbred. Meets:
The country is the same as the Deep Run Hunt by their kind permission.
August–April. Sundays and at the determination of the MBH
Mississippi Valley Bassets
Hernando, Mississippi.
Organized 1998.
Recognized 2002.
A private pack. Uniform: Navy blue coat, burgundy collar, brass buttons, tan trousers. MBH: Christian T. Goeldner, 100 Green T Lake E., Hernando, MS 38632, Tel.: 662-429-5233 (home), 662-342-7700 (office). Huntsman: The MBH. Hon. Sec.: Rosemary M. Goeldner, 100 Green T Lake E., Hernando, MS 38632, Tel.: 662-429-5233. Kennels: Hernando, Miss. Hounds: 7 couples French-Artesien Normand. Meets: October–March, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Hunt native cottontail and swamp rabbits. Visitors are welcome to hunt.
The country lies in the state of Mississippi, county of Pontotoc. Rolling country consisting of grassland, brush and woods. There are several ponds. Some areas are seasonally flooded. Rubber boots are recommended.
Murder Hollow Bassets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Organized 1986.
Recognized 1994.
A private pack supported by subscriptions. Uniform: Green coat, taupe collar with red piping. Brush pants or skirt. MBH: Wendy Willard, 8520 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19128, Tel.: 215-487-2708. E-mail:
mhbmbh@aol.com. Huntsman: The MBH. First Whipper-in: Lidie Peace. Hon. Whippers-in: Ginny Hofmann, Judy Hohmann, Pat West, Mary Bentley, Roy Feldman, Becky Forry, Philip Hofmann Sr., Trey Norris, Pat Renner. Kennels: Philadelphia, Pa. Hounds: 9 couples. Hunt native cottontail. Meets: September–March, Sundays and holidays and some Saturdays.
The country lies in the state of Pennsylvania, the county of Montgomery and the township of Buckingham in the county of Bucks. The country of the Huntingdon Valley Hunt is hunted with their kind permission.
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Reedy Creek Bassets
Organized 2006.
Registered 2008.
A private subscription pack. MBHs: James J. Culleton, 15911 Continental Rd., McKenney, VA, Tel.: 804-586-3076. E-mail: Reedcreek@aol.com; Rachel E. Cain, 5012 Sterling Rd., Petersburg, VA 22803, Tel.: 804-513-4038. Huntsman: Thomas L. McElduff. Whippers-In: Margaret Walsh, Jennifer Buckley, Stephanie Eggleston. Whippers-In: Elizabeth Walsh, Sara Eggleston, Margaux Hall. Kennels: McKenney, Va. Meets: Mid-August—March, Sunday, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the discretion of the MBH’s.
The country is the same as that hunted by the Reed Creek Hounds. Rolling country cosisting of grassland, brush and woodland.
Ripshin Bassets
Columbus, Georgia.
Organized 1987.
Recognized 1989.
A private pack. Uniform: Green coat with orange collar. MBHs: Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Hughston, 916 Ripshin Rd., Ellerslie, GA 31807, Tel.: 706-561-1953 (home), 706-568-7650 (office) or 706-536-3440 (cell). E-mail: hughst5@aol.com. Mr. & Mr. Randy Waterman, Ryegate, MT 50974. E-mail: robinrwaterman@aol.com. Huntsmen: Edgar Hughston, jt.-MBH, Randy Waterman, jt.-MBH. Hon. Whippers-in: Ann Hughston, jt.-MBH, William Gordy, Sally Hughston, Robin Waterman. Kennels: Ripshin Road, Ellerslie, Ga. and Ryegate, Mont. Hounds: 20 couples of English Crossbred. Hunt cottontail. Meets: Three days a week at the convenience of the MBHs. Visitors welcome.
The country lies in the state of Georgia, the counties of Muscogee and Harris. The country of the Midland Fox Hounds, with their kind permission. Consists of 10 by 5 miles of wooded hills.
Sandanona Hare Hounds
Millbrook, New York.
Organized 1977.
Recognized 1977.
A subscription pack. Uniform: Green coat, yellow collar with gray piping. Evening–Green, yellow silk facings with gray piping. MHs: Oakleigh Thorne, 164 East Farm Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545; Mrs. James M. Park, 96 Flint Hill Rd., Amenia, NY 12501, Tel.: 845-373-8001. E-mail: sharehuntersall@mymailstation.com. Huntsman: Mrs. James M. Park, jt.-MH. Kennel Huntsman: Natasha Kondratiev. Hon. Whippers-in: James Park, Betsy Battistoni, John Kinnear, Bickford Henchey, Sarah Montague, Dorothy Mayo, Molly Marion, Tim Price, Alex Price. Chairman of Hunt Committee: Farnham Collins. Kennels: Millbrook, N.Y. Hounds: 12 couples 13″ and 15″ Beagles and 12 couples English Bassets. Hunt native brown hare, Kansas jacks and cottontail.
The country is rolling farm and woodland in Dutchess County, N.Y., with the kind permission of the Millbrook Hunt. The Sandanona Hare Hounds are successors to the Sandanona Beagles, Morgan Wing, Esq., Master, recognized 1948.
Skycastle French Hounds
Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Organized 1948.
Recognized 1952.
A subscription pack. Uniform: Green coat, crimson collar. Evening: Green coat, crimson collar and facings. MH: James F. Scharnberg (1987), 20 Beatty Ln., Malvern, PA 19355, Tel.: 610-827-1037. Hon. MH: Nicholas Streeter, 191 Green Manville Ave., Whitehall Landing #20, Mystic, CT 06355. Huntsmen: The MH and Sally Roberts. Field Masters: Paul Green, Ralph T. Geer, Daniel Wessells. FIRST Whipper-in: Mrs. David Allen. Whippers-in: Mr. & Mrs. Paul Wiedorn, Gwendolyne Knight, Laura Booth, Mrs. Hewitt Heisermann, Mr. Henry Booth, Mrs. Theodore Roberts, Megan Roberts, Eliot Kalmbach, Nicholas Booth, Dr. & Mrs. Colin Hingley. Hon. Whippers-in: Gary D. Sturts, Chris May, David Seymour, Clark Kirkpatrick, Daniel Wessels, Joseph J. Egan, Mrs. James Killeen. Hon. Sec: Mrs. Paul Wiedorn. ChairmAn of Hunt Committee: Richard Litts. Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. Barrett Farnham. Kennels: Downington, Pa. Hounds: 9 couples Griffon Vendeen, 1 couple Crossbreds. Hunt cottontail. Meets: August 1–March 31, Sundays. Informally Wednesdays and Saturdays. Visitors welcome.
The country is the same as that of the Pickering Hunt, with their kind permission; rolling 15 by 20 miles, fairly wooded and hilly, some open space bounded on the east by Route 202, the north by the Schuyllkill River, on the west by Route 10 and the south by business Route 30, in portions of Chester, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania.
Spring Creek Bassets
Elizabeth, Illinois.
Organized 1971
Recognized 1973
A subscription pack. Uniform: Green coat, canary collar with green piping. MBH: Patrick Anthony Leahy, 626 Thoren Rd., Elizabeth, IL 61028; Elyse M. Roberts, Woodland, 88 Brinker Rd., Barrington, IL 60010. Huntsman: Patrick Anthony Leahy, jt.-MBH. Hon. whippers-in: Dave Cook, Peter Wessell. Field Master: Carson Greene. Hon. Sec.: Bonnie Kalaway, 146 Linden Ave., East Dundee, IL 60118, Tel.: 847-426-0326, E-mail:
. Hon. Treasurer: Christine Olson. Kennels: Elizabeth, Ill. and Morgan, Ga. Kennelmen: Jack Ernst. Hounds: 10 and 11⁄2 couples English and Crossbred. Meet: In Northwestern Illinois, August—December and April; in Georgia, December—March, with occasional hunts in Barrington, Ill. Visitors are always welcome.
The country lies in the rolling hills of the Jo Daviess and Carroll counties in northwestern Illinois, hunted with the kind permission of the Cornwall Hounds. The country in Georgia is coastal plain, 50% crop, 50% timber, in Calhoun County, hunted with the kind permission of the Fox River Valley Hunt.
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Tewksbury Foot Bassets
Gladstone, New Jersey.
Organized 1950.
Recognized 1953.
A subscription pack. Uniform: Green coat, robin’s egg blue collar, black buttons engraved T.F.B., navy blue stockings. MBHs: Joseph B. Wiley Jr., River Rd., Box 48, Bedminster, NJ 07921, Tel.: 908-234-0245; John H. Gilbert, 7 Jackson Ave., Gladstone, NJ 07934, Tel.: 908-234-0057; Anne C. van den Bergh, Box 426, Peapack, NJ 07977, Tel., 908-781-6311. Huntsman: John H. Gilbert, jt.-MBH. Chairman of Hunt Committee: James C. Brady. Hon. Sec.: Theodore G. Koven, 6 Sawmill Rd., Lebanon, NJ 08833, Tel.: 908-832-2562. Hon. Treasurer: Clifford Starrett. First Whipper-in: Moyra Atkinson. Hon. Whippers-in: David & Loren Gilbert, Chris Nelson, Richard & Joan Fox, Kearney Y. Kuhlthau, Jim Gordon, Brian Hays, Theodore G. Koven, Jean R. Gilbert, Sara Ike. Kennel Huntsman: Moyra Atkinson. Kennels: Far Hills, N.J. Hounds: 16 couples English. Hunt European hare and cottontail. Meets: October–March, Sundays and holidays. Bye days on Saturdays. Early morning hunting from August 15. Contact the MBHs or secretaries for information.
The country lies in Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties in New Jersey. Formerly hunted by Vernon-Somerset Beagles and Whiteoaks Foot Beagles, comprises a portion of the country of Essex Fox Hounds and Amwell Valley Hounds.
Three Creek Bassets
St. Charles, Missouri.
Organized 1966.
Recognized 1966.
(Formerly Strathalbyn Bassets. Name changed in 1980).
A private pack supported by subscriptions. Uniform: Green coat, gold collar, red piping. MBHs: Mrs. Walter L. Moore, Three Creek Farm, 11 Wolfram Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303, Tel.: 636-441-3409; Laura M. Balding, 555 Old Wolfram Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304, Tel.: 636-441-8387, E-mail:
. Huntsmen: Mrs. Walter L. Moore, jt.-MBH, Laura M. Balding, jt.-MBH. Field Master: D.J. Moore. Hon. Sec.: Elliot Chubb. Hon. Whippers-in: Mary Zell, David Orthwein, Anton C. Stever, Richard Camp, Hudson Luce, Silas McKinley, Lei Ruckle, Patrick Bellinger, David W. Kratz Jr. Kennels: Three Creek Farm. Hounds: 8 couples. Hunt cottontail. Meets: October—March, Sundays and Wednesdays and occasional bye days. Visitors welcome.
The country is the same as that of the Bridlespur Hunt. Rolling country and wooded bluffland, north of the Missouri River in St. Charles County.
Tintern Hare Hounds
Ontario, Canada.
Organized 2003.
A private pack. Uniform: Green coat, pale green color with sky blue piping, buttons THH, beige trousers. MHs: Mrs. Henry A. Martin Jr., 462 Mountsberg Rd., R.R. #2, Campbellville, Ont. L0P 1B0 CAN; Sherideth Ballintyne, R.R. #2, Cayuga, Ont. N0A 1E0 CAN. Huntsman: Mrs. Henry A. Martin Jr., jt.-MH. Hon. Whippers-in: Wendy Somerville, Duncan Gillyatt, Aline Verbunt, Maggie Kerr, Karl Christensen, Hunt Martin, Fred Wilkensen, Dianne St. Louis, Tony Delauney, Hal Martin. Hon. Sec.: Mrs. Karl Christensen, 893 Regional Rd. #9, Hagersville, Ont., N0A 1H0 CAN. Hounds: 5 couples. Meet: October—March, Saturdays or Sundays, early morning or evenings. August and September at the MHs’ convenience.
The country is in Brant and Haldimand counties, Ontario. Gently rolling farmland with many small coverts and creeks, near the Grand River. Hunted with the kind permission of the Hamilton Hunt.
Upper Bay Bassets
Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.
Organized 1986.
Recognized 1988.
A private pack. Uniform: Confederate gray collar with brown piping. Brass buttons engraved U.B.B., white breeches. MBHs: Eugene & Richard Askins, 275 Sam Smith Rd., Allardt, TN 38504, Tel.: 931-879-4356. E-mail: raskins@twlake.net; Jay & Sandy McKenna, 322 S. Fairfield Rd., Devon, PA 19333, Tel.: 610-688-3516. Huntsman: Richard Askins, jt.-MBH. Hon. Whippers-in: Jay McKenna, Mike Alley, Turner Boone, Fran Alley, Ryan Manaker, Phil Hopson. Kennels: Allardt, Tenn. Hounds: 12 couples. Hunt cottontail. Meet: Three days a week at the MBHs’ convenience.
The country is rolling farmlands and woodlands in Fentress, Cumberland and Morgan counties.
