STAFF Anthony Gibbs, Huntsman
Anthony is proud of his Lowcountry connections since he grew up just outside of Charleston and has spent most of his life here. Although you see him hunting in the midst of his pack aboard his horse it was not always so, in he fact grew up riding bulls just as you would a horse. These bulls were the animals that gave him an auspicious start, teaching him how to sit just about anything. He even had a favorite, with the name of Jericho, but when he purchased his first horse in 1965, she became his pride and joy. For 42 years Anthony has been hunting a variety of quarry, with the last 15 years focused on fox hunting. When asked about fox hunting, Anthony uses the words “time” and “dedication”. He says these two words are the basis of what it takes to
be a good huntsman and build the rapport which is so important between huntsman, hounds and staff. By building on these you earn the next incredibly important word which is “trust”. Trust is not limited to one simple thing but to many. Trust in your horse, trust in your staff and trust in your hounds.
When it comes to his hounds, Anthony’s whole demeanor changes and you can hear the love and devotion he has for them in his voice. As he so simply put it, “The hounds always come first.”
Honorary Whippers-InWillie DunneNina GowlKathleen DillerBrent FisherSims McDowellAcacia LohmanShanna MauldinVirginia KingJonathon Diller
INFO Bulletin Board
Joint Meet with Mecklenburg HoundsSaturday, February 4 _ 9:00amCamden, SCVic & EJ Paschal will be hosting the hunt breakfast afterwards...band and all! Please contact Master Vic 803.427.0629 for stabling & any other information.
Opening Meet 2011 Saturday, November 19th Ravenwood Plantation 9:oo am
Friends and family are invited to join us for the Blessing of the Hounds which is the formal beginning of what is sure to be another wonderful hunt season in the lowcountry! Following the hunt, the Masters will host a traditional hunt breakfast in grand southern style for members and their quests.
Plantation Hunt Weekend 2012 January 19th - 22nd
Save the Date
Lowcountry Hunt BallandSilent AuctionSaturday February 18, 2012Callawassie Island ClubOkatie, South Carolina7:00pm
You are invited to join Lowcountry Hunt for a fabulous weekend of foxhunting and friendship. Leave the cold weather behind and come south for some warm Southern Hospitality. Our event planners are already busy making sure that the food and entertainment will be magnificient!Thursday, January 19th3:00 Trial Ride at Airy Hall Plantation 6:00 Oyster Roast at Airy Hall PlantationFriday, January 20th12:00 Lunch under "the oaks"2:00 Informal Hunt _ Hayne Hall5:30 Country Gathering with music, food & livations!Saturday, January 21st9:00 Formal Hunt _ Poplar GroveBreakfast immediately following7:00 Cocktail Party - Country Casual ChicSunday, January 22nd9:00 Formal Hunt _ Airy Hall PlantationFarewell Hunt Breakfast immediately followingWe look forward to seeing you!Riding Guest FeesAll Activities - $400Stall Rental - $100 and will be reserved upon receipt of $150 weekend deposit.Day Capping Fee - $125Non-riding Guest Fees All Social Activies - $150Contact information:Melinda F. Shambley, MFH 843.571.1934Lowcountry Hunt2578 Marsh Creek Dr.Charleston, SC 29407melinda_shambleyequine.com
FIXTURES
LOWCOUNTRY HUNT FIXTURE CARD 2011-2012
2011
November 19 Saturday Ravenwood - Opening Meet 9:00 am
November 22 Tuesday Airy Hall 3:00 pm
November 27 Saturday Turkey Hill 9:00 am
December 3 Saturday Carolina Joint Meet 9:00 am
December 10 Saturday Broxton Bridge 3:00 pm
December 11 Sunday Rizer Farm 9:00 am
December 13 Tuesday Poplar Grove 3:00 pm
December 18 Sunday Palmetto Bluff 9:00 am
December 20 Tuesday Ravenwood 3:00 pm
December 26 Monday Airy Hall – Boxing Day 9:00 am
2012
January 3 Tuesday Hayne Hall 3:00 pm
January 7 Saturday Broxton Bridge 9:00 am
January 10 Tuesday TBA 3:00 pm
January 14 Saturday Palmetto Bluff 9:00 am
PLANTATION HUNT WEEKEND
January 19 Thursday Airy Hall –Plantation - Trail Ride 3:00 pm
Airy Hall Plantation - Kick Off Party 6:00 pm
January 20 Friday Hayne Hall -– Lunch 12:00 pm
Hayne Hall - Hunt 2:00 pm
Apres Hunt - Sunset Cocktail Party 5:30 pm
January 21 Saturday Poplar Grove 9:00 am
Airy Hall– Cocktail Party 7-9 pm
January 22 Sunday Airy Hall 9:00 am
Farewell Breakfast
January 28 Saturday Rizer Farm 9:00 am
January 31 Tuesday Ravenwood 3:00 pm
February 3-4 Fri-Sat Joint Meet w/Mecklinberg 9:00 am Camden, SC
February 7 Tuesday Poplar Grove 3:00 pm
February 11 Saturday Hayne Hall 9:00 am
February 14 Tuesday Airy Hall 3:00 pm
February 18 Saturday Palmetto Bluff 9:00 am
Hunt Ball 7:00 pm
February 21 Tuesday Ravenwood 3:00 pm
February 26 Sunday Turkey Hill 9:00 am
February 28 Tuesday TBA 3:00 pm
March 3 Saturday TBA 9:00 am
March 6 Tuesday Poplar Grove 3:00 pm
March 10 Saturday Airy Hall – Closing Meet 9:00 am
ATTIRE: Saturdays – Formal CAPPING FEES: Opening & Closing Meets - $75.00
Tuesday Afternoons – Ratcatcher Formal-$50.00 Ratcather-$35.00
RELEASE MUST BE SIGNED BY EACH RIDER FOR EACH VENUE
Hunting license and Negative Coggins required for the hunting season
