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The sport of Drag Hunting is the challenge of following hounds cross country on horseback.
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To book, please email Margie on margie@randhunt.co.za

21/08/2024

To book, please email Margie on [email protected]

20/08/2024

Don't forget!

Bright and early tomorrow ... see you at the Kennels on ICB at 6.30am.

20/08/2024

Don't forget!

Bright and early tomorrow ... see you at the Kennels on ICB at 6.30am.

19/08/2024

A wonderful sunny walk with the Rand Hunt pack yesterday.

This coming Sunday, August 25, we're mounted, meeting at the Kennels at 8am and out for an hour.

In the meantime we're out in Wednesday, meeting at the Kennels at 6.30am, and out for 45 minutes.

18/08/2024

Our penultimate walk of this Winter/Off Season.

Thank you Bill for this record of where we went, and how far.

Next Sunday we're on horse-back, meeting at the Kennels on ICB at 8am and out for an hour.

But before then ... 6.30am on Wednesday @ see you then!

18/08/2024

Don't forget!

We're out on foot this morning, meeting at the Kennels on ICB at 9am, and out for two hours.

See you "just now"!

15/08/2024

The most magical outride you can imagine!

08/08/2024

We're out with the hounds again tomorrow morning, but as it's a public holiday we're only meeting at the Kennels on ICB at 8am, and we'll be out for an hour.

We will be staying on Base.

08/08/2024

We're out with the hounds again tomorrow morning, but as it's a public holiday we're only meeting at the Kennels on ICB at 8am, and we'll be out for an hour.

We will be staying on Base.

07/08/2024

But, healthier than many many others!

06/08/2024

Don't forget to join us on Hound Exercise tomorrow morning at 6.30 at the Kennels on ICB.

We're out for 45 minutes.

06/08/2024

Don't forget to join us on Hound Exercise tomorrow morning at 6.30 at the Kennels on ICB.

We're out for 45 minutes.

05/08/2024

Where would we be without our beloved hounds?

An old pic, but still a firm favourite.

Photo credit

04/08/2024

Another lovely Sunday morning walk with the Rand Hunt pack.

Thank you Darlene Mitchell-Mees for the pic.

03/08/2024

Don't forget we're walking our hounds tomorrow morning, Sunday, meeting at the Kennels on ICB at 9am, and out for two hours.

And yes, you are most welcome to bring your own dog/s, but best kept on a lead to start with, particularly if it's a first time.

01/08/2024

Pic for attention 😊

Don't forget we're on Hound Exercise again, on our horses, tomorrow (Friday) morning.

We meet at the Kennels on ICB at 6.30am, and we're out for an hour

31/07/2024

It has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world ... Inanda Blue Bird farm in Hekpoort.

Plus, splendid accommodation, a big swimming pool ... and a small church should it be your weekend to tie the knot.

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30/07/2024

Fumbling with the key to the padlock, on our way to the Kennels on ICB s few weeks ago.

It's much lighter now, so see you tomorrow morning at 6.30am. OK?

29/07/2024

Our Joint Master and Huntsman Margie Marshall took a rare weekend off, so our Second Huntsman, Lindsay Black, took the hounds out on foot yesterday, aided and abetted by Penny and Andrea on horse-back.

Our next Hound Exercise (mounted) is on Wednesday morning; we leave the Kennels on ICB at 6.30am, and we're out for 45 minutes.

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29/07/2024

27/07/2024

Don't forget!!!

We're walking the hounds tomorrow morning (Sunday), leaving the Kennels on ICB at 9am and out for two hours.

Our Joint Master, Margie Marshall, was granted a weekend off, so our Second Huntsman, Lindsay Black, will be taking the walk!

Hope to see you all tomorrow morning!

25/07/2024

Don't forget we're on mounted Hound Exercise tomorrow, Friday, leaving from the Kennels on ICB at 6.30am, and out for 45 minutes.

24/07/2024

When we go to Inanda Blue Bird farm in Hekpoort, a few people make a weekend of it and spend a night or two.

And Jenga is always very popular.

Here at 30 "stories" high, and Peter Hinton-Green, our most senior member, looks rather pleased with himself.

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23/07/2024

Don't forget!

We're on mounted Hound Exercise tomorrow morning, meeting at the Kennels on ICB at 6.30am and out for 45 minutes.

And yes ... it really is getting lighter!

20/07/2024

Outride on Inanda Blue Bird Farm in Hekpoort this morning.

Don't you wish you'd been there?

17/07/2024

Don't forget to book with our Joint Master, Margie Marshall.

16/07/2024

We're on mounted Hound Exercise again tomorrow morning, meeting at the Kennels on ICB at 6.30am and out for 45 minutes.

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16/07/2024

We're on mounted Hound Exercise again tomorrow morning, meeting at the Kennels on ICB at 6.30am and out for 45 minutes.

15/07/2024

We're off again!!!

Off to Inanda Blue Bird Farm in Hekpoort.

One of the best outrides you'll ever have.

Contact Margie for more details, and too book.

And ... see you there!

13/07/2024

Don't forget that we're taking the Hounds out on foot tomorrow morning, Sunday.

We meet at the Kennels on ICB at 9am, and we're out for two hours.

Address

Inanda Country Base
Midrand
1684

Telephone

+27833068145

Website

http://www.randhunt.co.za/

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Don't forget to join us on Hound Exercise tomorrow morning at 6.30 at the Kennels on ICB. We're out for 45 minutes.

Setting off this morning ...

Another lovely winter Sunday Hound Walk. And a big thank you to Julia and Moritz for doing the mounted duty. Moritz Christoph Herrmann

Winter mornings are just so so beautiful on the Hiveld. Thank you to Janine for this video from the other Sunday; as of May 1 we are on foot again 😀 Wednesdays and Fridays are still mounted though.

Our next generation. The Terrible Ten, by North Cotswold Blister ex Rand Hunt April. Six gorgeous dog puppies, and four adorable bitch puppies.

A wonderful morning out. Many thanks to Moritz Christoph Herrmann for the video, much appreciated 🙏

There was a definite chill in the air when we set out this morning, so autumn is on its way. We're out again on Sunday, meeting at the Kennels on ICB at 8am, and out for an hour. For non-members, there is a R50 "cap fee" that goes towards feeding our treasured hounds. See you Sunday.

Thank you so much to Dirk Uys for this unusual footage of our Joint Master and First Huntsman Margie Marshall, taking the hack on our Easy-On Hunt last Sunday. It's not often we get this angle/view ... somebody very kindly said it looked a little like the lippizaners.

Our New Year's Easy On Hunt proved amazingly popular with 35+ horses out. An excellent opportunity for the green/nervous rider and or horse to experience this fabulous sport ... which to many of us becomes a lifestyle.

A warm hunt, and a small Field, but the hounds hunted beautifully ... and the post-hunt bacon-and-egg rolls were delicious.

What a fabulous day we had! Horses and riders coming up to our "Half-way Watering Spot" next to Long Dam on Inanda Blue Bird Farm in Hekpoort; ice-cold Bucks Fizz waiting!

Super day at the Heineken Cup polo at Inanda Club in Sandton yesterday, including the traditional "Horse vs machine" at the end. Well organised and well attended ... and lots of fun!

Now, here's REAL horsepower 👍

No, it's not hunting, but some of our friends have spent the past few days at Aachen, and carriage driving really is such a feast for the eye 🥰🤗🥰 Thank you Moritz for keeping us in the loop.

Up and across

The third line at Fortress this past Saturday. Such good fun, and again, a big big thank you to Moritz Herrmann and his family for a wonderful weekend.

The Rand Hunt Boxing Day Meet

What a super Boxing Day Hunt 🤗👍🤗 More than 40 horses out, the going was fabulous, and the hounds hunted so so well. Lots of big smiles. And then a delicious late breakfast, that (as per normal) carried on late into the afternoon. More pics to follow, to say nothing of some exciting drone coverage. A special thank you to Lorian's Cheeses for the breakfast.

Blue Bird Sunday outride

Happiness in a tub <3

The Rand Hunt Children's Meet

Finally ... mounted Hound Exercise

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The Rand Hunt

It is surprise to many to discover that the equestrian sport of drag hunting has a strong following in South Africa. In fact hunting is one the oldest equestrian sports in the country. The Cape Hunt dates back to 1822 and the Rand Hunt held their first meet in 1887.

Local conditions have lead to both of the South African hunts being drag hunts. This means that the hounds hunt an artificially laid scent, and no live hunting or kill takes place. Hunting in South Africa has therefore avoided the controversy faced by hunts overseas.

What does this sport offer that makes so many dedicate themselves to it with such passion? The hunt is non-competitive and this helps to create a uniquely supportive riding environment. The hunt has a warm and strong social atmosphere that is steeped in tradition. This not only provides a little bit of pomp and ceremony but more importantly ensures smooth running and safety in the field.

Riders of all skills can enjoy the excitement of hunting. From novice to professionals, all will find just the right amount of challenge and an extraordinary amount of interaction with their horses.