FLH Updates – Watch for potential changes tomorrow due to weather.
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| Calendar At-a-Glance – Save the Dates! |
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| Sept 21 – Autumn Hunting (9am, followed by JNAFHC Junior Send-Off Breakfast)
Sep 21 – Intro to Foxhunting Sep 22 – Work Day (McGuire's)
Sep 25 – Autumn Hunting (3pm)
Sep 28 – Autumn Hunting with FHH Oct 2 – Autumn Hunting (3pm)
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Oct 5 – Staff/Hunt Week Welcome Party Oct 6 – Autumn Hunting (9am)
Oct 7 – FHH Hounds @ Settlers Acre
Oct 8 – JTH @ Division Ranch
Oct 10 – JTH @ Division Ranch
Oct 11 – FHH Hounds @ Settlers Acre
Oct 12 – Opening Hunt
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| Cool off already, weather... |
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| Unfortunately, the summer heat has been staying with us. The weather looks a bit cooler but potentially wet for this weekend. Tomorrow's hunt will be our new Intro to Foxhunting participants' first chance to experience an actual hunt and it will be followed by a "send-off breakfast" for our juniors who will be attending nationals the following week. PLEASE WATCH FACEBOOK AND GROUP ME FOR ANY POTENTIAL CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER. Any change will be announced before 7am. Our scheduled work day on Sunday will be contingent upon weather as the forecast is currently for storms. The plan is to work from 1000-1400 hrs. Please bring gas-powered string or blade trimmers, chainsaws, and pole saws. We will go out in teams to clear known deadfall and to clear coops and gates. 99% of the work will be on well-maintained mowed trails. AGAIN, CHECK IN ON FACEBOOK AND GROUP ME FOR ANY POTENTIAL CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER. Next Wednesday's hunt will also be contingent on weather and availability of a hound driver. Please note that on Saturday the 28th FLH will not hunt as numerous staff members will be out of town. However, FLH members are invited to ride with the Flint Hills Hunt, going out at 10am from Settlers Acre. There is no capping fee to ride with this farmer's pack, but members may choose to offer a small contribution to help feed hounds and/or to bring a pot luck item to share. |
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| The final intro session is this Saturday. Please note the 9am start time. This will be the real deal following the hounds and huntsman! Participants who have not hunted before are encouraged to "buddy up" with a seasoned member. Tack Sale! – Still plenty of great tack, apparel, and other items available! In conjunction with the Intro sessions, we will once again be offering an opportunity for folks to rid their tack rooms of unwanted items and/or purchase needed items. All safe, in-good-usable-condition items are welcome—bridles, saddles, breeches, hunt appointments, grooming supplies—if it's riding-related, bring it on! Sellers may choose to donate all or part of their sales to LFA, but are not required to do so. Items may be dropped off on the day of the intro lesson or you may coordinate with Lexie Trickett (via Facebook messenger or at 913-271-5406) to get your item there. |
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| Kansas Hunt Week – October 5-12 |
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| The second annual Kansas Hunt Week is coming up in October! We'll kick off the week on the evening of Saturday, October 5, with a Staff/Welcome Party at the home of MFH LTC (ret) Jim and Angela Fain. We will host guests at our McGuire's fixture on Sunday, then move to the Flint Hills for hunts on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. (Rumor has it there might be an appearance by a Blackhawk helicopter during Thursday's hunt❗) Sport will be provided by the Flint Hills Hunt and Juan Tomás Hounds. We'll end with a bang with our formal opening hunt at McGuire's on Saturday, October 12. There is no cost to FLH members to participate in any of the hunts, but please do register here. NOTE: FLH members do still need to pay for the catered opening hunt breakfast. Pay via PayPal here. FLH's participation in Kansas Hunt Week allows us to meet and share our beautiful fixtures with fellow foxhunters from around the country. By popular demand, this year's Hunt Week shirts are short-sleeved and feature the names of the participating hunts! Pay for your shirt when you register or use the QR code below. |
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| It's hard to believe, but Opening Hunt is coming up fast! This year, our opening is scheduled on the last day of Kansas Hunt Week, so we look forward to having many guests! Please note our annual Staff Party will be held on Saturday, October 5 to allow time for travel between Hunt Week fixtures. Opening will be on Saturday, October 12. In addition to our traditional pre-hunt stirrup cup and blessing of the hounds, we will also enjoy a presentation by the Fort Riley Mounted Color Guard! Please register online if you plan to attend. |
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| Receive Recognition for FLH Volunteerism |
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| As FLH is part of the Fort Leavenworth Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) program, members of the Fort Leavenworth Hunt can record and receive recognition from Fort Leavenworth for volunteer hours spent supporting the hunt. Recording volunteer hours is an individual choice and not a requirement, but is strongly supported by the FLH Masters. Recording hours both allows for individual recognition by Fort Leavenworth FMWR and for Fort Leavenworth leadership to understand the significant time contributed by our members to make FLH successful as an organization. The guide to the right will take you through the process of registering, applying for positions, and recording your hours. Please contact FLH Master Candy Smith with any questions. |
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| The kennel wishlist has been updated! As the hunting season approaches, let's make sure our kennel staff have everything they need to keep the hounds healthy and happy! View the Amazon Wish List here. |
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| Performance Trials at MVH |
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| FLH will be participating in the fall performance trial hosted by the Mission Valley Hunt this November. Performance trials involve several hunts each bringing five hounds to be hunted together as a pack under a guest huntsman. This allows judges to evaluate the performance of the hounds in the same conditions on the same day and to award the top performers. FLH members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The event takes place November 21 to 23, beginning with a welcome party Thursday evening followed by hunting on Friday and Saturday. The fee to participate is $300 for the full weekend (includes welcome party, breakfasts, an awards dinner, and hunting) or $150 for a single day. (For juniors, $150 for the weekend and $90 for one day.) Please note our reciprocal agreement with MVH does not apply to this event. Learn more and download registration and hold harmless forms here. Please note FLH will not hunt on November 23rd in order to support the performance trials. |
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| Looking for Something? Looking for the season calendar? Don't feel like searching through emails for the latest weekly update? Bookmark the Resources page of the FLH website! With the exception of last-minute schedule changes (which will go through Facebook, email, and GroupMe), the Resources page has the most current FLH documentation.
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| A Local Access Credential (LAC) allows civilians to enter Fort Leavenworth without having to stop at the visitor center each time. Members needing to obtain or renew a LAC must complete the Applicant Information and Criminal History sections of the LAC application (click image to download) and submit it to Master Candy Smith. You may also email your info to Candy or provide it over the phone (913-948-0189) and she will complete the form for you. She will then submit it to the FMWR Director, who will sign it and forward it to the Visitor Center (VCC) for processing. Current processing time is 2.5–3 weeks. Renewing LAC holders, please note this is a new form. For those who need only temporary access to Ft. Leavenworth (for the hunt ball, for example), please register for a one-day pass online.
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| We use GROUPME Text Alerts for changes and cancellations due to weather or other circumstances. (Alerts for changes or cancellation of an event will continue to be posted on Facebook as well, and you can always call a Master.) To sign up for these text alerts, contact Jim Fain.
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