Re: No stray dogs in Holland
Originally Posted by
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I never rode with the hunt. But, as a child, was excited to see them come across our fields. I never saw the kill, the fox gets away nearly every time. They say if the fox doesn't outwit the hounds it's because it's old or sick.
I have ridden with the hunt .
When I was young and had a chance to gallop and jump on a first class hunter .
The fox does not get away nearly every time .
The Fox is not an animal of stamina it cannot sustain a long run ( and the hunt takes care to stop earths where it may take refuge .
Against an entire pack of hounds -large dogs who can run for hours it has a poor chance .
‘The unspeakable in pursuit of the unbeatable .’
Oscar Wilde