Hound Parade
Welcome the Kimberton Hunt Club hounds to the ring. The club originally formed in 1870 and is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2020! Kimberton has continually operated in Northern Chester County, PA from its inception, which is a remarkable feat given the population growth in the area. Originally a privat pack, Kimberton Hunt was recognized in 2016 by the Master of Foxhounds Association. They have provided good sport in an area of increasing population due in no small part to the clubs good community outreach and positive relationships with landowners. Many days hunting will find riders and hounds having their photos taken by landowner and passersby on the roadways.

The club is able to be affordable for many people because of their long-running rated horse show which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this April. Kimberton is a family oriented group of businessmen, teachers, farmers, doctors and tradesmen with ages in the hunt field ranging from 4 to 80 years old! Kimberton Hunt is a very social club for riders and non-riders alike. If you would like more information check out their website.

Sandy and Barbara Dunn have put over 50 years work and love into the Kimberton Hunt and sport of foxhunting. Today Sandy Dunn, former huntman and current MFH watches huntsman Phil Shirk lead this fine pack of Penn Marydel Foxhounds through the countryside. Sandy and his daughter, Barb Mueller serve as joint Master’s of the Hunt. Barbara Dunn serves as club president.

The third generation of Dunn’s is here tonight helping Phil; Junior Kiley Mueller whose love of the hounds is apparent from the moment they are born is beginning her whipping-in career and assisting tonight! Kiley is responsible with her brother, Hunter for naming the puppies and walking them out as youngsters. Also assisting Phil tonight is his wife, Diana Shirk. Kimberton is a family affair through and through with Phil’s wife and his brother, Enos Shirk whipping in regularly. Also joining us in the ring is Whipper-In Mary Musheno riding as she usually hunts in a side saddle. Mary has hunted at least 30 times aside in 2019 with more hunting to go this year!

Kimberton is well represented in the show ring tonight with two hunt teams competing and a total of eight riders who made the trek here to support the show and the club!

The Kimberton Hunt continues to show good sports to its followers and we look forward to many celebrations throughout this anniversary year! It’s not everyday that a hunt club celebrates a milestone like 150 years! Watch for anniversary celebrations for the club and Kimberton Horse Show throughout 2020!

Hunt Night recap

Showing in the Field Hunter Riders 35 & Under – Over Fences was Phil, Enos, Diana, Mary, Ashley, Jen with Phil bringing in the 4th place ribbon in a huge class.

The Gentlemen’s Hunter Under Saddle had Phil, Enos & Steve representing. Enos swapped out his cowboy hat for the evening pinning 4th place in a well turned out men’s class!

The Ladies Hunter Under Saddle was an incredibly huge class, having to split into 2 sections for the canter portion of the class. All the women were polished and well turned out in their shadbellies and colors.

Hunt Teams had us in the ribbons too with the Shirk Team of Phil, Diana and Enos bringing home the 2nd place ribbon. The ladies team of Mary, Ashley and Jen represented us well too in the big class!

Find a complete Video Playlist of Hunt Night HERE