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Oct. 31, 2026 Beautiful weather and a great turnout made for a festive Halloween afternoon at the Aiken Fall Steeplechase. The Aiken Hounds paraded in to open the event, and this photo was taken in front of their railside tents after the races began.
On October 8-9, 2026 in Maryland there will be a Drag Hound Performance Trial. The hunting days are both Thursday and Friday mornings. There will be a welcome gathering on Wednesday evening. This is a revival of the performance trials that were hosted by Aiken Hounds in 2018. This year, the location is the De La Brooke Foxhounds W’s country in Mt Victoria, MD. October 8-9, 2026. I have recruited 2 others to help me
Alicia Brigode attended the 2025 Master of Foxhounds Association (MFHA) Professional Development Program as part of her continued commitment to developing her knowledge, leadership, and professionalism within foxhunting. Based in Aiken, South Carolina, Alicia has built her professional life around horses, horsemanship, training, and the equestrian community, making continued education through the MFHA an important part of her growth as a horsewoman and professional. Through her involvement in Aiken’s equestrian community, Alicia has developed a
AIKEN — The Aiken Hounds, one of the oldest drag hunting club in the United States , recently sponsored its annual Spring Hunter Pace. The hunter pace is a fundraiser that benefits the Hitchcock Woods Foundation. A check for around $5,500 was presented to Foundation members on the afternoon of April 16 along with a set of four picnic tables handcrafted by Angela Cartmel of Wagener for Hitchcock Woods visitors to enjoy. The Foundation and
