Otago Hunt Anzac trek at Matanaka

Huntsman Anne Beattie leads the pack and followers around the Matanaka headland. Photos supplied
Huntsman Anne Beattie leads the pack and followers around the Matanaka headland. Photos supplied
Taking in the view south over Waikouaiti township.
Taking in the view south over Waikouaiti township.
The perfect image for the end of a wonderful ride along the Waikouaiti beach.
The perfect image for the end of a wonderful ride along the Waikouaiti beach.
The Otago Hunt lined up for a photo looking south over the Waikouaiti beach.
The Otago Hunt lined up for a photo looking south over the Waikouaiti beach.
Huntsman Melanie McLeod riding Gorgeous Graham along the Matanaka coastline.
Huntsman Melanie McLeod riding Gorgeous Graham along the Matanaka coastline.
The well-behaved Otago Hunt pack of hounds taking a break on the trek home.
The well-behaved Otago Hunt pack of hounds taking a break on the trek home.

Anzac Day proved a spectacular outing for the Otago Hunt as the group trekked around the Matanaka headland.

More than 30 riders joined the Hunt, riding from Waikouaiti Beach north around the coastline before taking a break at the Matanaka historic buildings.

The pack was well behaved under the control of Huntsman Anne Beattie and her attendant whips. The Hunt followers were guided by experienced Hunt Master Melanie McLeod.

Awesome ride!

 - Linda Mary Smith

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