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ISSUE 1,143 Friday 12th July 2024
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FOLLOWING IN GRANDAD’S FOOTSTEPS Nine-year-old Archie Grant loves spending time with hounds. So much so that he recently had an opportunity to lead some harrier hounds in The South Island Hound Show last month. The competition saw hounds from all over the South Island compete. The hounds are owned by The New Zealand Hunt Association and are cared for by Christchurch Hunt Inc, a job that Archie’s grandfather, Dave Ferriman, has had for 51 years. “At the hound show, we got Champion Dog Hound, and reserve Champion Hound overall,” says Archie. “I led Envoy who placed first in Stallion with Progeny class, and I also led hounds in two other classes.” Leading up to the Show, Archie
and his grandfather, Dave, spent time with the hounds on the lead and, on the day, wiped them over with a damp cloth to make their clean coats shine. Their preparation saw both Archie and Dave winning trophies on the day. Being outdoors in the country, the thrill of the chase and time with his friends and family, following the hounds on his pony is something that Archie really enjoys. He likes to spend time with his grandfather helping in the kennels, feeding, and tending to the hounds. He knows a lot about the breed and says, “They're bred to be fast over long distances and they all have different markings so you can tell them apart.” “I love exercising the hounds
on my pony Saffy pre-season, then ultimately hunting across countryside following Grandad and the hounds out hunting. Grandad has a real passion for the hound breed, he likes darker markings, a strong head but not too heavy,” says Archie. “I have learnt so much about
this from Grandad and one day I might be a huntsman too!” For Archie Grant following in his grandfather's footsteps, with a passion for the hunt and the hounds, looks highly likely indeed!
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Archie Grant showing his Hound at the The South Island Hound Show.
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