1922 NHC map – I was interested to see the “Poor Farm” and “Death’s Bridge” – latter apparently was the family’s name.
There are lots and lots of horses at the former Medfield State Hospital today as the Norfolk Hunt Club is running what I learned is called a Pace. I saw that the riders start at intervals and I was told they try to ride the many mile course through Medfield, Dover and Sherborn at the “right pace,” alternately walking, cantering, and galloping depending on the trail conditions. I understood that the target pace may even vary depending upon the level of expertise of the riders.
I was struck by the vast variety of horses – strikingly different markings, colors, and most surprising to me sizes.
This is one of my historic photos of the NHC’s drag hunt at Thanksgiving – today no one is dressed up in that finery and there are way, way more horses.
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