The Blessing of the Hounds

The Woodford Hounds Club annual "Blessing of the Hounds" hosted at Shaker Village. The first Saturday after Thanksgiving the Riders and their horses are all glamored up for the occasion. Once the Blessing is given the Riders & foxhounds begin the hunt through the cascading hill side. A huge crowd of photographers and spectators attend this exciting event each year. 

One Horse and Rider bowed their heads in reverence during "The Blessing."