Long Lake Hounds

It is with great sadness to share that our Joint Master, Nancy Bizzano passed away yesterday. Nancy has been Joint Master of Long Lake Hounds for over 10 years and a member of Long Lake Hounds for 40+ years. Nancy was always the fox and behind the scenes of LLH, organizing hunts, contacting landowners and keeping the stinky on the ground. She will be deeply missed by so many. As soon as services are determined we will post that information.

If you have pictures or stories of Nancy that we can pass along to the family, please email [email protected]. She has had such a long history with the club and horse community that is beyond current member knowledge that we would love to pass those fond memories on to her family.

Today was a great training day for the hounds and the scenery was top notch too!

What a fun morning! The hounds were spot on, we had some new horses that did great and the scenery was top notch, as usual!

The weather finally cooperated and we got to hunt! The hounds and horses were so happy to be out doing their job again. Let the hunting season begin!

It might finally dry out enough for the Pace on SUNDAY, July 14th. Register here if you're able to join us!

July 2024 Hunter's Pace Registration One person from each team will need to fill out this form. We do ask for everyone's contact information to confirm your start time and let you know of any changes in location or if we have to postpone due to weather or some other reason.

It was a perfect morning for our 3rd step of our 4 steps clinic, the trail ride. Participants learned to follow the field master, see how their horse does in a group going at different speeds and hand signals that they would see on a hunt, plus got to play in some water. They are now ready to join a hunt when our season starts on June 22nd!

Sadly we need to postpone the date for the Spring Hunter's Pace scheduled for this Saturday, June 8th. Just too wet to allow all those horses on the trails. Our new date will be SUNDAY, JUNE 16th, yes, we know it's Father's Day and apologize to all the Dad's out there! If you weren't able to make the first date, but can on the rescheduled date, sign up here!

Spring 2024 Pace Sign up ​ One person for each team will need to fill out this form. We do ask for everyone's contact information to confirm your start time and let you know of any changes in location or if we have to...

Our 4 Steps Clinic started with hound walking on Saturday. Our next step is Saturday, May 25th with hound walking on horseback.

Interested in learning more about hunting, but not sure where to start! Join the clinic!
http://www.longlakehounds.com/4steps2024.html #/

What better thing to do on a rainy Saturday then stop by St. Croix Saddlery from 11:00-3:00, chat with us about the upcoming season and get yourself or your horse something new!

Get your horse and yourself some new gear and come talk to us this Saturday, May 4th from 11:00-3:00 at St. Croix Saddlery.

This SATURDAY, our friends from the LONG LAKE HOUNDS will be in the store from 11-3 to answer all your questions about their FOX HUNTS and HUNTER'S PACES! Learn how easy it is to attend one of these fun outings, and consider joining and supporting the club! Get the full schedule of events, find out what to wear and where to show up! Come see them at SCS! Tally Ho, everyone! 🌟

I've been to a Hunter's Pace so I have hunted.

FICTION! A Hunter's Pace is an event for Long Lake Hounds to introduce non members to our beautiful country, but it's not a hunt. A hunt is another level of excitement adding the hounds, a bigger group of horses riding in different fields and the tailgate breakfast afterwards where everyone socializes and talks about the hunt and what they experienced.

Long Lake Hounds is a drag hunt so they don't chase real fox.

FACT! Our pack of hounds chase a scent that has been laid down before the hunt that they have been trained to follow. We ask each landowner permission to be on their land so by having our hounds follow a scent we know that they will be on land that we are allowed. It also keeps our hounds and horses safe from crossing busy roads, keeps us out of bad footing and allows for the best viewing of the hounds working.

A couple years old, using technology that has come a long way but still fun to see and listen to the hounds!!

Hunting from a Whipper-In point of view Drag hunting with the Long Lake Hounds from the point of view of a whipper-in who's job is to stays up with the lead hounds. Takes place in Independence, MN...

My horse and I don't jump so I can't hunt with Long Lake Hounds.

FICTION!
During a hunt there are always options to go around jumps.

Have you ever wanted to try hunting but not sure where to start? We have developed the 4 Steps Clinic to introduce you and your horse to the sport of fox hunting in an easy and low stress environment to make your first hunt successful and so much more fun. The first step starts on May 11th so sign up soon to reserve your spot!

4steps2024 The 4 Steps of Hunting is a clinic series that we’ve put together to help introduce new comers, and their horses to the sport of fox hunting. We invite all riders who have had fox hunting on...

The grass is starting to green up and the 2024 season is getting nearer! Who's excited to go hunting?!?! Here is a recap of last year to remind you of all the fun!

Look fun to you? Join us for the 4 Steps Clinic coming up in May that will give you a great introduction to the sport we all love! http://www.longlakehounds.com/4steps2024.html #

https://youtu.be/dDXmWEF_5EI?si=srpEnu2PEe63upY6

2023 Season Recap The Long Lake Hounds 2023 Season.

Hunting always been on your bucket list but you're not sure how to start? Register for the 4 Steps Clinic to give you a great foundation of the sport we all love!

Step 1: Unmounted Hound Walking | Saturday, May 11
Walk with us while we take the hounds for their morning exercise. Meet thehounds, see them walk and play as a pack, learn the basics of hunting from ourmembers and ask any questions you have before you bring your horse out.

Step 2: Mounted Hound Walking | Saturday, May 25
Get your horse exposed to the hounds, the horn, and riding in a group.

Step 3: Trail Ride | Saturday, June 15
Get your horse ready to ride in a group, follow safely behind others, keepingpace with other horses, learning hand signals that field masters use, etc.

Step 4: Low Key HuntTry a short hunt of 2-3 lines followed by a tailgate breakfast. Pick the day thatworks best for your schedule:
Saturday, June 22
Wednesday, June 26
Saturday, July 29
Wednesday, July 3

Cost: $100/person *cost can be applied to full membership fee

4steps2024 The 4 Steps of Hunting is a clinic series that we’ve put together to help introduce new comers, and their horses to the sport of fox hunting. We invite all riders who have had fox hunting on...

Get your calendars out! The 2024 Season is almost here!

The 2023 Season, thank you to everyone who made this possible!
- Huntsman/Master- Jon Martinson
- Master, Nancy Bizzano
- Staff who whipped in, led the fields, dragged the scent
- Members and their horses
- Our Pack of Hounds!
- Photographers who captured it- Fox River Photography, Kathleen Riley Photography, and Carmel Huppert Photography
- Our Landowners who let us enjoy their beautiful land

2023 Season Recap The Long Lake Hounds 2023 Season.

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the end of the season at our Diamonds and Denim themed Hunt Ball on Saturday! If you were at the Ball share your photos with us!

Congrats to:
- LLH Hunter Pace Champion Field Hunter- Jennifer Selken and Bailey Neuharth
- LLH Hunter Pace Reserve Champion Field Hunter- Caitlin Spicola and Tember Graves
- LLH Hunter Pace Champion Hill Topper- Lynda Frayne
- LLH Hunter Pace Reserve Champion- Kristen Markstrom
- Awarded LLH Colors- Ashley Schmitt
- Martha McPhee Memorial Trophy- Ben Van de Ven
- One Horse Award- Anna Payne and Olaf
- Kahlua Trophy- Rose Kelly and Irish
- Birch Shilkrout Trophy- Kayla Fredrickson
- Master's Trophy- Judy Willemssen

The hounds can't come out and play when deer hunting season is in full swing so instead we do trail rides, and of course a tailgate lunch!

Friday is the last day to purchase tickets to the Hunt Ball!
Come join us for an fun evening of celebrating the 2023 season with the horse community.
To purchase tickets visit:

huntball2023 We are looking forward to celebrating the end of the 2023 Season with you! Thank you for joining us!

Silent Auction Sneak Peak: Rebecca Ray Designs Burghley Lilly Horse Tote
Aptly named after the iconic British Burghley Three Day Event, this bag gives sporting country style new meaning. Rebecca’s Percheron mare, Lilly graces the front of this sturdy and functional tote. 100% rugged water-resistant canvas duck with bridle leather details and trimming. Our web rein handles with stops are individually made by our Master Harness Makers. Zipper top with leather pull.

Purchase your ticket before Friday to the Hunt Ball at http://www.longlakehounds.com/huntball2023.html

The deadline to purchase Hunt Ball tickets is coming up this Friday (November 3rd). Do you have your tickets yet?

huntball2023 We are looking forward to celebrating the end of the 2023 Season with you! Thank you for joining us!

The rain has sadly cancelled the hunt for today but thankfully the Hunt Ball is indoors in the beautiful MacMillian Ballroom at Rush Creek Golf Club on Saturday, November 11th and will happen rain or shine, but hopefully shine! We will have the fire going, great music and a fun way to celebrate the end of the 2023 season. Grab friends from the barn, friends and family and come join us!

Have your tickets yet? http://www.longlakehounds.com/huntball2023.html