10/20/2024
Today I had the pleasure and privilege to ride with 2 huntsmen with a lifetime of experience, Tot Goodwin of Goodwin Hounds and Jay Thomas Mecklenburg Hounds, Inc.
Riding behind Tot is always exciting and a time that I can learn the quiet ways of this special man. His uncanny hound sense and incredible horsemanship skills were again witnessed as he continues to sit a horse like it was apart of him and there is no doubt he will stay with hounds in full cry. Today was no exception with hounds running several coyotes. It was a bittersweet day with Jay loosing a faithful partner in the hunt field doing what he loved and keeping Jay safe. I thank all at Mecklenburg Hounds Inc for their kind hospitality and friendship and all those at Goodwin Hounds for a continued feeling of family that I have been blessed with for so very many years.