Tanheath HOUNDS

In July of 1958, a small group of people met at Glean Maura Farm in Ashland and formed the Tanheath Hunt Club.  ‘Tanheath’ is derived from ‘Tangle’, a well-bred bitch, and ‘Heathen’, a good hound from a nice neighborhood. 

Incorporated in 1959 the Hunt Club was granted colors in 1960 by the National Club Beagle and hunted a Beagle pack until 1966.

Eventually our fields grew too large for the little beagles to work in front of so the Club switched to harriers, and then in the early seventies to foxhounds.

Tanheath now hunts a pack of Penn-Marydels. A slower more methodical hunting type bred in the Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware region. This hound is known for its great scenting abilities and melodious voice.

The Tanheath Hunt became recognized with the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America in 1984.  

Click here for a link to the MFHA Membership Application

 

Tanheath HUNT CLUB

Masters of Foxhounds: Susan Boone, William Wentworth
Whipper-ins: Mary Marks, Melanie Chace, Sherri Colby

Based in Putnam Connecticut, Tanheath also provides sport in the Massachusetts towns of Hopkinton, Oxford, Wrentham, Greene and Cumberland, Rhode Island, as well as Pomfret and Ledyard Connecticut.

Tanheath hunts a pack of PennMarydel foxhounds from September through March on Wednesdays and Sundays as weather permits. 

Our hounds are exercised twice weekly year-round either on foot or on horseback. Visitors and newcomers are welcome and encouraged to bring out their horses at this time to acquaint them with the hounds.

Our weekend hunts have a hilltopping field perfect for anyone new to hunting. Special consideration is given to beginners and those on green horses.

Some people hunt with their main interest being to watch hounds at work. Others come in anticipation of a cross-country gallop. All enjoy the camaraderie on a crisp fall morning followed by a merry Tea of food and drink. 

Whatever your vision of foxhunting and level of horsemanship, we welcome your interest in our sport and invite you to participate.