Opening meet moments

Catch up with some of the best moments with our snapshots from the North Staffs Hunt opening meet at Whittington Farm, Croxton

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1. Huntsman Barry Cox calls his hounds.	2. Keen North Staff hounds wait to move off
3. Tallyho! The field sets off.	4. Hounds take a well-earned break from the action.
5. The North Stafffield makes ground across country.	6. Chairman John Howle samples the refreshments.
7. North Staffs Pony Club members enjoying the meet.	8. A perfect pair – Mick Slater and Paul Smith jumping for fun..

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