Chasing a Fox is proud to announce that we have been chosen to be Brand Ambassadors for the Point 2 Air vest. As you all know the journey was long wading through all the options as I recovered from my broken back. I couldn’t be happier with the choice I made.
Good news for all of you too, point two is offering 30% off if you use the code LAUNCH30, but don’t wait because this offer ends on November 2nd. I ride in the Hunter model; (they are very classic with no big Point Two emblems on them). I have one in black for the formal season, and I also have one in tweed that looks lovely over my tweed coat for Cubbing. Here is my pathetic attempt at a selfie wearing my tweed vest while out Autumn Hunting last month. (If only I could carry a selfie stick out there this would have been much better).
This vest also comes in scarlet for the Gents and navy too. Navy is going to be my next one so I can wear it with my navy coat and cap. Although the black isn’t bad over my navy habit as shown here.
Seriously, we can’t say enough about this brand and the quality of the Point Two Vests. I don’t think I’d be able to be out Hunting if I hadn’t found it. Already there are a growing number of my fellow Foxhunters that are choosing to wear a vest even if they haven’t had a fall. I think in the very near future vests in the Hunt field will be as common as safety helmets. A good friend of mine came off at our Opening meet, and she was wearing her Point Two. She said it felt like she landed on a pile of pillows. (That sounds good to me)!
Take advantage of this offer, I know they are pricey, but well worth every penny if you can avoid a serious injury while out doing what you love!
Point 2 could not have a more perfect Ambassador!! I read many of the testimonials, and wish this was available earlier, and maybe several friends would be here. I will be in same position on Thanksgiving (watching the Hunt pass by) pray you are not!! Last year I saw you fall, heard the scream, know the result. But you turned that into an important campaign with Point 2 to help others….how great is that Sissie!! Bless you, saddle up…..Fetlock Withers
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Bill, Thank you for your kind words. See you on Thanksgiving!
“Be Scared and Do It Anyway” is about hunting, nerves, and wanting to go badly enough that you go—even while privately questioning your judgment. You don’t have to ride to know that feeling. Although horses do give you some excellent reasons. Come read it on Chasing a Fox on Substack. We can question our judgment together. Link in bio.
Before I had opinions about proper turnout, I apparently had these braids. This is me, about eight or nine, at my first Myopia Horse Show aboard Mrs. Saltonstall’s horse, Henrietta. Yes, I braided her myself. There is quite a lot happening along that neck, and I appear very pleased with all of it.
I rode at Pine Grove Stables with Patty Murray, and I would ride my bike from Beverly to Hamilton to muck stalls in exchange for lessons. I wanted to ride, and that was how I could do it.
Looking at this picture now, I can have a good laugh at the turnout, but I’m rather fond of that little girl. She was willing to pedal her way there and shovel whatever was necessary to get on a horse. The braiding needed supervision. The enthusiasm was taking care of itself. And look at the helmet not even an elastic strap holding it on!
Bobby Costello was riding with Patty then, too. He went on to the Olympics, which does make me wonder where my invitation went. Perhaps someone saw this photograph.
After recording the podcast about proper turnout, finding this feels like being confronted with evidence. Here I am, having developed rather firm opinions over the years, and Henrietta has been quietly holding on to my early work. Fair enough. We all started somewhere, and someone had to be patient while we learned. I was lucky to have people who gave me that chance and a horse generous enough to wear my handiwork in public.
Who remembers their first horse show. And, more importantly, is there photographic evidence?
Cold Sunday morning. Dog in my lap, absolutely nowhere to be—and yes, my pajamas are monogrammed. I know. I’m insufferable. But I’m also very comfortable.
There is nothing particularly practical about riding sidesaddle. The habit contains enough fabric to furnish a small drawing room, mounting requires a certain amount of planning, and once everything is finally arranged, one tries not to disturb it by doing anything rash. And yet, sitting there with Thomas beneath me, it all felt perfectly sensible. Tradition is rather good at making the impractical feel indispensable.
A handful of old toy horses, tiny riders and a pack of hounds have somehow become an entire world in the woods behind my house. I never quite know what Frank is going to get up to next.
🦊 Want to meet Frank? Tap my name above, then tap the link at the top of my page to read the story.
Point 2 could not have a more perfect Ambassador!! I read many of the testimonials, and wish this was available earlier, and maybe several friends would be here. I will be in same position on Thanksgiving (watching the Hunt pass by) pray you are not!! Last year I saw you fall, heard the scream, know the result. But you turned that into an important campaign with Point 2 to help others….how great is that Sissie!! Bless you, saddle up…..Fetlock Withers
Bill, Thank you for your kind words. See you on Thanksgiving!