The Badsworth Hunt - Indoctrination ?

In the UK there is a huge controversy surrounding the age old

practice of hunting (mainly foxes) with dogs. The practice has been

officially outlawed as of February 2005 but a large number of people

still have battle lines drawn. The traditional "big" event for the

hunters is the day after Christmas Day (Boxing Day in England)and

this series of shots was taken earlier this week in Yorkshire,

England. I hope it conveys some of the tensions that exist and the

lines that have been drawn. I do not in any way put myself in any

camp with these pictures, merely a reportage of an issue that exists

today and will I believe dominate in the coming year.

I would apprecaite any comments, critique or suggestions.

These two young riders earnt the greatest level of disdain from the

Hunt opposers as they rode to join the main hunt gathering. Some

would say indoctrination, some would say continuation of an age old

tradition.

Thanks in advance

Mark

Tradition.

Nice photo.

Tradition?

What happened to Christmas Sunday this year? The Sunday following Christmas Day is always Christmas Sunday. Boxing day should have been Monday this year.

Anyway good shot.